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September 2020 - What have we been hearing?
These are the key issues we've been hearing in September - including difficulties getting dental care, the continued impact of COVID-19 on services, and changes to mental health respite care.
16 October 2020
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COVID-19 enquiry summary 21st August 2020
This briefing sets out the key issues we're hearing about COVID-19 and its impact on local people, from 31st July - 21st August. It includes queries about podiatry, mental health respite, face coverings, the impact of delayed treatment, and more.
21 August 2020
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COVID-19 enquiry summary 30th July 2020
This briefing sets out the key issues we're hearing about COVID-19 and its impact on local people, from 13th-30th July. It includes new face covering regulations, confusion around direct payments, and communication with mental health services.
30 July 2020
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COVID-19 enquiry summary 10th July 2020
This briefing sets out the key issues we're hearing about COVID-19 and its impact on local people, from 15th June - 10th July. It includes the impact of long term isolation, and the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on people from BAME backgrounds
10 July 2020
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Annual report cover - "Guided by you". Photo of Melissa and her family
Healthwatch Sheffield Annual Report 2019-20
Writing our Annual Report has given us the opportunity to look back over some of the work we were doing before Covid-19 disrupted life for everyone, as well as reflect on the early impact of the pandemic for local people.
30 June 2020
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COVID-19 enquiry summary 12th June 2020
This briefing sets out the key issues we're hearing about COVID-19 and its impact on local people, from the two weeks commencing 1st and 8th June. It includes issues accessing dentistry, advice on face coverings, and long term mental health concerns
12 June 2020
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COVID-19: What we know about accessing dentistry
Healthwatch across Yorkshire & the Humber have come together to provide feedback about access to NHS dental care during the COVID-19 pandemic. For many people, COVID-19 has compounded issues around access to care and treatment, particularly dentistry
5 June 2020
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COVID-19 enquiry summary 29th May 2020
This briefing sets out the key issues we're hearing about COVID-19 and its impact on local people, from the two weeks commencing 18th and 25th May. It includes feedback on primary care (GPs, pharmacies, dentists), & changes to lockdown restrictions
29 May 2020
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COVID-19 enquiry summary 15th May 2020
This briefing sets out the key issues we're hearing about COVID-19 and its impact on local people, from the two weeks commencing 4th and 11th May. It includes concerns around unclear government messaging, social care reductions, and care homes
15 May 2020
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COVID-19 enquiry summary 1st May 2020
This briefing sets out the key issues we're hearing about COVID-19 and its impact on local people in the week commencing 27th April 2020. It includes bereavement services, mental health crisis care, and concerns from people with learning disabilities
1 May 2020
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Speech bubble saying "#SpeakUp". Small grants scheme 2019-20
#SpeakUp small grants 2019-20 - Sheffield Chinese Community Centre
The Sheffield Chinese Community Centre works to support people of Chinese descent living in Sheffield. They wanted to explore the impact of the emerging COVID-19 pandemic on the people who use the centre.
25 April 2020
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COVID-19 enquiry summary 24th April 2020
This briefing sets out the key issues we're hearing about COVID-19 and its impact on local people. It includes difficulties accessing patient transport, experiences of cancer patients, and people's struggle with confusing information.
24 April 2020
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