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News and reports
March 2021 - What have we been hearing?
These are the key themes that we have been hearing about in March 2021 - including feedback on GP surgeries, communication with mental health services, and feedback from people who have sensory impairments.
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What is the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on disabled people in Sheffield?
A local Scrutiny Committee asked us and Disability Sheffield to share what we know about the impact of Covid-19 on local people who have a disability. This is what we told them - based on what you've told us.
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February 2021 - What have we been hearing?
These are the key things we've been hearing about in February - including Covid-19 vaccines, communication from GPs, accessing dentistry, issues facing Deaf people, and waiting time for the Gender Identity Service
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Homecare - what matters to you?
Join us and Disability Sheffield to talk about homecare at our online event - the Council will share their plans based on what they've heard so far, and you can have your say about the future of homecare
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December 2020 and January 2021 - What have we been hearing?
These are the key things we've been hearing about in December and January - including Covid-19 vaccines, mental health services, communication from services, and dentistry.
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What we've heard about Dentistry - January 2021 update
A local Scrutiny Committee asked us to share what we've been hearing about dentistry. We're publishing that briefing here as an update on the situation in Sheffield - these are the issues you're telling us about.
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The Mental Health Journey - what is happening in Sheffield?
Our latest report follows people's mental health journeys in Sheffield. We heard about challenges getting the right treatment, problems with communication between different services, and the stigma and prejudice felt by individuals who need support.
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The Mental Health Journey
We spoke to people living in Sheffield about their journey through mental health services and support. Read their stories, and our recommendations for improving services for them and others.
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Visiting relatives in care homes
There has been a lot of information in the national press about visiting in care homes, and lockdown has changed guidance again. Find out the latest picture in Sheffield (updated 15th Jan 2021)
Advice and Information
November 2020 - What have we been hearing?
These are the key issues we've been hearing in November - including confusion around accessing urgent dental care, experiences of inpatient mental health settings, and what it's been like visiting loved ones in care homes.
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