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Local Healthwatch have put together a petition calling on the government to protect the independence of local voices in health and care. We ask for your support in signing it

131 Local Healthwatch Services Unite to Oppose Government Plans to Undermine Independent Public Voice

Do you live on or around the Richmond Park estate? Join us on Wednesday 6 August 12noon - 4pm for a free health & wellbeing community fun day for all the family.

We are concerned and disappointed by the reports of a forthcoming government announcement to abolish Healthwatch England and the local Healthwatch network, including our own service in Sheffield.

These are the key things we've been hearing about in April- May including feedback relating to GP and hospital care, social prescribing and NHS dentistry.

This annual report reflects on the way people's views have made a difference in Sheffield over the last year. Sharing your story has a real impact on care.

This week is Men's Health Week. Andrew has kindly shared his prostate cancer journey - he wants to raise awareness and encourage other men to get tested.

Pam has been part of the Patient Participation Group at Dronfield Medical Practice for 9 years. She has written about how being part of this group has made her feel more closely connected to her community.

Ian Hodgson is Chair of the Patient Forum at Hollies Medical Centre. He has reflected on the importance of patient participation, and how this can improve the services that people use, and benefit their health.

Andrew Sale is co-chair of Greystones Medical Centre Patient Participation Group (PPG). For National Patient Participation Week, he tells us how this group got off the ground, and why you should join your own PPG.

In February we hosted a roundtable conversation with Gill Furniss MP. It was attended by people with personal and professional experience of living with long term conditions, or caring for people with them.

It’s with great sadness we share the news that our much-loved chair, Judy Robinson, has died suddenly and unexpectedly whilst away with friends.