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Thinking about end of life care for you and your family
End of life care is support for people who are in the last months or years of their life. The guidance on the NHS website helps you know what to expect, how to plan ahead and how to manage your day to day decisions.
5 June 2019
Advice and Information
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Do you need help getting to hospital?
Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments.
22 May 2019
Advice and Information
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How are health and social care services going to improve care for Sheffield's trans community?
In March, we published the findings from our investigation into the experiences of health and care in Sheffield's trans community. Health and social care commissioners have now told us what they're going to do in response.
20 May 2019
News
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Young Healthwatch members attend NHS England’s Youth Voice Summit
Three of our Young Healthwatch volunteers travelled down to London for NHS England’s Youth Voice Summit. The event aimed to explore the role young people can play in co-design of services and support in key areas that matter to young people
15 May 2019
Blog
We’re recruiting a new Chief Officer!
We are looking for an exceptional person to take on the role of Chief Officer. Our Chief Officer will have leadership experience, passion and commitment to build on Healthwatch Sheffield’s excellent track record.
7 May 2019
News
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Help with jargon: NHS glossary of terminology
This glossary of NHS terminology and acronyms was compiled by a service user, who created it as he was navigating his way through the health services. He has allowed us to share this in the hopes that it helps others.
1 May 2019
Advice and Information
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Responses to our Home Care Report
Earlier this year we published our investigation into home care in Sheffield. People told us how they would like services to improve, and we've now had a response to those recommendations from the Council and CCG.
26 April 2019
News
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Sheffield Parent Carer Forum: Survey Results
Sheffield Parent Carer Forum have heard from over 700 parents through their State of Sheffield survey.
26 April 2019
News
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Tuning in to Teens: A Thaleia project program
The Thaleia project is a wellbeing and empowerment project for girls and young women. The project aims to raise awareness of issues including ADHD and mental health issues and how they affect girls, in order to improve support and promote self-care
25 April 2019
News
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NHS England’s Patient and Public Voice Forum for the Cancer Programme
NHS England is appealing for patient’s and the public to join the a Patient and Public Voice Forum. The Forum will bring important views and perspectives into the NHS Cancer Programme.
25 April 2019
News
What would you do? NHS Long Term Plan
Update on the NHS Long Term Plan
What would you do if you were in charge? How would you help people live healthier lives? From birth to old age? What would you do to help improve support for people?
23 April 2019
News
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Have your say on a Spiritual & Wellbeing Ambassador role
Do you know people who would like to be involved in developing a new service?
18 April 2019
News