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
Report
Dentist with a patient
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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Man in a care home
We want to hear from people living or working in Sheffield care homes.
At the moment, we cannot visit care homes to hear from residents directly due to the covid-19 outbreak, but it’s more important than ever that we hear about people’s experience of living in residential or nursing care.
12 May 2020
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We're recruiting!
Could you join our team? We're looking for a friendly and experienced Administrator to help us in our work
7 May 2020
News
Visually impaired man standing outside
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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Young man in hospital car park
COVID-19: How do I get to my essential appointment?
People have been asking us about Patient Transport and getting to their essential appointments during lockdown. We've worked with local NHS trusts to find the answers for you.
20 April 2020
Advice and Information
Richer for the experience – university placement’s final chapter
COVID-19 may have cut Charlotte’s placement short, it’ll certainly make it memorable but we were determined to end on a high note. During the start of 2020 Healthwatch Sheffield has been supporting Charlotte, a Sheffield Hallam University student.
8 April 2020
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