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Visiting relatives in care homes across Sheffield
This month we've heard from 23 people about 18 different care homes in Sheffield. They told us whether they've been able to have meaningful interactions with their loved ones, and how care home visiting policies are working for them.
10 December 2020
Report
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Recessive Genetic Conditions – parent and carers experiences of services
We'd like to hear from parents or carers of children living with a recessive genetic condition. Do you know what services can support you? Have you experience of using recessive genetic services?
23 November 2020
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Applications for Speak Up Small Grants Scheme are now open!
We’re excited to be launching the next round of our Speak Up grants. Apply for a grant of £500 - £1000
23 November 2020
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What impact has Covid-19 had on health and social care in Sheffield?
We've published our latest report, revealing what it's been like for local people accessing health and social care services during the pandemic. Take a closer look at what the impact of the pandemic has been on people in Sheffield.
19 November 2020
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Experiences of health, care and support services in Sheffield during the Covid-19 pandemic
Since March, people have been telling us about issues they've faced while trying to access health and social care services during the pandemic. We did a dedicated piece of work to find out more about how this has impacted people.
19 November 2020
Report
Man in a care home
John's Campaign - visiting care homes in England
If you have a relative living in a care home, please let us know how visiting arrangements are working for you. Is access improving? Is family contact becoming more meaningful and appropriate? If not, where do the problems lie?
19 November 2020
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October 2020 - what have we been hearing?
These are the key issues we've been hearing in October - including taking part in social care and Continuing Healthcare sessions online, visiting in care homes and supported living, and mental health provision across Sheffield.
13 November 2020
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Do carers get enough support from their GP?
Today, we're publishing our latest report - an investigation into carers' experiences of accessing GP services. We've found some key areas where more support is needed to help carers to stay well.
12 November 2020
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Carers' experience of accessing GP services
We've spoken to carers across the city about what it's like when they visit their GP. We've found some key areas where carers need more support - to look after their physical and mental wellbeing, to help them access wider resources, and more.
12 November 2020
Report
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Your questions about flu jabs, answered
Check out our FAQ - why is there a push to get more people vaccinated against flu, and what are people worried about?
10 November 2020
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Your questions about flu jabs, answered
With flu season on its way, Public Health England have launched their flu vaccine programme. With COVID-19 cases still high, they want even more people to get the jab. We look at key information, and people's main worries about the vaccine.
10 November 2020
Advice and Information
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How do we make sure your feedback is heard?
We have a new way to share the issues and experiences you tell us. We've started to produce a monthly briefing, highlighting some of the key issues impacting people in Sheffield.
16 October 2020
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