Volunteers in the Test bed Advisory Group
Perfect Patient Pathway Test Bed project
In 2016-2018, we were involved in a project called the Perfect Patient Pathway. This was an NHS England Wave 1 Test Bed site involving 28 partners spanning across health, social care, education, technology and voluntary sector organisations.
1 July 2019
Blog
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Our Annual Report: How we made a difference in 2018-19
Our annual report is a chance to show you the work we’ve been doing and how it’s made a difference to people in Sheffield.
25 June 2019
Report
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CQC national report: Confidence and trust in hospital staff high but overall improvements in people’s inpatient experience have stalled
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have published the findings of their annual survey of people who have stayed as an inpatient in hospital.
20 June 2019
News
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Seven pieces of information that you should expect to receive after being diagnosed with dementia
Take a look at the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence's (NICE) quick guide to discussing and planning support following a dementia diagnosis.
12 June 2019
Advice and Information
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Festival of Debate
Festival of Debate is one of the platforms we Sheffielders are very proud of – it encourages discussion, urges us all to be more active citizens, and really makes us think outside of the box.
11 June 2019
Blog
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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