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Everyone who uses the NHS in England could soon have a single patient record that brings together important information about your health care. So how and where are your records kept now, how can you view them, and what do you do if you find mistakes in them?

Working in partnership with Sheffield Citizens Advice, we have put together some information about the support available to help with different health costs.

Take a look at the advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.

Does signing up with your dentist work the same way as registering with your GP? If you think the answer is yes, you're not alone.

Finding a suitable care home for you or a loved one can be difficult. Knowing what to look for and what questions to ask can make the decision easier. We’ve gathered some information and useful resources to help you make the right choice.

These are the key things we've been hearing about in February- March 2025 including feedback relating to GP and hospital care, reasonable adjustments and long wait times for blood testing.

Menopause affects all women differently, and the types of support they are offered can differ widely too. In this blog, Pam tells us about the journey she's been on, the importance of exploring different treatment options, and the need for more research centring women from ethnic minority backgrounds.

We’re currently looking to recruit to our Strategic Advisory Group – this article tells you more about how you can get involved.

From January to March, we hosted two second-year sociology students on a placement from Sheffield Hallam University. Here's a rundown of their time at Healthwatch Sheffield.

In December we hosted a roundtable conversation with Abtisam Mohamed MP. It was attended by people with professional and personal experience of Adult Social Care.

We asked the question ‘If the government was writing a 10-year plan for adult social care, what should it include?'

These are the key things we've been hearing about in December 2024 and January 2025 including feedback relating to the need for greater flexibility when booking GP appointments, travel challenges and difficulties navigating adult social care.

Hospital discharge processes are in place to help you leave hospital safely. Whether you're returning home or, moving onto another care provider here’s what you should expect when it’s time to leave hospital.