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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
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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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September 2020 - What have we been hearing?
These are the key issues we've been hearing in September - including difficulties getting dental care, the continued impact of COVID-19 on services, and changes to mental health respite care.
16 October 2020
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Our Quarterly Report: July-September 2020
Find out more about what we've been doing this quarter.
12 October 2020
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Race Equality Commission Submission
This submission for the Race Equality Commission focuses on the views and experiences of healthcare from people in Sheffield from BAME backgrounds. The purpose of this Commission is to address racism and racial inequalities in Sheffield.
7 October 2020
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COVID-19 enquiry summary 21st August 2020
This briefing sets out the key issues we're hearing about COVID-19 and its impact on local people, from 31st July - 21st August. It includes queries about podiatry, mental health respite, face coverings, the impact of delayed treatment, and more.
21 August 2020
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COVID-19 enquiry summary 30th July 2020
This briefing sets out the key issues we're hearing about COVID-19 and its impact on local people, from 13th-30th July. It includes new face covering regulations, confusion around direct payments, and communication with mental health services.
30 July 2020
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Listening to you
In early 2020, we spoke with local people about which aspects of health and social care they'd like us to focus on in the next 2 years.
30 July 2020
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