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December 2020 and January 2021 - What have we been hearing?
These are the key things we've been hearing about in December and January - including Covid-19 vaccines, mental health services, communication from services, and dentistry.
5 February 2021
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What we've heard about Dentistry - January 2021 update
A local Scrutiny Committee asked us to share what we've been hearing about dentistry. We're publishing that briefing here as an update on the situation in Sheffield - these are the issues you're telling us about.
4 February 2021
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The Mental Health Journey - what is happening in Sheffield?
Our latest report follows people's mental health journeys in Sheffield. We heard about challenges getting the right treatment, problems with communication between different services, and the stigma and prejudice felt by individuals who need support.
20 January 2021
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The Mental Health Journey
We spoke to people living in Sheffield about their journey through mental health services and support. Read their stories, and our recommendations for improving services for them and others.
20 January 2021
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Our Quarterly Report: October-December 2020
Find out more about what we've been doing this quarter.
15 January 2021
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Visiting relatives in care homes
There has been a lot of information in the national press about visiting in care homes, and lockdown has changed guidance again. Find out the latest picture in Sheffield (updated 15th Jan 2021)
15 January 2021
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November 2020 - What have we been hearing?
These are the key issues we've been hearing in November - including confusion around accessing urgent dental care, experiences of inpatient mental health settings, and what it's been like visiting loved ones in care homes.
11 December 2020
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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
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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
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