News and reports

This annual report reflects on our 10th year as a local Healthwatch, listening to people from all across Sheffield and ensuring your views, experiences, and priorities are fed in to NHS and social care services at all levels.

When can you see a doctor alone? When will they speak to your parents? Understanding your healthcare rights as a young person can be confusing. We have put together some information about the services available to you, as well as your rights to treatment and confidentiality.

These are the key things we've been hearing about in February- March 2024 including GP feedback, hospital care, and patient transport.

Find out more about what we've been doing over the last three months.

Parson Cross Community Development Forum used their #SpeakUp grant to speak to older people living in their neighbourhood. They told us about the support they could access locally - and what made it harder to do so.

This #SpeakUp report explores what it's like for older people living in Parson Cross to access health and social care services in their neighbourhood and the wider city. Read the findings below.

These are the key things we've been hearing about in February- March 2024 including GP feedback, hospital care, and mental health services.

In February 2024, we ran a children and young people's art project where people aged 18 and under could submit drawings, paintings and collages to show us what is important to them. Take a look at the pictures, and find out what matters to young people in Sheffield.

These are the key things we've been hearing about in December - January 2024 including GP feedback, hospital care, and mental health services.

Find out more about what we've been doing over the last three months.

The NHS has launched a major transformation to try and make it easier for patients to access the care they need.

Measles vaccination rates are at a ten-year low as cases rise nationwide. Find out about measles, who can get the vaccine, and what you can do to stay safe.