1. We're recruiting!

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    Could you join our team? We're looking for a friendly and experienced Administrator to help us in our work

  2. Sheffield's Health Profile - Public Health England report

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    Public Health England has published a report giving an overview of health and life expectancy in Sheffield.

  3. Adult Social Care Service User? Keep a ‘Day in the Life’ Diary!

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    Do you use adult social care services (or know someone who does)?

  4. Receiving continuing health care funding from the NHS? Book a place at the Personal Health Budget Conference

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    Are you in receipt of Continuing Health Care funding from the NHS, a disabled person/carer who may be eligible or thinks they may be eligible for NHS funding or a health practitioner?

  5. Carers strategy survey

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    Do you spend time helping a partners, family member, friend or neighbour due to illness, disability, frailty or addiction?
    The care you provide may be personal, practical, emotional or supervisory and is unpaid.

  6. Ever had a mental health crisis? Take our survey on crisis care

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    Have you, or someone you know, experienced a mental health crisis?

    Healthwatch Sheffield wants to hear about people’s experiences of mental health services whilst going through a crisis.

  7. Sheffield Children and Young People’s Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Strategy

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    The Children & Young People’s Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Strategy has been developed by NHS Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Group and Sheffield City Council in partnership with children, young people and healthcare providers.

  8. Care Quality Commission – State of Care Report published

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    The CQC have today launched their State of Care report, its annual analysis of the quality of health and adult social care in England.

  9. Seeking new advisory board members

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    Are you passionate about high quality health and social care in Sheffield?

  10. Seeking a new Chair – Healthwatch Sheffield Advisory Board

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    Do you possess leadership experience in an organisation, business or volunteer role?

  11. Survey: How will you stay well this winter?

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    Winter is generally a very busy time for the NHS and health services in general, which is why the NHS Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), and its partner organisations, undertake a winter communications campaign.

  12. Survey: Your views on Public Health and Inequalities

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    Sheffield City Council is undertaking a review of the city’s approach to improving public health in Sheffield and its relationship with inequalities.

  13. Have your say on the NHS Mandate

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    The mandate to NHS England sets the government’s objectives for NHS England, as well as its budget.

  14. The ‘State of Care’ Report by the Care Quality Commission

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    The Care Quality Commission have published their latest report on the ‘State of Health Care and Adult Social Care in England 2014/15’.

  15. Draft ‘Involvement Assurance Framework’ – your feedback wanted!

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    Healthwatch Sheffield has been working on creating a toolkit (the ‘Involvement Assurance Framework’) for organisations to use when they involve the public.

  16. £1m Funding Boost for Children’s Services in Sheffield

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    Sheffield’s children’s services are benefitting from an additional £1 million which will go towards improving children and young people’s emotional wellbeing and mental health services.

  17. General Osteopathic Council’s Patient and Public Partnership Group seeks new members

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    Would you like to be involved in developing information for patients and the public?

    Are you interested in standards of osteopathic practice?

  18. Think Pharmacy First!

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    Sheffield pharmacists are encouraging people to think pharmacy first when treating their winter ailments.

  19. Have your say! State of Care Survey 2016

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    Carers UK are asking anyone who is an unpaid carer for a disabled, older, or seriously ill relative or friend to complete the State of Care Survey 2016.

  20. Have your say on improving cancer care in Sheffield

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    In 2015/16, NHS Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Group and Sheffield City Council undertook work to understand the needs of Sheffield residents in relation to prevention, diagnosis, treatment and living with cancer.

  21. Guide to supporting patients’ choices to avoid long hospital stays

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    NHS England have published a quick guide to help people avoid long hospital stays.

  22. Grill Greg! Young People’s Question Time with the Director of Public Health (14 June)

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    Young people's Q&A with Greg Fell, Sheffield's Director of Public Health
    Tuesday 14th June, 4.45-7pm. The Circle, 33 Rockingham Lane, S1 4FW

  23. Have your say! Inspection of Sheffield Children’s Hospital

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) are going to be inspecting Sheffield Children’s Hospital in June.
    They want to hear about your experiences of the service.

  24. Have your say! Disabled access to dental services survey

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    We are aware that some physically disabled people may be experiencing difficulties accessing dental services.

  25. CQC Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust inspection

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) the independent regulator of all health and adult social care services in England will be inspecting Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust on 13 September 2016.

  26. Could a soft drinks levy help child obesity? Have your say

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    Today nearly a third of children aged 2 to 15 are overweight or obese and younger generations are becoming obese at earlier ages and staying obese for longer.

  27. Patient data: how it’s used, stored and shared. Have your say

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    Over the summer the Government is seeking views from the public on plans for how the NHS will be able to use patient data to improve services and treatments.

  28. Mental health directory for young people launched

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    A new downloadable directory has been launched to support the mental health and emotional wellbeing of children and young people in Sheffield.

  29. Consultation on interpreter services in primary care

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    Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Group is holding a consultation into interpreter services in primary care settings (GPs, dentists and optometrists).

  30. Healthwatch Sheffield looking for Project Officer

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    We are looking to recruit a Project Officer to join the team.

  31. Healthwatch is recruiting a new Administrator

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    Healthwatch Sheffield are looking to recruit an Administrator

    To provide effective and efficient administrative support to Healthwatch Sheffield, to the staff team and to the Healthwatch Sheffield Chair and Advisory Board as appropriate.

  32. Get your flu jab!

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    Are you over 65, pregnant, or have an existing heath condition? Then you are eligible for a free flu vaccination.

  33. New self-help guide for children who are scared of the dentist

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    We know that more than a third of children report some fear of visiting the dentist.

  34. New scheme to beat Type 2 diabetes launched this month

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    A new scheme is being launched in GP practices across Sheffield this month to help people with a high risk of Type 2 diabetes avoid developing the illness.

  35. SHSC launches Recognition and Achievement Awards

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    Have you recently received excellent care from one of SHSC’s services or do you know a staff member or team who is doing an outstanding job when providing care?

  36. Sustainability and Transformation Plan published

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    South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw, like all other health regions, is developing a Sustainability and Transformation Plan (STP). 

  37. Council consultation on smoking control strategy

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    Sheffield City Council and other public health partners are currently reviewing the Tobacco Control Strategy for 2017-2022.

  38. Healthwatch’s Judy writes for Telegraph Health

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    Judy Robinson, Chair of Healthwatch Sheffield, is now a regular contributor to the Sheffield Telegraph’s Health page. Her first article was published today.

  39. Can you provide a patient/carer perspective on asthma?

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    We are looking for someone who has asthma or cares for someone with asthma to give their perspective on some work being carried out into how new technology can support the management of this condition.

  40. Consultation on developing NICE guidance and standards

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    NICE, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, wants to hear your views on its proposals to improve patient and public involvement.

  41. CCG Consultation deadline extended

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    Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has extended the deadline on two consultations.

  42. Have your say on ‘Care at Home’

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    If you or someone you know receives care in their own home, also known as domiciliary care, please take a few minutes to complete our short questionnaire.

  43. Cervical Cancer Prevention week

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    It’s Cervical Cancer Prevention Week (22-28 January 2017), a good opportunity to remind ladies of the importance of attending screening appointments.

  44. Interested in social care services?

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    If you are interested in the quality and future of social care services and have a bit of spare time, there’s a volunteering opportunity that might be perfect for you. The Council’s Monitoring Advisory Board is looking for lay members.