1. How could improved GP websites help patients to access primary care?

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    Members of the public tell us regularly that they struggle to contact their GP practice by phone. However, GP practice websites don't always support people to use online services instead.

  2. What's important to you? Help shape our work

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    Let us know what your health and care priorities are, so we can shape our workplan for the coming years.

  3. Update: GP hubs decisions shaped by your feedback

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    Last year we wrote about the proposals to build new primary care buildings in the city, which existing GP practices would move into. After a public consultation, some decisions have been made.

  4. Could you apply for a Long Covid community grant?

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    We're looking to work with groups who can explore the impact of Long Covid on communities, understand their experiences of accessing services, and develop the information resources that are missing.

  5. What matters to you about your health and wellbeing? Shape NHS plans in South Yorkshire

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    Take this short survey to let the NHS in South Yorkshire know what's important to you - and how they can make services work better for you, your family, and your community.

  6. Sheffcare #SpeakUp: care homes are still feeling the impacts of Covid-19

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    Sheffcare used their #SpeakUp funding to speak with residents and their friends & families about Covid-19 in care homes. Find out what it was like to move in during lockdown, how visiting worked in different homes, and what the ongoing impacts are.

  7. #SpeakUp grants - applications for 2023 now open!

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    We're launching the next round of our #SpeakUp small grants scheme. Could you apply for a grant of £2000, and help to shine a light on the health and social care issues that matter to the people you work with?

  8. What is end of life care like in South Yorkshire?

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    We want to understand what would make experiences of end of life care better for people in South Yorkshire. Share your views with us.

  9. What Matters To You day 2023

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    Today is What Matters To You day - a campaign encouraging more meaningful conversations within the health and care system and beyond. We're sharing what people told us matters to them.

  10. Sheffield Foyer #SpeakUp: homeless young people face barriers to accessing sexual health information, screenings, and care

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    Sheffield Foyer used their #SpeakUp funding to speak with homeless young people aged 16-25 about sexual health - knowledge and information about sexual health, access to sexual health screenings, and more. Read about what they found out.

  11. A spotlight on: African women living in Sheffield

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    United Women's Affiliation used their #SpeakUp grant to explore the experiences of the women they support when trying to access healthcare. They found a range of barriers and obstacles which stop people from getting the care they need.

  12. Your priorities for health and social care in Sheffield

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    We asked you what we should focus on over the next two years. See how your views have shaped our work plan.

  13. Healthwatch Sheffield turns 10!

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    In 2023, Healthwatch turned 10 years old. That’s 10 years of working to improve health and social care for people in Sheffield.

  14. What would help to improve health for Sheffield's taxi drivers?

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    CABS used their #SpeakUp grant to explore the health and wellbeing of men working as taxi drivers in Sheffield. They found people's general health isn't that good - and there are obstacles to improving it.