1. 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.

  2. 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?

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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?

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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). 

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. CCG Consultation deadline extended

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

  14. NIHR seeks representatives for advisory panels

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    The National Institute for Health Research Central Commissioning Facility (NIHR CCF) is looking for members of the public to join its advisory panels.

  15. Help shape the future of health and care in South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw

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    People living in Sheffield, Barnsley, Bassetlaw, Doncaster and Rotherham are being asked for their views on the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Sustainability and Transformation Plan (STP).

  16. Test Bed Advisory Group news

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    On Wednesday 15th March, some members of the Sheffield City Region Test Bed Advisory Group (TAG ) visited the Yorkshire & Humber Digital Health & Wellbeing Ecosystem meeting in Wakefield.

  17. Can you help the bladder cancer service improvement team?

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    The Urology Department at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital is looking for patients who have been diagnosed with bladder cancer in Sheffield to help them to improve their service.

  18. Have your say on hospital outpatient services

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    The team behind the Sustainability & Transformation Plan (STP) for South Yorkshire & Bassetlaw is holding a workshop later this month to explore what is and isn’t possible when it comes to providing outpatient services in our region.

  19. The Test Bed Advisory Board Newsletter Bulletin

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    Healthwatch Sheffield has been working as the engagement partner on the Sheffield City Region Test Bed project, one of seven national NHS Test Bed programmes.

  20. Patient Experience in England Report

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    NHS strategies state that an understanding of patient experience is central to development of “person-centred” services.

  21. Patient Experience in England Report

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    NHS strategies state that an understanding of patient experience is central to development of “person-centred” services.

  22. Changes Planned for Urgent Primary Care in Sheffield

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    Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has revealed plans to open a new Urgent Treatment Centre at the Northern General and close both the Minor Injuries Unit at the Hallamshire Hospital and the Broad Lane Walk-in Centre near the city centre.

  23. Health and Care Working Together Event

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    The Health and Care Working Together Event, December 6th at The Source Meadowhall, will be looking at the Accountable Care System and the Hospital Services Review.

  24. Health and Care Together South Yorkshire, Bassetlaw and Chesterfield Public Engagement Event

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    Want to contribute to the future of hospital services in South Yorkshire, Bassetlaw and Chesterfield?

  25. Consultation on Children’s NHS Short Breaks Services

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    Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Group are planning changes to NHS short breaks services (respite care) for children with complex neuro-disability, multiple and profound physical and learning disability and for children with life-limiting conditions.

  26. Survey for voluntary and community groups

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    Voluntary Action Sheffield (VAS) has partnered with the University of Sheffield to undertake a report into the state of the voluntary and community sector in Sheffield.

  27. Yorkshire Cancer Patient Forum/ Yorkshire Cancer Research

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    New Yorkshire Cancer Research-funded study seeks women with breast cancer to contribute to focus groups regarding the development of a psychological treatment to improve adherence to medication and well-being

  28. Unmet Needs workshop – Long Term Neurological Conditions

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    NIHR Devices for Dignity Med Tech Cooperative (D4D) are working in partnership with the Yorkshire & Humber AHSN to host a workshop to identify potential technology solutions that address unmet needs for people with long term neurological conditions

  29. Consultation on Substance Misuse Services

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    Sheffield Drugs and Alcohol Coordination Team (DACT) are the team responsible for commissioning drug and alcohol treatment services in Sheffield.

  30. Have your say on urgent care services in Sheffield

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    NHS Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and its partners are asking the public to share their views on urgent care services in Sheffield via an online survey.

  31. Healthwatch Sheffield at Festival of Debate 2019 – Book Now!

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    Healthwatch Sheffield is delighted to have organised three events as part of this year’s Festival of Debate. The Festival provides an opportunity to explore ideas about the future of health in our city and beyond and we hope to see many of you there

  32. Have your say on the NHS Long Term plan

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    The NHS is changing and it needs your help. As medicine advances, health needs change and society develops, the NHS has to continually move forward so that in 10 years time we have a service fit for the future.

  33. Disability Regional Stakeholder Network – Apply Now!

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    If you have a disability or you are part of an organisation representing and supporting people with disabilities, this is your chance to make your voice heard.

  34. Event: End of Life Care Meeting

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    The Religion/Belief/No Belief Hub , BAMER hub and the Age Hub are hosting an End Of Life Care meeting.

  35. Have your say on a Spiritual & Wellbeing Ambassador role

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    Do you know people who would like to be involved in developing a new service?

  36. Update on the NHS Long Term Plan

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    What would you do if you were in charge? How would you help people live healthier lives? From birth to old age? What would you do to help improve support for people?

  37. NHS England’s Patient and Public Voice Forum for the Cancer Programme

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    NHS England is appealing for patient’s and the public to join the a Patient and Public Voice Forum. The Forum will bring important views and perspectives into the NHS Cancer Programme.

  38. Announcing: Our photography exhibition with Archive Sheffield

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    This August we’re celebrating people who are inspired to make life better for others. They will be featured in a photography exhibition to showcase their amazing work.

  39. Speak Up grant recipients announced

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    We awarded 13 grants to voluntary and community groups who applied for our #SpeakUp grants this year.

  40. COVID-19: We’re here to help during this difficult time

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    Our job at Healthwatch is simple. We’re here to help make health and social care work better for you. During this challenging time this role has never been more important.

  41. What impact has Covid-19 had on health and social care in Sheffield?

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    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.

  42. Home care - what are Sheffield City Council's plans?

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    Find out more about the local developments in home care. Sheffield City Council have updated us on their most recent plans.

  43. Reflections on last year: our annual report

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    We've published our annual report for 2020-21, which gave us a chance to reflect on what was a difficult year for most. We have achieved some real highlights and spoken up for Sheffield's communities where we could, but there's lots still to do.

  44. Deaf people's access to care in hospital - an update

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    Since 2018 we've been reporting that Deaf people don't always have equal access to healthcare in Sheffield. Now, we've received further commitments from Sheffield's Hospitals about how they plan to address issues with accessible information.

  45. 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.