1. 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).

  2. 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.

  3. Consultation on prescriptions for gluten-free foods

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    Gluten-free (GF) foods have long been available on prescription for those with a gluten sensitivity since the availability of GF food was very limited. The Department of Health would welcome your views on their proposals for restricting these.

  4. CQC Focus Group: How well does Health and Social Care work for older people?

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    Invitation to a focus group about how well health and social care works for older people

  5. NHS Consultation: Conditions for which over the counter items should not routinely be prescribed in primary care

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    NHS England is launching a public consultation on reducing prescribing of over-the-counter medicines for 33 minor, short-term health concerns.

  6. Sheffield’s Health Care System Review Report

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    Sheffield’s is one of 20 areas that has just been reviewed by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

  7. #NHS70 – Celebrating 70 years of our National Health Service

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    Aneurin Bevan launched the NHS in 1948 as part of an ambitious plan to make quality healthcare available to everyone. Since then the NHS has delivered medical advances, pioneered new treatments and made strides to eradicate diseases like polio.

  8. GP Patient Survey 2018

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    The GP Patient Survey is an independent survey run by Ipsos MORI on behalf of NHS England. The survey is sent out to over a million people across the UK. The results show how people feel about their GP practice.

  9. New report: My Health, My Say: the experiences of people with a learning disability using local health and social care services

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    We worked with Sheffield Mencap and Gateway to explore the experiences of people with a Learning Disability when they access health and social care services. Here's what they told us.

  10. How do we make sure your feedback is heard?

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    We have a new way to share the issues and experiences you tell us. We've started to produce a monthly briefing, highlighting some of the key issues impacting people in Sheffield.

  11. Do carers get enough support from their GP?

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    Today, we're publishing our latest report - an investigation into carers' experiences of accessing GP services. We've found some key areas where more support is needed to help carers to stay well.

  12. 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.

  13. What support is available for families with recessive genetic conditions?

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    We've published our latest report, asking parents of children with a recessive genetic disorder about the support they received. So - how do people get information and support when their child is diagnosed, and is this delivered in the right way?

  14. 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.

  15. Burton Street Foundation - increasing access to health care for people with a learning disability

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    The families and carers of people with a learning disability #SpeakUp about annual health checks and hospital passports - two resources which can help people get the healthcare they need

  16. £37m available for general practice in Sheffield

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    Sheffield is receiving a share of £1 billion in government funding - this money will be used to transform general practice in the city. Have your say on the new plans.

  17. 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.

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. What is accessing healthcare like for young people in Burngreave?

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    Saalik Youth Project used their #SpeakUp grant to run sessions with their boys and girls groups. They told us what makes healthcare harder to access for young people - and the mixed role the internet plays in health and wellbeing.

  21. Parson Cross: older people's access to health and care

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    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.