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Public Health England has published a report giving an overview of health and life expectancy in Sheffield.
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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? -
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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. -
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Sheffield pharmacists are encouraging people to think pharmacy first when treating their winter ailments. -
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NHS England have published a quick guide to help people avoid long hospital stays.
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The Care Quality Commission (CQC) are going to be inspecting Sheffield Children’s Hospital in June.
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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Are you over 65, pregnant, or have an existing heath condition? Then you are eligible for a free flu vaccination. -
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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.
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Sheffield City Council and other public health partners are currently reviewing the Tobacco Control Strategy for 2017-2022. -
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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. -
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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. -
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Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has extended the deadline on two consultations. -
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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. -
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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. -
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People from across South Yorkshire are being invited to play a part in the future of children’s healthcare by nominating themselves as governors at Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust. -
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Sexual Health Services are Changing – Have your say on how those new Sexual Health Services should look -
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The Age Hub is for local people of all ages and aims to influence local policies in the city. They are next meeting on 17th July -
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The purpose of the project is to collect the voices of adults with hypermobility syndromes in Yorkshire and the Humber in order to develop an understanding of your health and social care experiences. -
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The Social Care Institute of Excellence has published a quick guide for people using adult social care services. -
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Dr Tuller is recognised as one of the most vocal champions of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), he is a respected academic and journalist who has written extensively about the PACE trial. -
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From July to September 2018 the Yorkshire Cancer Patient Forum hosted a survey, supported by Healthwatch Wakefield, to hear the views and experiences of people affected by cancer in the region. -
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Cancer patients across South Yorkshire, Bassetlaw and North Derbyshire are being asked to come forward to share their cancer stories using pictures and films. -
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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 -
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For our next VCF Forum, Healthwatch Sheffield are working in partnership with Sheffield City Council to discuss Scrutiny. Scrutiny is an essential part of modern government. It helps to ensure that government is effective and accountable. -
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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 -
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Healthwatch Sheffield received 15 applications to our second round of Speak Up Small Grants that closed on 17 February 2019. -
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The Religion/Belief/No Belief Hub , BAMER hub and the Age Hub are hosting an End Of Life Care meeting. -
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The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have published the findings of their annual survey of people who have stayed as an inpatient in hospital. -
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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. -
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Our November newsletter shares some updates - including our new volunteer roles, an Adult Social Care survey, and a spotlight on NHS complaints advocacy -
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Our December newsletter shares some updates and changes - including a discussion forum about NHS Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Group, and work that is underway to develop new standards for Accessible Information. -
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Our January newsletter share updates including the council's Adult Social Care review, a look at Patient Transport, and information sessions for NHS complaints advocacy. -
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Our February newsletter shares updates including upcoming volunteer training, and some recent Healthwatch impacts -
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Our May/June newsletter shares updates including our report into Adult Social Care, and what our volunteers have been getting up to. -
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Our July/August newsletter shares updates including our first Annual Report, and a spotlight on the Care Act for adult social care. -
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Our Autumn 2014 newsletter shares updates including 'Mental Health in Sheffield: a snapshot', and a spotlight on our Young Healthwatch volunteers -
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Our Winter 2014 newsletter shares updates including the launch of our new Young Healthwatch group, an update on the Care Act, and on Patient Transport -
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Our Early Spring 2015 newsletters shares updates including our report on Patient Transport in Sheffield, and an update on Young Healthwatch -
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Our Late Spring 2015 newsletter shares updates including our Young People's Question Time event, and our Virtual Advisory Network (VAN) -
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Our Summer 2015 newsletter shares updates including our work with people living with Musculoskeletal problems, and our latest Annual Report. -
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Our Early Autumn 2015 newsletter shares updates including what 'really good' Adult Social Care should look like, our Enter & View work, and Young Healthwatch's newest work -
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Our Autumn 2015 newsletter shares updates including the difference your comments have made, plans for the new Children & Young People's Health & Wellbeing plan, and the work of our volunteers -
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Our February 2016 newsletter shares updates including an upcoming event for BME people, introducing our new Chair, and what our Young Healthwatch volunteers have been working on -
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Our Spring 2016 newsletter shares updates including our new 'Rate and Review' website, and our report into people's experiences at A&E