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NHS England has commissioned Evolving Communities to help them develop a national Continuing Healthcare information resource. -
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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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A new project has begun to see what we can collectively to do to improve the health of people in Sheffield with severe mental illness, learning disabilities and autistic spectrum disorder. -
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An inspection by Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has been announced to review how effectively Sheffield meets its responsibilities to children and young people aged 0-25 years who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. -
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Do you have an idea that could help improve health and care for your community? -
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For our final voluntary, community and faith (VCF) sector forum of 2018, we will be focusing on the important area of engagement within the health and social care sphere. -
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You’re invited to have your say on 13 commitments designed to improve the support and care of people living with dementia and their families and carers. -
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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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GPs, dentists and other primary care services are the most common issue to be explored. Needs of children and young people to feature strongly, and mental health and social care appear in the top five for third year in a row -
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We’re recruiting!
Healthwatch Sheffield are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our staff team. -
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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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In November 2018, OFSTED and the Care Quality Commission led an investigation into how services in Sheffield identify and meet the needs of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND). -
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The Care Quality Commission carried out a national survey of more than 17,600 women who gave birth in February last year. -
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Sheffield Drugs and Alcohol Coordination Team (DACT) are the team responsible for commissioning drug and alcohol treatment services in Sheffield. -
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Two of Sheffield’s Scrutiny Committees have come together to establish a joint review group on access to Mental Health Services. -
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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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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. -
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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 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. -
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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. -
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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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Do you know people who would like to be involved in developing a new service? -
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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? -
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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. -
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The Thaleia project is a wellbeing and empowerment project for girls and young women. The project aims to raise awareness of issues including ADHD and mental health issues and how they affect girls, in order to improve support and promote self-care
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Sheffield Parent Carer Forum have heard from over 700 parents through their State of Sheffield survey. -
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We are looking for an exceptional person to take on the role of Chief Officer.
Our Chief Officer will have leadership experience, passion and commitment to build on Healthwatch Sheffield’s excellent track record. -
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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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We are looking for two new members of Healthwatch Sheffield’s Strategic Advisory Group. These volunteers help to shape and guide our work, and are an important part of our team. -
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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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Are you passionate about improving health and social care and well-being in Sheffield?
Are you committed to listening to local voices and making sure citizens and communities are represented?
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Healthwatch Sheffield, in partnership with local groups SAYiT and Transactive, has carried out an investigation into the experiences of trans people using health and care services in the city. -
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In March, we published the findings from our investigation into the experiences of health and care in Sheffield's trans community. Health and social care commissioners have now told us what they're going to do in response. -
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Earlier this year we published our investigation into home care in Sheffield. People told us how they would like services to improve, and we've now had a response to those recommendations from the Council and CCG. -
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Young Healthwatch are a group of volunteers who work with Healthwatch Sheffield to make sure children and young people’s views are listened to. They wanted to find out how young people in Sheffield feel about their self-worth. -
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Healthwatch Sheffield has carried out a review of public experiences of mental health support outside of hospital. We spoke to 450 people to find out what they thought. -
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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. -
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Today we are publishing four interviews with local people, who discuss their own thoughts and experiences regarding the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on People of Colour, and the reports from Public Health England addressing this disparity. -
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Our September newsletter shares some upcoming changes - including the new NHS 111 service, and an update on the Emergency & Urgent Care review. -
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Our October newsletter shares some upcoming changes and events - including our open day and information hub launch, as well as your chance to contribute to local changes in social care. -
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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