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Enter & View is one of many ways we can hear from local people about the services they and their loved ones use in Sheffield. Find out more about what this means. -
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In 2016-2018, we were involved in a project called the Perfect Patient Pathway. This was an NHS England Wave 1 Test Bed site involving 28 partners spanning across health, social care, education, technology and voluntary sector organisations. -
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“How can you trust people who refuse to answer questions about your child’s death in their care?” Scott Morrish – 30th November 2017. This question highlights the shattering of trust Scott Morrish experienced following the tragic death of his son Sam -
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Although we’re hearing the term ‘wellbeing’ a great deal, bandied around in the media or by Government, it is notoriously difficult to define as a concept. -
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‘The evidence is growing that loneliness has serious consequences not only for individuals’ wellbeing but also for their health and the economic stability of wider society’ Jo Cox Commission on Loneliness report. -
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There are a multitude of ways mental health support and race are related – with differences in rates of mental health diagnosis, access to the treatment, experience of treatment and outcomes. -
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The NHS Long Term Plan was published on Monday – following a number of issues being previewed in the media over the past week. Much of the content of the plan is as expected but I thought it might be helpful to highlight some key messages. -
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Three of our Young Healthwatch volunteers travelled down to London for NHS England’s Youth Voice Summit. The event aimed to explore the role young people can play in co-design of services and support in key areas that matter to young people -
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Festival of Debate is one of the platforms we Sheffielders are very proud of – it encourages discussion, urges us all to be more active citizens, and really makes us think outside of the box. -
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10 local people were nominated to take part in an exciting collaborative project between Healthwatch Sheffield and photography group Archive Sheffield. -
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COVID-19 may have cut Charlotte’s placement short, it’ll certainly make it memorable but we were determined to end on a high note. During the start of 2020 Healthwatch Sheffield has been supporting Charlotte, a Sheffield Hallam University student. -
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This page has a range of resources, including publicity materials and information leaflets, for you to download and use. -
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As part of What Matters To You day 2023, we're sharing conversations we've had about what matters to local people. Find out what 11 people said mattered to them about where they live - their home, neighbourhood, and local amenities. -
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As part of What Matters To You day 2023, we're sharing conversations we've had about what matters to local people. Find out what 11 people said mattered to them about staying active - physical health, the importance of movement, and accessibility. -
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As part of What Matters To You day 2023, we're sharing conversations we've had about what matters to local people. Find out what 10 people said mattered to them about mental health support. -
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As part of What Matters To You day 2023, we're sharing conversations we've had about what matters to local people. Find out what 3 people said mattered to them as a carer. -
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As part of What Matters To You day 2023, we're sharing conversations we've had about what matters to local people. Find out what 9 people said mattered to them about the care and support they receive. -
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As part of What Matters To You day 2023, we're sharing conversations we've had about what matters to local people. Find out what 5 people said mattered to them about managing a long term condition. -
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Waiting times for adult ADHD assessments in Sheffield are extremely high. In our newest blog, Paul shares his experience of trying to get a diagnosis - what led him to seek an assessment, what the biggest challenges were, and the things he's found helpful -
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14th November is World Diabetes Day. To mark it, our volunteer Brenda has shared her experiences of Diabetes, and the importance of research and development to support other patients. -
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People have told us they can have problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register. -
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Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed. -
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Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments. -
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Four questions staff should ask you or a loved one about your oral health if you’re a care home resident, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence quick guide. -
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End of life care is support for people who are in the last months or years of their life. The guidance on the NHS website helps you know what to expect, how to plan ahead and how to manage your day to day decisions. -
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Help make sure that your practice meets people’s accessibility requirements using this checklist from Healthwatch Slough. -
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We've pulled together a number of services for parents in need of support for their mental health. Read more to find out where you can go to get the help you need. -
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Take a look at the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence's (NICE) quick guide to discussing and planning support following a dementia diagnosis. -
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Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services. -
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In response to the COVID 19 pandemic, also known as Coronavirus, we have decided to compile a page devoted to information outlining how to stay safe and healthy during this time. -
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People have been asking us about Patient Transport and getting to their essential appointments during lockdown. We've worked with local NHS trusts to find the answers for you. -
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Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Group have published a new leaflet to help people choose which service they should access: their pharmacies, their GPs, A&E, or somewhere else? -
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This glossary of NHS terminology and acronyms was compiled by a service user, who created it as he was navigating his way through the health services. He has allowed us to share this in the hopes that it helps others. -
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We know making a complaint about the care you've received can be daunting. We've put together some advice for complaining about NHS and health services in Sheffield. -
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We know making a complaint about the care you've received can be daunting. We've put together some advice for complaining about adult social care in Sheffield. -
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With flu season on its way, Public Health England have launched their flu vaccine programme. With COVID-19 cases still high, they want even more people to get the jab. We look at key information, and people's main worries about the vaccine. -
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There has been a lot of information in the national press about visiting in care homes, and lockdown has changed guidance again. Find out the latest picture in Sheffield (updated 15th Jan 2021) -
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Dentists are still operating at limited capacity due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. If you're looking to get dental treatment for something, please have a read of this advice, provided by the dental commissioners. -
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We're teaming up with Citizens Advice Sheffield to create monthly British Sign Language Vlogs. Our April issue focuses on the upcoming local elections, and provides an update on Covid-19 restrictions. -
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This is the second issue of our British Sign Language Vlog, in partnership with Citizens Advice Sheffield. May's edition includes finding support for your mental health, using Zoom, and seeing a dentist. -
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The June installment of our BSL Vlog, in partnership with Citizens Advice Sheffield. This month we learn about a SignLive update, Long Covid-19 symptoms, providing you've had your Covid-19 vaccine and more. -
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The July installment of our BSL Vlog, in partnership with Citizens Advice Sheffield. This month looks at updates to the Deaf Advice team service, and the lifting/changing of national restrictions (eg face masks, social distancing, and isolation) -
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The August installment of our BSL Vlog, in partnership with Citizens Advice Sheffield. This month looks at the app Tap SOS to contact emergency services, the Short Breaks Scheme, and covid-19 vaccines -
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Watch these videos to learn more about mouth care and making dentistry more accessible. -
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Confused about Long Covid? Find out the common symptoms and when to get support. -
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Across the UK today 6.5 million people are carers. -
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The December instalment of our BSL Vlog, in partnership with Citizens Advice Sheffield. This month looks at BSL mental health support, Local Area Committees, and rising energy costs. -
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The October instalment of our BSL Vlog, in partnership with Citizens Advice Sheffield. This month looks at BSL mental health support, supporting refugees, and Covid-19 updates -
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The July instalment of our BSL Vlog, in partnership with Citizens Advice Sheffield. This month we learn about support available in relation to the cost of living crisis, the CQC and Sheffield's new Health centre proposals.