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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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This page has a range of resources, including publicity materials and information leaflets, for you to download and use. -
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In September 2016, 2 of our Enter & View volunteers visited the Medical Outpatients area at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital. -
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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. -
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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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If you or someone you know receives care in their own home, also known as domiciliary care, please take a few minutes to complete our short questionnaire. -
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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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If you are interested in the quality and future of social care services and have a bit of spare time, there’s a volunteering opportunity that might be perfect for you. The Council’s Monitoring Advisory Board is looking for lay members. -
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On 16 March, Healthwatch Sheffield is hosting its next Health and Social Care Forum for voluntary, community and faith groups in the city. -
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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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In September 2016, 2 of our Enter & View volunteers visited Huntsman Ward 7 (Orthopaedic) at the Northern General Hospital -
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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). -
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In September 2016, 2 of our Enter & View volunteers visited Wood Hill House Care Home. -
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Our March 2017 newsletter shares updates such as the next steps for our Mental Health report, our continued work with Voluntary Action Sheffield, and what's going on with the Testbed project -
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In October 2016, 2 of our Enter & View volunteers visited Charles Clifford Dental Services. -
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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. -
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If you are interested in helping people to influence local health and social care, the perfect job could be waiting for you here at Healthwatch Sheffield. -
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On 16 March 2017, Healthwatch Sheffield hosted a Health and Social Care Forum for voluntary, community and faith groups in the city. -
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Today we publish our report investigating the experience of disabled people accessing dentists in Sheffield. -
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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. -
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We have published Care at Home: A summary of findings from our survey. This short briefing report looks at the the background to and findings from our work looking at care at home or domiciliary care as it is also known. -
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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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In February 2017, 2 of our Enter & View volunteers visited Alexander Court Care Home. -
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In March 2017, 2 of our Enter & View volunteers visited Alpine Lodge. -
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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. -
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Do you or someone you know have dementia or memory problems? Are you interested in dementia? -
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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. -
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In March and April, people living in Sheffield, Barnsley, Bassetlaw, Doncaster and Rotherham were asked for their views on the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Sustainability and Transformation Plan (STP) in a series of ‘STP Conversations’. -
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End of Life Care Strategy published by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals -
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This is the Healthwatch Sheffield Annual Report 2016-17, it shows our recent developments and current projects. -
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In March 2017, 2 of our Enter & View volunteers visited Rose Cottage Nursing Care Home. -
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Our July 2017 newsletter shares updates including new members of our staff team, our report on disabled people's access to dentistry, and much more -
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In November 2016, 4 of our Enter & View volunteers visited Beech Hill Intermediate Care Unit. This is an NHS community rehabilitation unit, providing intermediate care for patients following a stay in hospital. -
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A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect. -
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In July 2017, we hosted a VCF (Voluntary, Community and Faith sector) Forum to explore how we can promote health and wellbeing in Sheffield. -
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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. -
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Mental Health is one of Healthwatch Sheffield’s priority areas this year, and in particular the mental health support needs of people in the community setting. -
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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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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. -
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The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services? -
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This special edition of our newsletter is aimed at students - it features the big range of volunteering opportunities we have available -
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NHS strategies state that an understanding of patient experience is central to development of “person-centred” services. -
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NHS strategies state that an understanding of patient experience is central to development of “person-centred” services. -
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Our October 2017 newsletter shares updates including our work exploring Deaf people's access to health and social care services, our Learning Disability Report, and changes to Urgent 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. -
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We are seeking a well organized and efficient Administrative Assistant to join the Healthwatch Sheffield team.