1. Our statutory duties

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    Local Healthwatch have been set up in every local authority area in England by the Health and Social Care Act 2012. This sets out the statutory duties of each Healthwatch, which you can read more about here.

  2. Newsletter - January 2014

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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.

  3. Newsletter - February 2014

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    Our February newsletter shares updates including upcoming volunteer training, and some recent Healthwatch impacts

  4. How to make a complaint about Healthwatch Sheffield

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    Our complaints process outlines how to make a complaint about us and our approach to making sure complaints are resolved.

  5. Newsletter - May/June 2014

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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.

  6. Healthwatch Sheffield Annual Report 2013-14

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    This report showcases the highlights from our first year - find out how we've reached over 100,000 people.

  7. Newsletter - July/August 2014

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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.

  8. Newsletter - Autumn 2014

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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

  9. Report on Mental Health - A Snapshot

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    A snapshot report on Mental Health in Sheffield 2014. The recommendations were fed in to a number of consultations including the Sheffield Mental Health Strategy refresh and the Healthwatch England special enquiry into discharge from services.

  10. Newsletter - Winter 2014

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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

  11. Newsletter - Autumn 2015

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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

  12. Newsletter - Early Spring 2015

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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

  13. Patient Transport: Moving Forward

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    People who need help getting to hospital appointments just want to know how long they have to wait for patient transport. Read more of our key findings in our latest report.

  14. Enter & View - Croft Acres Residential Care Home

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    In February 2015, 3 of our Enter & View volunteers visited Croft Acres Residential Care Home.

  15. Newsletter - Late Spring 2015

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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)

  16. Enter & View - Haythorne Place Care Home

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    In March 2015, 6 of our Enter & View volunteers visited Haythorne Place Care Home.

  17. Enter & View - Aaron View Care Home

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    In May 2015, 2 of our Enter & View volunteers visited Aaron View Care Home.

  18. Enter & View - Balmoral Care Home

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    In March 2015, 2 of our Enter & View volunteers visited Balmoral Care Home.

  19. Enter & View - Heeley Bank Care Home

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    In April 2015, 4 of our Enter & View volunteers visited Heeley Bank Care Home.

  20. Enter & View - Westbourne House Nursing Home

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    In May 2015, 5 of our Enter & View volunteers visited Westbourne House Nursing Home.

  21. Healthwatch Sheffield Annual Report 2014-15

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    Did you know we’ve listened to, spoken with and provided information or advice to 2,289 individuals from across Sheffield, of all ages and from all backgrounds?

  22. Newsletter - Summer 2015

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    Our Summer 2015 newsletter shares updates including our work with people living with Musculoskeletal problems, and our latest Annual Report.

  23. Enter & View - Cairn Care Home

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    In June 2015, 3 of our Enter & View volunteers visited Cairn Care Home.

  24. Sheffield's Health Profile - Public Health England report

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    Public Health England has published a report giving an overview of health and life expectancy in Sheffield.

  25. Adult Social Care Service User? Keep a ‘Day in the Life’ Diary!

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    Do you use adult social care services (or know someone who does)?

  26. Receiving continuing health care funding from the NHS? Book a place at the Personal Health Budget Conference

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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?

  27. Newsletter - Early Autumn 2015

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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

  28. Carers strategy survey

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    Do you spend time helping a partners, family member, friend or neighbour due to illness, disability, frailty or addiction?
    The care you provide may be personal, practical, emotional or supervisory and is unpaid.

  29. Ever had a mental health crisis? Take our survey on crisis care

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    Have you, or someone you know, experienced a mental health crisis?

    Healthwatch Sheffield wants to hear about people’s experiences of mental health services whilst going through a crisis.

  30. Sheffield Children and Young People’s Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Strategy

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    The Children & Young People’s Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Strategy has been developed by NHS Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Group and Sheffield City Council in partnership with children, young people and healthcare providers.

  31. Enter & View - Pitsmoor GP Surgery

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    In August 2015, 2 of our Enter & View volunteers visited Pitsmoor GP surgery.

  32. Enter & View - Firth Park GP Surgery

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    In September 2015, 3 of our Enter & View volunteers visited Firth Park GP surgery.

  33. Care Quality Commission – State of Care Report published

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    The CQC have today launched their State of Care report, its annual analysis of the quality of health and adult social care in England.

  34. Seeking new advisory board members

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    Are you passionate about high quality health and social care in Sheffield?

  35. Seeking a new Chair – Healthwatch Sheffield Advisory Board

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    Do you possess leadership experience in an organisation, business or volunteer role?

  36. Moving Stories - A Report into Musculoskeletal Services

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    People with Musculoskeletal Conditions aren’t getting the emotional support they need. This is the key finding from our report on services treating Musculoskeletal Conditions – which affect the bones, joints, muscles and ligaments.

  37. Survey: How will you stay well this winter?

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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.

  38. Survey: Your views on Public Health and Inequalities

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    Sheffield City Council is undertaking a review of the city’s approach to improving public health in Sheffield and its relationship with inequalities.

  39. Have your say on the NHS Mandate

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    The mandate to NHS England sets the government’s objectives for NHS England, as well as its budget.

  40. 10 top tips to get the most out of your GP appointment

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    We know from our conversations with the public that some patients report feeling rushed during appointments and struggling to make themselves heard. Here are some tips that could help you get the most out of visiting your GP.

  41. The ‘State of Care’ Report by the Care Quality Commission

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    The Care Quality Commission have published their latest report on the ‘State of Health Care and Adult Social Care in England 2014/15’.

  42. Draft ‘Involvement Assurance Framework’ – your feedback wanted!

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    Healthwatch Sheffield has been working on creating a toolkit (the ‘Involvement Assurance Framework’) for organisations to use when they involve the public.

  43. £1m Funding Boost for Children’s Services in Sheffield

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    Sheffield’s children’s services are benefitting from an additional £1 million which will go towards improving children and young people’s emotional wellbeing and mental health services.

  44. General Osteopathic Council’s Patient and Public Partnership Group seeks new members

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    Would you like to be involved in developing information for patients and the public?

    Are you interested in standards of osteopathic practice?

  45. Think Pharmacy First!

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    Sheffield pharmacists are encouraging people to think pharmacy first when treating their winter ailments.

  46. Enter & View - Darnall Primary Care Centre

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    In August 2015, 2 of our Enter & View volunteers visited Darnall Primary Care GP surgery.