1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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)

  6. Enter & View - Haythorne Place Care Home

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

  7. Enter & View - Aaron View Care Home

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

  8. Enter & View - Balmoral Care Home

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

  9. Enter & View - Heeley Bank Care Home

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

  10. Enter & View - Westbourne House Nursing Home

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

  11. 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?

  12. 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.

  13. Enter & View - Cairn Care Home

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

  14. 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.

  15. 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)?

  16. 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?

  17. 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

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  21. Enter & View - Pitsmoor GP Surgery

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

  22. Enter & View - Firth Park GP Surgery

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

  23. 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.

  24. Seeking new advisory board members

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

  25. Seeking a new Chair – Healthwatch Sheffield Advisory Board

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

  26. 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.

  27. 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.

  28. 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.

  29. 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.

  30. 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.

  31. 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’.

  32. 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.

  33. £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.

  34. 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?

  35. Think Pharmacy First!

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

  36. 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.

  37. Publicity materials

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    This page has a range of resources, including publicity materials and information leaflets, for you to download and use.

  38. Enter & View - Medical Outpatients, Royal Hallamshire Hospital

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    In September 2016, 2 of our Enter & View volunteers visited the Medical Outpatients area at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital.

  39. Can you provide a patient/carer perspective on asthma?

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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.

  40. Consultation on developing NICE guidance and standards

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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.

  41. CCG Consultation deadline extended

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    Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has extended the deadline on two consultations.

  42. Have your say on ‘Care at Home’

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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.

  43. Cervical Cancer Prevention week

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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.

  44. Interested in social care services?

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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.

  45. VCF Health & Social Care Forum meeting on mental health

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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.

  46. NIHR seeks representatives for advisory panels

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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.

  47. Enter & View - Huntsman Ward 7 (Orthopaedic), Northern General Hospital

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    In September 2016, 2 of our Enter & View volunteers visited Huntsman Ward 7 (Orthopaedic) at the Northern General Hospital

  48. Help shape the future of health and care in South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw

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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).

  49. Enter & View - Wood Hill House Care Home

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    In September 2016, 2 of our Enter & View volunteers visited Wood Hill House Care Home.

  50. Newsletter - March 2017

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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