1. Newsletter - February 2016

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    Our February 2016 newsletter shares updates including an upcoming event for BME people, introducing our new Chair, and what our Young Healthwatch volunteers have been working on

  2. Enter & View - Porter Brook Medical Centre

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    In December 2015, 3 of our Enter & View volunteers visited Porter Brook Medical Centre, a GP surgery.

  3. Enter & View - Baslow Road Surgery

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    In December 2015, 2 of our Enter & View volunteers visited Baslow Road GP surgery.

  4. Enter & View - Forge Farm Dental Practice

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    In December 2015, 2 of our Enter & View volunteers visited Forge Farm Dental Practice.

  5. Enter & View - St Catherine's Care Home

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    In June 2015, 4 of our Enter & View volunteers visited St Catherine's Nursing Home.

  6. Enter & View - Page Hall Medical Centre

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    In November 2015, 2 of our Enter & View volunteers visited Page Hall Medical Centre, a GP surgery.

  7. Enter & View - GHB Dental Practice

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    In November 2015, 2 of our Enter & View volunteers visited GHB Dental Practice.

  8. Enter & View - Manor Park Family Dental Centre

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    In December 2015, 2 of our Enter & View volunteers visited Manor Park Family Dental Centre.

  9. Enter & View - Hurlfield Dental Practice

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    In November 2015, 2 of our Enter & View volunteers visited Hurlfield Dental Practice.

  10. Newsletter - Spring 2016

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    Our Spring 2016 newsletter shares updates including our new 'Rate and Review' website, and our report into people's experiences at A&E

  11. Have your say! State of Care Survey 2016

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    Carers UK are asking anyone who is an unpaid carer for a disabled, older, or seriously ill relative or friend to complete the State of Care Survey 2016.

  12. Enter & View

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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.

  13. Report into people’s experiences of A&E

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    On Friday 11th September 2015, a team from Healthwatch Sheffield was present in the main waiting area in A&E at the Northern General Hospital from 4pm until midnight.

  14. Have your say on improving cancer care in Sheffield

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    In 2015/16, NHS Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Group and Sheffield City Council undertook work to understand the needs of Sheffield residents in relation to prevention, diagnosis, treatment and living with cancer.

  15. People's experiences of using Adult Social Care

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    Healthwatch Sheffield (HWS) facilitated a Sheffield Health and Wellbeing Board Event in October 2015 on the topic of adult social care. The focus was on capturing service user experiences and using this to change care for the better.

  16. Guide to supporting patients’ choices to avoid long hospital stays

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    NHS England have published a quick guide to help people avoid long hospital stays.

  17. Enter & View - Woodhouse Health Centre

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    In February 2016, 3 of our Enter & View volunteers visited Woodhouse Health Centre, a GP surgery.

  18. Grill Greg! Young People’s Question Time with the Director of Public Health (14 June)

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    Young people's Q&A with Greg Fell, Sheffield's Director of Public Health
    Tuesday 14th June, 4.45-7pm. The Circle, 33 Rockingham Lane, S1 4FW

  19. Have your say! Inspection of Sheffield Children’s Hospital

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) are going to be inspecting Sheffield Children’s Hospital in June.
    They want to hear about your experiences of the service.

  20. Involvement Assurance Framework

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    We have developed an Involvement Assurance Framework to support other organisations with their public involvement.

  21. Enter & View - Belmont House Nursing Home

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    In March 2016, 3 of our Enter & View volunteers visited Belmont House Nursing Home.

  22. Enter & View - East Glade Centre

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    In February 2016, 2 of our Enter & View volunteers visited East Glade Centre, which houses one of the four Community Mental Health Teams in Sheffield.

  23. Enter & View - Jessop Wing, Royal Hallamshire Hospital

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    In March 2016, 4 of our Enter & View volunteers visited the out-patient Ante Natal Clinic and the Rivelin Ward in-patient Ante Natal Clinic at Jessop Wing, Royal Hallamshire Hospital.

  24. Healthwatch Sheffield Annual Report 2015-16

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    Our Annual Report is a chance for us to look back over the previous year, reflect on the ways that your feedback has made a difference, and look ahead to our future plans.

  25. Newsletter - Summer 2016

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    Our Summer 2016 newsletter shares updates including our National award win, and our latest Annual Report

  26. Have your say! Disabled access to dental services survey

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    We are aware that some physically disabled people may be experiencing difficulties accessing dental services.

  27. Enter & View - Burbage Ward, Michael Carlisle Centre

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    In February 20165, 2 of our Enter & View volunteers visited Burbage Ward, a mental health inpatient ward at the Michael Carlisle Centre.

  28. CQC Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust inspection

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) the independent regulator of all health and adult social care services in England will be inspecting Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust on 13 September 2016.

  29. Could a soft drinks levy help child obesity? Have your say

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    Today nearly a third of children aged 2 to 15 are overweight or obese and younger generations are becoming obese at earlier ages and staying obese for longer.

  30. Patient data: how it’s used, stored and shared. Have your say

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    Over the summer the Government is seeking views from the public on plans for how the NHS will be able to use patient data to improve services and treatments.

  31. BME event update - 6 months on

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    A brief update on what we’ve done in the 6 months since the BME Event

  32. Newsletter - Autumn 2016

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    Our Autumn 2016 newsletter shares updates including our Mental Health Crisis Care report, our work on Enter & View visits, and an update on our engagement work

  33. Mental health directory for young people launched

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    A new downloadable directory has been launched to support the mental health and emotional wellbeing of children and young people in Sheffield.

  34. Consultation on interpreter services in primary care

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    Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Group is holding a consultation into interpreter services in primary care settings (GPs, dentists and optometrists).

  35. Healthwatch Sheffield looking for Project Officer

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    We are looking to recruit a Project Officer to join the team.

  36. Enter & View - Jasmin Court Nursing Home

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    In March 2016, 3 of our Enter & View volunteers visited Jasmin Court Nursing Home.

  37. Enter & View - Highgate Surgery

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    In June 2016, 2 of our Enter & View volunteers visited Highgate Surgery, a GP surgery which is part of the Clover Group.

  38. Every Voice Matters – Healthwatch England Annual Report

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    In 2015-16, more than half a million people engaged with the Healthwatch network during the last year to seek advice about health and social care services, and shared their experiences of using them.

  39. VCF Forum October 2016 - 'Sustainability and Transformation Partnership'

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    On 13 October, people representing voluntary, community and faith sector organisations across the City met for a Health and Social Care Forum meeting run by Healthwatch Sheffield.

  40. Healthwatch is recruiting a new Administrator

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    Healthwatch Sheffield are looking to recruit an Administrator

    To provide effective and efficient administrative support to Healthwatch Sheffield, to the staff team and to the Healthwatch Sheffield Chair and Advisory Board as appropriate.

  41. Get your flu jab!

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    Are you over 65, pregnant, or have an existing heath condition? Then you are eligible for a free flu vaccination.

  42. New self-help guide for children who are scared of the dentist

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    We know that more than a third of children report some fear of visiting the dentist.

  43. New scheme to beat Type 2 diabetes launched this month

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    A new scheme is being launched in GP practices across Sheffield this month to help people with a high risk of Type 2 diabetes avoid developing the illness.

  44. SHSC launches Recognition and Achievement Awards

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    Have you recently received excellent care from one of SHSC’s services or do you know a staff member or team who is doing an outstanding job when providing care?

  45. Sustainability and Transformation Plan published

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    South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw, like all other health regions, is developing a Sustainability and Transformation Plan (STP). 

  46. 10 top tips to get the most out of your dental appointment

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    Everyone should be able to access good quality NHS dental services. Take a look at our top tips to help you get the most out of your next dental appointment.

  47. Council consultation on smoking control strategy

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    Sheffield City Council and other public health partners are currently reviewing the Tobacco Control Strategy for 2017-2022.

  48. Care or Crisis? A study of people’s experiences of care before and after a mental health crisis

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    After access to primary care, mental health is the most commonly mentioned issue we receive so Healthwatch Sheffield decided to carry out some independent research.

  49. Healthwatch’s Judy writes for Telegraph Health

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    Judy Robinson, Chair of Healthwatch Sheffield, is now a regular contributor to the Sheffield Telegraph’s Health page. Her first article was published today.