1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. CCG Consultation deadline extended

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

  4. 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.

  5. 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).

  6. Test Bed Advisory Group news

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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.

  7. VCF Forum March 2017 - 'Tell Theresa’, Sheffield’s plea to the PM on mental health

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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.

  8. Can you help the bladder cancer service improvement team?

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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.

  9. Have your say on hospital outpatient services

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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.

  10. STP conversations – the view from people of South Yorkshire & Bassetlaw

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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’.

  11. The Test Bed Advisory Board Newsletter Bulletin

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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.

  12. Patient Experience in England Report

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    NHS strategies state that an understanding of patient experience is central to development of “person-centred” services.

  13. Patient Experience in England Report

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    NHS strategies state that an understanding of patient experience is central to development of “person-centred” services.

  14. Changes Planned for Urgent Primary 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.

  15. Health and Care Working Together Event

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    The Health and Care Working Together Event, December 6th at The Source Meadowhall, will be looking at the Accountable Care System and the Hospital Services Review.

  16. The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman’s (PHSO’s) first ever Open Meeting – December 2017

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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

  17. VCF Forum December 2017 - Together for Good

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    The topic for the final Forum of 2017 was chosen based on public feedback. They believed that despite a number of attempts to re-think commissioning, the talents and expertise of the VCF sector
    still aren’t being effectively harnessed.