1. Yorkshire Cancer Patient Forum – key findings from the Clinical Nurse Specialist survey

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    From July to September 2018 the Yorkshire Cancer Patient Forum hosted a survey, supported by Healthwatch Wakefield, to hear the views and experiences of people affected by cancer in the region.

  2. Healthwatch England: The network’s top priorities for 2019

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    GPs, dentists and other primary care services are the most common issue to be explored. Needs of children and young people to feature strongly, and mental health and social care appear in the top five for third year in a row

  3. Which service is best for me? Choosing well

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    Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Group have published a new leaflet to help people choose which service they should access: their pharmacies, their GPs, A&E, or somewhere else?

  4. Your views on the NHS Long Term Plan

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    The NHS Long Term Plan was published on Monday – following a number of issues being previewed in the media over the past week. Much of the content of the plan is as expected but I thought it might be helpful to highlight some key messages.

  5. Join our team as Community Outreach Lead

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    We’re recruiting!
    Healthwatch Sheffield are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our staff team.

  6. Your Voice Counts: Sheffield Autistic Society

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    In October and November 2018, Healthwatch Sheffield were invited to three meetings run by Sheffield Autistic Society. We listened to adults with Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) and their families/carers about their experiences

  7. Cancer: A picture tells a thousand words

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    Cancer patients across South Yorkshire, Bassetlaw and North Derbyshire are being asked to come forward to share their cancer stories using pictures and films.

  8. Unmet Needs workshop – Long Term Neurological Conditions

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    NIHR Devices for Dignity Med Tech Cooperative (D4D) are working in partnership with the Yorkshire & Humber AHSN to host a workshop to identify potential technology solutions that address unmet needs for people with long term neurological conditions

  9. Continuing Health Care Assessments Focus Group

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    This report captures the findings of a Focus Group held on 4th December 2018 about people’s experiences of CHC assessments. Participants were individuals whose needs have been assessed and family members and carers.

  10. Working with local partnerships: Sheffield Accountable Care Partnership and South Yorkshire & Bassetlaw Integrated Care System

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    Our position statement makes clear the principles by which we engage with the new partnerships, and our role in supporting the Accountable Care Partnership to develop their approach to service user and population voice.

  11. SEND inspection report published

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    In November 2018, OFSTED and the Care Quality Commission led an investigation into how services in Sheffield identify and meet the needs of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND).

  12. CQC publishes the findings of their Maternity Services survey

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    The Care Quality Commission carried out a national survey of more than 17,600 women who gave birth in February last year.

  13. Consultation on Substance Misuse Services

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    Sheffield Drugs and Alcohol Coordination Team (DACT) are the team responsible for commissioning drug and alcohol treatment services in Sheffield.

  14. Newsletter - February 2019

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    Our February 2019 newsletter shares updates including our work on the NHS Long Term Plan, our work with the Accountable Care Partnership, and a briefing on the experiences of people with autism

  15. Call for Evidence – Access to Mental Health Services

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    Two of Sheffield’s Scrutiny Committees have come together to establish a joint review group on access to Mental Health Services.

  16. VCF Forum: How can the voluntary sector strengthen local government scrutiny?

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    For our next VCF Forum, Healthwatch Sheffield are working in partnership with Sheffield City Council to discuss Scrutiny. Scrutiny is an essential part of modern government. It helps to ensure that government is effective and accountable.

  17. Home Care Report

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    We worked with Sheffield City Council and local voluntary sector organisations to speak to people who use home care services – we found out what they and their family carers think about the experiences, and the changes they would like to see.

  18. Enter & View - Prior Bank House

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    In November 2018, 2 of our Enter & View volunteers visited Prior Bank House Care Home.

  19. Have your say on urgent care services in Sheffield

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    NHS Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and its partners are asking the public to share their views on urgent care services in Sheffield via an online survey.

  20. Our Strategic Advisory Group (SAG) meeting March 2019

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    Take a look at the papers for our March 2019 meeting in public.

  21. Healthwatch Sheffield at Festival of Debate 2019 – Book Now!

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    Healthwatch Sheffield is delighted to have organised three events as part of this year’s Festival of Debate. The Festival provides an opportunity to explore ideas about the future of health in our city and beyond and we hope to see many of you there

  22. Enter & View - The Porterbrook

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    In January 2019, 2 of our Enter & View volunteers visited The Porterbrook Care Home.

  23. VCF Forum March 2019 – How can the voluntary sector strengthen local government Scrutiny?

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    For the VCF Forum in March 2018, Healthwatch Sheffield worked in partnership with Sheffield City Council to discuss Scrutiny.

    Scrutiny is an essential part of modern government. It helps to ensure that government is effective and accountable.

  24. Experiences of health & care in Sheffield’s trans community.

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    Healthwatch Sheffield, in partnership with local groups SAYiT and Transactive, has carried out an investigation into the experiences of trans people using health and care services in the city.

  25. New report: Experiences of health & care in Sheffield’s trans community

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    Healthwatch Sheffield, in partnership with local groups SAYiT and Transactive, has carried out an investigation into the experiences of trans people using health and care services in the city.

  26. Speak Up grant award recipients announced

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    Healthwatch Sheffield received 15 applications to our second round of Speak Up Small Grants that closed on 17 February 2019.

  27. Have your say on the NHS Long Term plan

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    The NHS is changing and it needs your help. As medicine advances, health needs change and society develops, the NHS has to continually move forward so that in 10 years time we have a service fit for the future.

  28. Disability Regional Stakeholder Network – Apply Now!

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    If you have a disability or you are part of an organisation representing and supporting people with disabilities, this is your chance to make your voice heard.

  29. World Health Day 2020

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  30. Maternal Mental Health Matters Awareness Week

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  31. Make May purple

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  32. Mental Health Awareness Week

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  33. Dying Matters Week

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  34. Dementia action week 2019

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  35. Registering with your GP: understanding your rights

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    People have told us they can have problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register.

  36. Event: End of Life Care Meeting

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    The Religion/Belief/No Belief Hub , BAMER hub and the Age Hub are hosting an End Of Life Care meeting.

  37. Have your say on a Spiritual & Wellbeing Ambassador role

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    Do you know people who would like to be involved in developing a new service?

  38. Update on the NHS Long Term Plan

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    What would you do if you were in charge? How would you help people live healthier lives? From birth to old age? What would you do to help improve support for people?

  39. NHS England’s Patient and Public Voice Forum for the Cancer Programme

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    NHS England is appealing for patient’s and the public to join the a Patient and Public Voice Forum. The Forum will bring important views and perspectives into the NHS Cancer Programme.

  40. Tuning in to Teens: A Thaleia project program

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    The Thaleia project is a wellbeing and empowerment project for girls and young women. The project aims to raise awareness of issues including ADHD and mental health issues and how they affect girls, in order to improve support and promote self-care

  41. Sheffield Parent Carer Forum: Survey Results

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    Sheffield Parent Carer Forum have heard from over 700 parents through their State of Sheffield survey.

  42. Responses to our Home Care Report

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    Earlier this year we published our investigation into home care in Sheffield. People told us how they would like services to improve, and we've now had a response to those recommendations from the Council and CCG.

  43. Help with jargon: NHS glossary of terminology

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    This glossary of NHS terminology and acronyms was compiled by a service user, who created it as he was navigating his way through the health services. He has allowed us to share this in the hopes that it helps others.

  44. We’re recruiting a new Chief Officer!

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    We are looking for an exceptional person to take on the role of Chief Officer.

    Our Chief Officer will have leadership experience, passion and commitment to build on Healthwatch Sheffield’s excellent track record.

  45. Young Healthwatch members attend NHS England’s Youth Voice Summit

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    Three of our Young Healthwatch volunteers travelled down to London for NHS England’s Youth Voice Summit. The event aimed to explore the role young people can play in co-design of services and support in key areas that matter to young people

  46. How are health and social care services going to improve care for Sheffield's trans community?

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    In March, we published the findings from our investigation into the experiences of health and care in Sheffield's trans community. Health and social care commissioners have now told us what they're going to do in response.

  47. Carers Rights Day

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