1. COVID-19 advice and information

    Advice and Information -

    In response to the COVID 19 pandemic, also known as Coronavirus, we have decided to compile a page devoted to information outlining how to stay safe and healthy during this time.

  2. COVID-19: We’re here to help during this difficult time

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    Our job at Healthwatch is simple. We’re here to help make health and social care work better for you. During this challenging time this role has never been more important.

  3. COVID-19: How do I get to my essential appointment?

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    People have been asking us about Patient Transport and getting to their essential appointments during lockdown. We've worked with local NHS trusts to find the answers for you.

  4. COVID-19 enquiry summary 24th April 2020

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    This briefing sets out the key issues we're hearing about COVID-19 and its impact on local people. It includes difficulties accessing patient transport, experiences of cancer patients, and people's struggle with confusing information.

  5. COVID-19 enquiry summary 1st May 2020

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    This briefing sets out the key issues we're hearing about COVID-19 and its impact on local people in the week commencing 27th April 2020. It includes bereavement services, mental health crisis care, and concerns from people with learning disabilities

  6. COVID-19 enquiry summary 29th May 2020

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    This briefing sets out the key issues we're hearing about COVID-19 and its impact on local people, from the two weeks commencing 18th and 25th May. It includes feedback on primary care (GPs, pharmacies, dentists), & changes to lockdown restrictions

  7. COVID-19 enquiry summary 12th June 2020

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    This briefing sets out the key issues we're hearing about COVID-19 and its impact on local people, from the two weeks commencing 1st and 8th June. It includes issues accessing dentistry, advice on face coverings, and long term mental health concerns

  8. COVID-19 enquiry summary 10th July 2020

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    This briefing sets out the key issues we're hearing about COVID-19 and its impact on local people, from 15th June - 10th July. It includes the impact of long term isolation, and the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on people from BAME backgrounds

  9. Help making a complaint - adult social care

    Advice and Information -

    We know making a complaint about the care you've received can be daunting. We've put together some advice for complaining about adult social care in Sheffield.

  10. COVID-19 enquiry summary 30th July 2020

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    This briefing sets out the key issues we're hearing about COVID-19 and its impact on local people, from 13th-30th July. It includes new face covering regulations, confusion around direct payments, and communication with mental health services.

  11. Your questions about flu jabs, answered

    Advice and Information -

    With flu season on its way, Public Health England have launched their flu vaccine programme. With COVID-19 cases still high, they want even more people to get the jab. We look at key information, and people's main worries about the vaccine.

  12. Your questions about flu jabs, answered

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    Check out our FAQ - why is there a push to get more people vaccinated against flu, and what are people worried about?

  13. October 2020 - what have we been hearing?

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    These are the key issues we've been hearing in October - including taking part in social care and Continuing Healthcare sessions online, visiting in care homes and supported living, and mental health provision across Sheffield.

  14. Experiences of health, care and support services in Sheffield during the Covid-19 pandemic

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    Since March, people have been telling us about issues they've faced while trying to access health and social care services during the pandemic. We did a dedicated piece of work to find out more about how this has impacted people.

  15. Recessive Genetic Conditions – parent and carers experiences of services

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    We'd like to hear from parents or carers of children living with a recessive genetic condition. Do you know what services can support you? Have you experience of using recessive genetic services?