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A local Scrutiny Committee asked us to share what we've been hearing about dentistry. We're publishing that briefing here as an update on the situation in Sheffield - these are the issues you're telling us about. -
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These are the key things we've been hearing about in December and January - including Covid-19 vaccines, mental health services, communication from services, and dentistry. -
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These are the key things we've been hearing about in February - including Covid-19 vaccines, communication from GPs, accessing dentistry, issues facing Deaf people, and waiting time for the Gender Identity Service -
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Dentists are still operating at limited capacity due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. If you're looking to get dental treatment for something, please have a read of this advice, provided by the dental commissioners. -
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These are the key themes that we have been hearing about in March 2021 - including feedback on GP surgeries, communication with mental health services, and feedback from people who have sensory impairments. -
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These are the key things we've been hearing about in April - including positive experiences in hospital and of getting the covid-19 vaccination, as well as more challenging experiences with children's and adult's mental health services. -
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These are the key things we've been hearing about in May - including positive updates on accessible information, as well as issues accessing mental health care in a crisis, GP appointments, and an update on the Covid-19 vaccine rollout -
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A local Scrutiny Committee asked us and Disability Sheffield to share what we know about the impact of Covid-19 on local people who have a disability. This is what we told them - based on what you've told us. -
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On Equal Terms: Then and Now - Our latest annual report is a chance to reflect on a particularly unusual year. Find out how we responded to Covid-19, and investigated rising issues like access to services for Deaf people, and access to dentistry -
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We've published our annual report for 2020-21, which gave us a chance to reflect on what was a difficult year for most. We have achieved some real highlights and spoken up for Sheffield's communities where we could, but there's lots still to do. -
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These are the key things we've been hearing about in June - including people's treatment in hospital, their experience of accessing Covid-19 vaccinations, GP & dentist appointments, as well as mental health care and more. -
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Saalik Youth Project works with young people aged 6-25 from ethnically diverse backgrounds and origins in Pitsmoor, Burngreave and Firvale. The group's young people wanted to explore the impact Covid-19 had had on their communities.
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Saalik Youth Project used our #SpeakUp grant funding to explore the experiences of young people and parents - what was the impact of Covid-19 on their communities, and what support do they need in the future? -
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The July installment of our BSL Vlog, in partnership with Citizens Advice Sheffield. This month looks at updates to the Deaf Advice team service, and the lifting/changing of national restrictions (eg face masks, social distancing, and isolation) -
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The August installment of our BSL Vlog, in partnership with Citizens Advice Sheffield. This month looks at the app Tap SOS to contact emergency services, the Short Breaks Scheme, and covid-19 vaccines -
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The Community Dementia Advice Service in South East Sheffield supports people living with dementia and their families/carers, linking them in with local activities and opportunities. -
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South East Sheffield Community Dementia Advice Service used our #SpeakUp grant funding to understand what it's been like for people with dementia, and those who care for them, during the pandemic. What additional support do they need? -
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These are the key things we've been hearing about in August - including practical issues in hospitals, getting the right mental health care, seeing a dentist, and trouble finding the right information about health and care services. -
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The December instalment of our BSL Vlog, in partnership with Citizens Advice Sheffield. This month looks at BSL mental health support, Local Area Committees, and rising energy costs. -
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The October instalment of our BSL Vlog, in partnership with Citizens Advice Sheffield. This month looks at BSL mental health support, supporting refugees, and Covid-19 updates