1. Improving physical health for people with severe mental illness, learning disabilities and autistic spectrum disorder

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    A new project has begun to see what we can collectively to do to improve the health of people in Sheffield with severe mental illness, learning disabilities and autistic spectrum disorder.

  2. OFSTED & CQC Inspection of Sheffield’s SEND Provision

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    An inspection by Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has been announced to review how effectively Sheffield meets its responsibilities to children and young people aged 0-25 years who have special educational needs and/or disabilities.

  3. 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

  4. 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).

  5. 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.

  6. My Health, My Say: the experiences of people with a learning disability using local health and social care services

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    We worked with Sheffield Mencap and Gateway to explore the experiences of people with a Learning Disability when they access health and social care services.

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. Free event for parents of children with Special Educational Needs

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    Do you live in Burngreave or the surrounding area? Do you have a child who has or may have special education needs or disabilities (SEND)? We'd like to invite you to our event on Tuesday 28th September

  10. #SpeakUp 2021 - Autism Hope

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    Autism Hope are a support group for parents and carers of children with autism. They are based in North Sheffield and meet weekly, providing a space for friendship, understanding and support

  11. #SpeakUp 2021 - Asperger's Children and Carers Together (ACCT)

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    ACCT is a parent and carer-led support group for autistic children and young people and their families in Sheffield. They run social and activity groups for a variety of age groups, as well as regular peer support meetings for parent-carers.

  12. #SpeakUp 2021 - Luv2MeetU

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    Luv2MeetU is a friendship and dating organisation for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism. They provide a range of activities and events that have been requested by members.

  13. Autism Hope - finding the right support for children with autism

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    Autism Hope used our #SpeakUp grant funding to talk to parents of children with autism - what was their assessment and diagnosis like, where did they find support, and what needs to improve?

  14. Asperger's Children and Carers Together - supporting families of children with autism

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    ACCT used our #SpeakUp grant to talk to the parent-carers of children with autism at their peer support groups. They wanted to find out what was important to them, such as experiences of getting support for their children in school.

  15. Luv2MeetU - how do we fill the gaps in support for people with a learning disability?

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    What has Covid-19 been like for adults with a learning disability? Luv2MeetU's members #SpeakUp to say they need access to clearer information, plus more support to be independent and manage their own health

  16. #SpeakUp 2021 - Sheffield Voices

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    Sheffield Voices is a learning disability self-advocacy group led by people with a learning disability themselves.

  17. Sheffield Voices - Calling for a voice for disabled people

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    The Sheffield Voices self-advocacy group #SpeakUp about the treatment of people with learning disabilities through the pandemic. They want disabled people to be listened to by those in charge of local services

  18. #SpeakUp 2021 - Burton Street Foundation

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    The Burton Street Foundation is a not-for-profit community organisation, providing a wide range of day services for people with learning disabilities.

  19. Burton Street Foundation - increasing access to health care for people with a learning disability

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    The families and carers of people with a learning disability #SpeakUp about annual health checks and hospital passports - two resources which can help people get the healthcare they need

  20. December 2021 and January 2022 - What have we been hearing?

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    These are the key things we've been hearing about in December and January - including getting NHS dental care, appropriate support for people with autism, and an insight into people's experiences making a complaint.

  21. March 2022 - what have we been hearing?

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    These are the key things we've been hearing about in March - including issues getting a GP or NHS dentist appointment, issues about accessing mental health and autism services and feedback from Sheffield's homeless community.

  22. #SpeakUp grants scheme 2021 - summary report

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    In 2021 we awarded small grants to 12 local voluntary, community, and not-for-profit organisations. They helped us to hear from over 790 people in Sheffield about important issues in health and social care. Find out about this year's projects.

  23. August 2022 - what have we been hearing?

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    These are the key things we have been hearing about in August- including issues accessing GP's , NHS dentistry, and mental health services . Feedback has been shared about hospital care and accessible information.

  24. September 2022 - what have we been hearing?

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    These are the key things we've been hearing about in September - including patient experiences of hospital care, challenges accessing GP appointments and NHS dentistry.

  25. April 2023 what have we been hearing?

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    These are the key things we've been hearing about in April 2023 including GP feedback, hospital care and insights from the Community Champions.

  26. May 2023 what have we been hearing?

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    These are the key things we've been hearing about in May 2023 including GP feedback, hospital care and mental health services.

  27. June 2023 what have we been hearing?

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    These are the key things we've been hearing about in June 2023 including GP feedback, hospital care and mental health services.

  28. What to expect after being referred for an autism assessment

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    Autism affects people in different ways. It can bring strengths and challenges that can affect how comfortable, healthy, and happy you feel. Here's what you should expect from an autism assessment, diagnosis and getting the proper support.

  29. August - September 2023 what have we been hearing?

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    These are the key things we've been hearing about in August and September 2023 including GP feedback, hospital care, and mental health services.

  30. Blog: My experience trying to get an ADHD diagnosis in Sheffield

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    Waiting times for adult ADHD assessments in Sheffield are extremely high. In our newest blog, Paul shares his experience of trying to get a diagnosis - what led him to seek an assessment, what the biggest challenges were, and the things he's found helpful

  31. December- January 2024 what have we been hearing?

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    These are the key things we've been hearing about in December - January 2024 including GP feedback, hospital care, and mental health services.

  32. Do you need help getting to hospital?

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    Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments.

  33. Do you need help travelling to NHS services?

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    Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services.

  34. Sheffield's Health Profile - Public Health England report

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    Public Health England has published a report giving an overview of health and life expectancy in Sheffield.

  35. £1m Funding Boost for Children’s Services in Sheffield

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    Sheffield’s children’s services are benefitting from an additional £1 million which will go towards improving children and young people’s emotional wellbeing and mental health services.

  36. 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.

  37. 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.

  38. 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.

  39. End of Life Care Strategy published by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals

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    End of Life Care Strategy published by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals

  40. CQC Focus Group: How well does Health and Social Care work for older people?

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    Invitation to a focus group about how well health and social care works for older people

  41. Care Quality Commission Adult Inpatients Survey 2017, Results

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    The survey involved 148 NHS acute trusts in England that sent questionnaires to a total of 183,692 patients.

  42. Sheffield’s Health Care System Review Report

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    Sheffield’s is one of 20 areas that has just been reviewed by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

  43. #NHS70 – Celebrating 70 years of our National Health Service

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    Aneurin Bevan launched the NHS in 1948 as part of an ambitious plan to make quality healthcare available to everyone. Since then the NHS has delivered medical advances, pioneered new treatments and made strides to eradicate diseases like polio.

  44. Sheffield Children’s Hospital Relative/Carer Survey

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    We visited the Outpatients Department at Sheffield Children’s Hospital on the 6th September 2018 and asked people to fill out a survey about their experience

  45. Patient Transport: Moving Forward

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    People who need help getting to hospital appointments just want to know how long they have to wait for patient transport. Read more of our key findings in our latest report.

  46. Moving Stories - A Report into Musculoskeletal Services

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    People with Musculoskeletal Conditions aren’t getting the emotional support they need. This is the key finding from our report on services treating Musculoskeletal Conditions – which affect the bones, joints, muscles and ligaments.

  47. 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.

  48. Enter & View - Medical Outpatients, Royal Hallamshire Hospital

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    In September 2016, 2 of our Enter & View volunteers visited the Medical Outpatients area at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital.

  49. Enter & View - Huntsman Ward 7 (Orthopaedic), Northern General Hospital

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    In September 2016, 2 of our Enter & View volunteers visited Huntsman Ward 7 (Orthopaedic) at the Northern General Hospital