1. Seven pieces of information that you should expect to receive after being diagnosed with dementia

    Advice and Information -

    Take a look at the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence's (NICE) quick guide to discussing and planning support following a dementia diagnosis.

  2. Join Dementia Research

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    Do you or someone you know have dementia or memory problems? Are you interested in dementia?

  3. Have your say: Our commitments for Dementia in Sheffield

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    You’re invited to have your say on 13 commitments designed to improve the support and care of people living with dementia and their families and carers.

  4. Experiences of Dementia Care: What we already know

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    Organisations across Sheffield have committed to work together to improve care and support for people living with or caring for someone with dementia. NHS Sheffield CCG want to involve people with lived experience in planning how this should work.

  5. Perfect Patient Pathway Test Bed project

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    In 2016-2018, we were involved in a project called the Perfect Patient Pathway. This was an NHS England Wave 1 Test Bed site involving 28 partners spanning across health, social care, education, technology and voluntary sector organisations.

  6. VCF Forum March 2018 - Addressing Loneliness

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    Loneliness and social isolation affect so many people in our society and we know that the voluntary sector have been tackling these issues for years and have many valuable insights and ideas to share.

  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 15th 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 4th and 11th May. It includes concerns around unclear government messaging, social care reductions, and care homes

  9. 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.

  10. What impact has Covid-19 had on health and social care in Sheffield?

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    We've published our latest report, revealing what it's been like for local people accessing health and social care services during the pandemic. Take a closer look at what the impact of the pandemic has been on people in Sheffield.

  11. Visiting relatives in care homes

    Advice and Information -

    There has been a lot of information in the national press about visiting in care homes, and lockdown has changed guidance again. Find out the latest picture in Sheffield (updated 15th Jan 2021)

  12. #SpeakUp 2021 - South East Sheffield Community Dementia Advice Service

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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.

  13. Living with Dementia during Covid-19

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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?

  14. #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.

  15. Do you have a relative living in a Sheffield care home?

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    We want to hear from care home residents and their relatives about their experiences. Help us to understand what it's been like for you.

  16. February 2023 what have we been hearing?

    Report -

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

  17. October- November 2023 what have we been hearing?

    Report -

    These are the key things we've been hearing about in October and November 2023 including GP feedback, hospital care, and issues with prescriptions.

  18. Experiences of palliative and end of life care in Sheffield

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    We spoke to people about their experiences of palliative and end of life care in Sheffield. Find out how people feel about the care and support they or their friends/family receive, and how services can work to make things better.

  19. 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.

  20. Receiving continuing health care funding from the NHS? Book a place at the Personal Health Budget Conference

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    Are you in receipt of Continuing Health Care funding from the NHS, a disabled person/carer who may be eligible or thinks they may be eligible for NHS funding or a health practitioner?

  21. Survey: Your views on Public Health and Inequalities

    News -

    Sheffield City Council is undertaking a review of the city’s approach to improving public health in Sheffield and its relationship with inequalities.

  22. Have your say on the NHS Mandate

    News -

    The mandate to NHS England sets the government’s objectives for NHS England, as well as its budget.

  23. General Osteopathic Council’s Patient and Public Partnership Group seeks new members

    News -

    Would you like to be involved in developing information for patients and the public?

    Are you interested in standards of osteopathic practice?

  24. Have your say on improving cancer care in Sheffield

    News -

    In 2015/16, NHS Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Group and Sheffield City Council undertook work to understand the needs of Sheffield residents in relation to prevention, diagnosis, treatment and living with cancer.

  25. Could a soft drinks levy help child obesity? Have your say

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    Today nearly a third of children aged 2 to 15 are overweight or obese and younger generations are becoming obese at earlier ages and staying obese for longer.

  26. New scheme to beat Type 2 diabetes launched this month

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    A new scheme is being launched in GP practices across Sheffield this month to help people with a high risk of Type 2 diabetes avoid developing the illness.

  27. Sustainability and Transformation Plan published

    News -

    South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw, like all other health regions, is developing a Sustainability and Transformation Plan (STP). 

  28. Council consultation on smoking control strategy

    News -

    Sheffield City Council and other public health partners are currently reviewing the Tobacco Control Strategy for 2017-2022.

  29. Can you provide a patient/carer perspective on asthma?

    News -

    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.

  30. Consultation on developing NICE guidance and standards

    News -

    NICE, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, wants to hear your views on its proposals to improve patient and public involvement.

  31. CCG Consultation deadline extended

    News -

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

  32. NIHR seeks representatives for advisory panels

    News -

    The National Institute for Health Research Central Commissioning Facility (NIHR CCF) is looking for members of the public to join its advisory panels.

  33. 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).

  34. Test Bed Advisory Group news

    News -

    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.

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

    News -

    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.

  36. 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.

  37. 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’.

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

    Report -

    On 16 March 2017, Healthwatch Sheffield hosted a Health and Social Care Forum for voluntary, community and faith groups in the city.

  39. The Test Bed Advisory Board Newsletter Bulletin

    News -

    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.

  40. Patient Experience in England Report

    News -

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

  41. Patient Experience in England Report

    News -

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

  42. 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.

  43. Health and Care Working Together Event

    News -

    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.

  44. Health and Care Together South Yorkshire, Bassetlaw and Chesterfield Public Engagement Event

    News -

    Want to contribute to the future of hospital services in South Yorkshire, Bassetlaw and Chesterfield?

  45. Consultation on Children’s NHS Short Breaks Services

    News -

    Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Group are planning changes to NHS short breaks services (respite care) for children with complex neuro-disability, multiple and profound physical and learning disability and for children with life-limiting conditions.

  46. Urgent Care Briefing

    Response -

    At the June Healthwatch Sheffield Advisory Board meeting, the Board had a long discussion about public involvement in the recent Urgent Care Consultation.

  47. Survey for voluntary and community groups

    News -

    Voluntary Action Sheffield (VAS) has partnered with the University of Sheffield to undertake a report into the state of the voluntary and community sector in Sheffield.

  48. Yorkshire Cancer Patient Forum/ Yorkshire Cancer Research

    News -

    New Yorkshire Cancer Research-funded study seeks women with breast cancer to contribute to focus groups regarding the development of a psychological treatment to improve adherence to medication and well-being

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

    Response -

    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.

  50. 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