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

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    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

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    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?

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    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?

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    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. 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.

  20. Think Pharmacy First!

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    Sheffield pharmacists are encouraging people to think pharmacy first when treating their winter ailments.

  21. Consultation on prescriptions for gluten-free foods

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    Gluten-free (GF) foods have long been available on prescription for those with a gluten sensitivity since the availability of GF food was very limited. The Department of Health would welcome your views on their proposals for restricting these.

  22. NHS Consultation: Conditions for which over the counter items should not routinely be prescribed in primary care

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    NHS England is launching a public consultation on reducing prescribing of over-the-counter medicines for 33 minor, short-term health concerns.

  23. #SpeakUp small grants 2018-19 - Family Voice Sheffield

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    Family Voice Sheffield run classes that aim to build the confidence of mums in the Nether Edge, Lowfield and Sharrow areas of Sheffield. They used their #SpeakUp Grant to hear from women about their experiences of GPs, dentists and pharmacies.

  24. 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

  25. 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?

  26. COVID-19 enquiry summary 21st August 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 31st July - 21st August. It includes queries about podiatry, mental health respite, face coverings, the impact of delayed treatment, and more.

  27. 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?

  28. November 2021 - What have we been hearing?

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    These are the key things we've been hearing about in November - including getting appointments with the GP, finding an NHS dentist, and getting the right mental health support.

  29. June 2022 - what have we been hearing?

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    These are the key things we have been hearing about in June - including issues accessing GP's and NHS dentistry. We have also received feedback around hospital provision, patient transport services and community pharmacies.

  30. Have you had your say on the Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment?

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    The Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA) helps to outline what people and communities in Sheffield need from pharmacy services, as well as where in the city has greater need for them.

  31. November 2022 - what have we been hearing?

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    These are the key things we've been hearing about in November- including experiences of GP practices, hospital care, NHS dentistry, care homes and community pharmacies.

  32. December 2022 - January 2023 what have we been hearing?

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    These are the key things we've been hearing about in December 2022 - January 2023 including GP feedback, hospital care and maternity services and insights from the Community Champion Scheme.

  33. #SpeakUp: United Women's Affiliation

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    The latest #SpeakUp report explores the experiences of African women living in underprivileged communities in Sheffield. Read more about what United Women's Affiliation found out.

  34. 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.

  35. Help with health costs in Sheffield

    Advice and Information -

    Working in partnership with Sheffield Citizens Advice, we have put together some information about the support available to help with different health costs.

  36. How can your pharmacy help you?

    Advice and Information -

    Did you know that pharmacies provide advice and information on minor illnesses and ailments? Find out how they can help you.

  37. What can the Pharmacy First scheme do for me?

    Advice and Information -

    The NHS has launched a major transformation to try and make it easier for patients to access the care they need.

  38. 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.