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Public Health England has published a report giving an overview of health and life expectancy in Sheffield.
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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? -
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Sheffield City Council is undertaking a review of the city’s approach to improving public health in Sheffield and its relationship with inequalities. -
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The mandate to NHS England sets the government’s objectives for NHS England, as well as its budget. -
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Would you like to be involved in developing information for patients and the public?
Are you interested in standards of osteopathic practice? -
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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. -
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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. -
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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.
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South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw, like all other health regions, is developing a Sustainability and Transformation Plan (STP). -
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Sheffield City Council and other public health partners are currently reviewing the Tobacco Control Strategy for 2017-2022. -
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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. -
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NICE, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, wants to hear your views on its proposals to improve patient and public involvement. -
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Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has extended the deadline on two consultations. -
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The National Institute for Health Research Central Commissioning Facility (NIHR CCF) is looking for members of the public to join its advisory panels. -
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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). -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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’. -
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On 16 March 2017, Healthwatch Sheffield hosted a Health and Social Care Forum for voluntary, community and faith groups in the city. -
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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. -
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NHS strategies state that an understanding of patient experience is central to development of “person-centred” services. -
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NHS strategies state that an understanding of patient experience is central to development of “person-centred” services. -
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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. -
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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. -
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Want to contribute to the future of hospital services in South Yorkshire, Bassetlaw and Chesterfield? -
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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. -
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At the June Healthwatch Sheffield Advisory Board meeting, the Board had a long discussion about public involvement in the recent Urgent Care Consultation. -
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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. -
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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 -
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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. -
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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 -
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Sheffield Drugs and Alcohol Coordination Team (DACT) are the team responsible for commissioning drug and alcohol treatment services in Sheffield. -
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NHS Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and its partners are asking the public to share their views on urgent care services in Sheffield via an online survey. -
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Healthwatch Sheffield is delighted to have organised three events as part of this year’s Festival of Debate. The Festival provides an opportunity to explore ideas about the future of health in our city and beyond and we hope to see many of you there -
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The NHS is changing and it needs your help. As medicine advances, health needs change and society develops, the NHS has to continually move forward so that in 10 years time we have a service fit for the future. -
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If you have a disability or you are part of an organisation representing and supporting people with disabilities, this is your chance to make your voice heard. -
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The Religion/Belief/No Belief Hub , BAMER hub and the Age Hub are hosting an End Of Life Care meeting. -
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Do you know people who would like to be involved in developing a new service? -
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What would you do if you were in charge? How would you help people live healthier lives? From birth to old age? What would you do to help improve support for people? -
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NHS England is appealing for patient’s and the public to join the a Patient and Public Voice Forum. The Forum will bring important views and perspectives into the NHS Cancer Programme. -
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In January 2019, the NHS published their Long Term Plan – their vision for the next 10 years. Following this, local Healthwatch were commissioned to run engagement work in their local area to find out what local people would like this to look like. -
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This August we’re celebrating people who are inspired to make life better for others. They will be featured in a photography exhibition to showcase their amazing work. -
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Following on from the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw joint area report, we wanted to share what we’d heard from people in Sheffield in response to the NHS Long Term Plan. -
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“How can you trust people who refuse to answer questions about your child’s death in their care?” Scott Morrish – 30th November 2017. This question highlights the shattering of trust Scott Morrish experienced following the tragic death of his son Sam -
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The NHS Long Term Plan was published on Monday – following a number of issues being previewed in the media over the past week. Much of the content of the plan is as expected but I thought it might be helpful to highlight some key messages. -
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Three of our Young Healthwatch volunteers travelled down to London for NHS England’s Youth Voice Summit. The event aimed to explore the role young people can play in co-design of services and support in key areas that matter to young people -
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Festival of Debate is one of the platforms we Sheffielders are very proud of – it encourages discussion, urges us all to be more active citizens, and really makes us think outside of the box. -
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10 local people were nominated to take part in an exciting collaborative project between Healthwatch Sheffield and photography group Archive Sheffield. -
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On 13 October, people representing voluntary, community and faith sector organisations across the City met for a Health and Social Care Forum meeting run by Healthwatch Sheffield.