1. Do you need help travelling to NHS services?

    Advice and Information -

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

  2. Think Pharmacy First!

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

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. #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.

  6. 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

  7. 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?

  8. 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.

  9. 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?

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. #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.

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

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

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

  21. 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.

  22. Registering with your GP: understanding your rights

    Advice and Information -

    People have told us they can have problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register.

  23. Accessibility checklist for GP surgeries

    Advice and Information -

    Help make sure that your practice meets people’s accessibility requirements using this checklist from Healthwatch Slough.

  24. Consultation on interpreter services in primary care

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    Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Group is holding a consultation into interpreter services in primary care settings (GPs, dentists and optometrists).

  25. Get your flu jab!

    News -

    Are you over 65, pregnant, or have an existing heath condition? Then you are eligible for a free flu vaccination.

  26. 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

  27. 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).

  28. #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.

  29. GP Patient Survey 2018

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    The GP Patient Survey is an independent survey run by Ipsos MORI on behalf of NHS England. The survey is sent out to over a million people across the UK. The results show how people feel about their GP practice.

  30. 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.

  31. Enter & View - Pitsmoor GP Surgery

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    In August 2015, 2 of our Enter & View volunteers visited Pitsmoor GP surgery.

  32. Enter & View - Firth Park GP Surgery

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    In September 2015, 3 of our Enter & View volunteers visited Firth Park GP surgery.

  33. Enter & View - Darnall Primary Care Centre

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    In August 2015, 2 of our Enter & View volunteers visited Darnall Primary Care GP surgery.

  34. Enter & View - Porter Brook Medical Centre

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    In December 2015, 3 of our Enter & View volunteers visited Porter Brook Medical Centre, a GP surgery.

  35. Enter & View - Page Hall Medical Centre

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    In November 2015, 2 of our Enter & View volunteers visited Page Hall Medical Centre, a GP surgery.

  36. Enter & View - Baslow Road Surgery

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    In December 2015, 2 of our Enter & View volunteers visited Baslow Road GP surgery.

  37. Enter & View - Woodhouse Health Centre

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    In February 2016, 3 of our Enter & View volunteers visited Woodhouse Health Centre, a GP surgery.

  38. Enter & View - Highgate Surgery

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    In June 2016, 2 of our Enter & View volunteers visited Highgate Surgery, a GP surgery which is part of the Clover Group.

  39. #SpeakUp small grants 2017-18 - Zest

    Report -

    The Health Team at Zest work closely with Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and Refugee (BAMER) women and had been made aware of a number of issues in relation to how and why the women access GPs and other health services.

  40. #SpeakUp small grants 2017-18 - Burton Street Foundation

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    Burton Street Foundation used their #SpeakUp Small Grant to ask their clients, people with mild/ moderate learning difficulties, about their experience of their local GP surgery.

  41. #SpeakUp small grants 2017-18 - The Link Community

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    The Link Community is a community hub based in South East Sheffield. They run a nearly new shop and delivers other activities and services to support local people. They used their #SpeakUp grant to talk to local residents about their experiences.

  42. #SpeakUp small grants 2018-19 - Reach South Sheffield

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    Reach South Sheffield is a community regeneration organisation working with local people in the communities of Gleadless Valley, Lowedges, Batemoor and Jordanthorpe. They heard from parents about their experiences of accessing health services.

  43. #SpeakUp small grants 2018-19 - Sheffield ME and Fibromyalgia Group

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    Sheffield ME & Fibromyalgia Group provides information and support for people with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) and Fibromyalgia, their families and carers.
    They used their #SpeakUp Grant to create a film documenting the ‘Missing Millions’ event.

  44. #SpeakUp small grants 2018-19 - Foxhill Forum

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    Foxhill Forum is a community organisation based in North East Sheffield. They used their #SpeakUp Grant to support local pople to take photos using the theme of health and wellbeing and to discuss their own experiences.

  45. #SpeakUp small grants 2018-19 - Flower Estate Family Action

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    Flower Estate Action is a small registered charity based on the Flower Estate in North Sheffield. They used their #SpeakUp Grant to support local people to have their say regarding primary care and dentists.

  46. #SpeakUp small grants 2018-19 - City of Sanctuary Sheffield

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    City of Sanctuary Sheffield provide information, advice and support to refugees and asylum seekers. They used their #SpeakUp grant to explore what kinds of health and wellbeing advice and activities would help asylum seekers and refugees.

  47. #SpeakUp small grants 2018-19 - Sheffield Mencap & Gateway

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    Sheffield Mencap & Gateway provides support to adults and children with learning disabilities and their families and carers. They wanted to explore the awareness of and experiences of people with learning disabilities regarding Annual Health Checks.

  48. New report: 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. Here's what they told us.

  49. Perfect Patient Pathway Test Bed Overview report

    Report -

    The Perfect Patient Pathway was an awarded NHS England Wave 1 Test Bed site. It involved 28 partners spanning across health, social care, education, technology and voluntary sector organisations in the Sheffield City Region.

  50. Listening to you

    Report -

    In early 2020, we spoke with local people about which aspects of health and social care they'd like us to focus on in the next 2 years.