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On Equal Terms: Then and Now - Our latest annual report is a chance to reflect on a particularly unusual year. Find out how we responded to Covid-19, and investigated rising issues like access to services for Deaf people, and access to dentistry -
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We've published our annual report for 2020-21, which gave us a chance to reflect on what was a difficult year for most. We have achieved some real highlights and spoken up for Sheffield's communities where we could, but there's lots still to do. -
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These are the key things we've been hearing about in June - including people's treatment in hospital, their experience of accessing Covid-19 vaccinations, GP & dentist appointments, as well as mental health care and more. -
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These are the key things we've been hearing about in July - including people's experiences of hospital care, mental health services, GPs, and dentists. People also shared practical suggestions which they thought would improve their experiences. -
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These are the key things we've been hearing about in August - including practical issues in hospitals, getting the right mental health care, seeing a dentist, and trouble finding the right information about health and care services. -
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These are the key things we've been hearing about in September - including accessibility in GP surgeries, and issues finding an NHS dentist appointment. -
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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 -
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These are the key things we've been hearing about in October - including getting to the GP, making an NHS dentistry appointment, and getting the right care in hospital -
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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. -
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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. -
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These are the key things we've been hearing about in February - including issues getting a GP or NHS dentist appointment, and people's feelings about the NHS complaints process. -
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Sheffield is receiving a share of £1 billion in government funding - this money will be used to transform general practice in the city. Have your say on the new plans. -
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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. -
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These are the key things we've been hearing about in April - including issues getting a GP or NHS dentist appointment, issues accessing mental health services and feedback about the proposed new healthcare centres. -
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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. -
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The December instalment of our BSL Vlog, in partnership with Citizens Advice Sheffield. This month looks at BSL mental health support, Local Area Committees, and rising energy costs. -
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These are the key things we have been hearing about in May - including issues accessing GP , mental health services and NHS dental appointments. We have also received feedback about hospital treatment and care and nursing home provision.
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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. -
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The July instalment of our BSL Vlog, in partnership with Citizens Advice Sheffield. This month we learn about support available in relation to the cost of living crisis, the CQC and Sheffield's new Health centre proposals. -
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A public consultation over plans to invest millions in building new GP health centres launches on 1 August 2022.
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These are the key things we have been hearing about in July- including issues accessing GP's , NHS dentistry, mental health and long Covid Support . We have also received feedback around hospital care. -
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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. -
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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.
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These are the key things we've been hearing about in October- including experiences of flu and Covid 19 booster vaccinations, GP access, hospital care, NHS dentistry and people's opinions related to the proposed new healthcare centres.
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The first of this year's #SpeakUp grants has been published. Find out what people living with ME & Fibromyalgia have to say about their care. -
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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. -
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We analysed 74 GP practice websites to see whether patients across Sheffield can access services online. We found a widely varying picture across the city. -
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Members of the public tell us regularly that they struggle to contact their GP practice by phone. However, GP practice websites don't always support people to use online services instead. -
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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. -
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Last year we wrote about the proposals to build new primary care buildings in the city, which existing GP practices would move into. After a public consultation, some decisions have been made. -
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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. -
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These are the key things we've been hearing about in March 2023 including GP feedback, hospital care and insights from the Community Champions. -
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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. -
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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. -
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In our annual report we share the issues we've worked on over the last year, and how we can make an impact together. -
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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. -
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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. -
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Many of you have told us that you have experienced problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register. -
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Do you struggle to speak to your doctor about your medical concerns? You’re not alone. Take a look at our top tips to make the most out of your GP appointment. -
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These are the key things we've been hearing about in July 2023 including GP feedback, hospital care, and mental health services. -
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The latest #SpeakUp report explores the experiences of South Asian men working as taxi drivers in Sheffield. Read more about what CABS (Champions in Achieving Better health in Sheffield) found out. -
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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. -
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This is the first report from the 2023-24 round of #SpeakUp grants. Space to Breathe worked in partnership with others to run a pilot project, exploring the challenges faced by people trying to access mental health support from their GP practice. Read more about their findings. -
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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. -
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CABS used their #SpeakUp grant to explore the health and wellbeing of men working as taxi drivers in Sheffield. They found people's general health isn't that good - and there are obstacles to improving it. -
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Saalik Youth Project's #SpeakUp report explores the experiences of young Pakistani Muslims living in Sheffield. Read more about what they found out. -
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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. -
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Saalik Youth Project used their #SpeakUp grant to run sessions with their boys and girls groups. They told us what makes healthcare harder to access for young people - and the mixed role the internet plays in health and wellbeing. -
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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. -
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These are the key things we've been hearing about in February- March 2024 including GP feedback, hospital care, and mental health services.