1. Have your say on ‘Care at Home’

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    If you or someone you know receives care in their own home, also known as domiciliary care, please take a few minutes to complete our short questionnaire.

  2. Care at Home: a summary of findings from our survey

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    We have published Care at Home: A summary of findings from our survey. This short briefing report looks at the the background to and findings from our work looking at care at home or domiciliary care as it is also known.

  3. ‘Tea and Tell’ – Your experiences of help with daily living

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    Have you, or the person you care for, had help with daily living (domiciliary/home care) in the last year? If so, Healthwatch Sheffield want to hear about your experiences.

  4. 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).

  5. Home Care Report

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    We worked with Sheffield City Council and local voluntary sector organisations to speak to people who use home care services – we found out what they and their family carers think about the experiences, and the changes they would like to see.

  6. People's experiences of using Adult Social Care

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    Healthwatch Sheffield (HWS) facilitated a Sheffield Health and Wellbeing Board Event in October 2015 on the topic of adult social care. The focus was on capturing service user experiences and using this to change care for the better.

  7. Responses to our Home Care Report

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    Earlier this year we published our investigation into home care in Sheffield. People told us how they would like services to improve, and we've now had a response to those recommendations from the Council and CCG.

  8. 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.

  9. Homecare - what matters to you?

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    Join us and Disability Sheffield to talk about homecare at our online event - the Council will share their plans based on what they've heard so far, and you can have your say about the future of homecare

  10. Home care - what are Sheffield City Council's plans?

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    Find out more about the local developments in home care. Sheffield City Council have updated us on their most recent plans.

  11. Reflections on last year: our annual report

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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.

  12. July 2021 - What have we been hearing?

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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.

  13. #SpeakUp 2021 - SACMHA Health & Social Care

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    SACMHA delivers a specialist service to people in need of health & social care support. Their roots are in the local African Caribbean community, and they wanted to explore this group's experiences with local home care services.

  14. Home Care - The African Caribbean perspective

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    SACMHA Health & Social Care used our #SpeakUp grant funding to explore local African Caribbean experiences of home care, and to ensure that these views are heard by those working to improve home care services in Sheffield.

  15. What happened next? SACMHA's #SpeakUp report - an African Caribbean perspective on home care

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    SACMHA Health & Social Care was awarded a #SpeakUp grant to help them amplify the voices of African Caribbean people in Sheffield who use home care. Find out what the next steps are, and how the Council is responding

  16. #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.

  17. What is end of life care like in South Yorkshire?

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    We want to understand what would make experiences of end of life care better for people in South Yorkshire. Share your views with us.

  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. #SpeakUp: Parson Cross Community Development Forum

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    This #SpeakUp report explores what it's like for older people living in Parson Cross to access health and social care services in their neighbourhood and the wider city. Read the findings below.

  20. What should you expect from home care services?

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    The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services?

  21. Improving physical health for people with severe mental illness, learning disabilities and autistic spectrum disorder

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    A new project has begun to see what we can collectively to do to improve the health of people in Sheffield with severe mental illness, learning disabilities and autistic spectrum disorder.

  22. OFSTED & CQC Inspection of Sheffield’s SEND Provision

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    An inspection by Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has been announced to review how effectively Sheffield meets its responsibilities to children and young people aged 0-25 years who have special educational needs and/or disabilities.

  23. Your Voice Counts: Sheffield Autistic Society

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    In October and November 2018, Healthwatch Sheffield were invited to three meetings run by Sheffield Autistic Society. We listened to adults with Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) and their families/carers about their experiences

  24. SEND inspection report published

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    In November 2018, OFSTED and the Care Quality Commission led an investigation into how services in Sheffield identify and meet the needs of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND).

  25. Sheffield Parent Carer Forum: Survey Results

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    Sheffield Parent Carer Forum have heard from over 700 parents through their State of Sheffield survey.

  26. 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.

  27. 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

  28. 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

  29. Free event for parents of children with Special Educational Needs

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    Do you live in Burngreave or the surrounding area? Do you have a child who has or may have special education needs or disabilities (SEND)? We'd like to invite you to our event on Tuesday 28th September

  30. #SpeakUp 2021 - Autism Hope

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    Autism Hope are a support group for parents and carers of children with autism. They are based in North Sheffield and meet weekly, providing a space for friendship, understanding and support

  31. #SpeakUp 2021 - Asperger's Children and Carers Together (ACCT)

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    ACCT is a parent and carer-led support group for autistic children and young people and their families in Sheffield. They run social and activity groups for a variety of age groups, as well as regular peer support meetings for parent-carers.

  32. #SpeakUp 2021 - Luv2MeetU

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    Luv2MeetU is a friendship and dating organisation for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism. They provide a range of activities and events that have been requested by members.

  33. Autism Hope - finding the right support for children with autism

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    Autism Hope used our #SpeakUp grant funding to talk to parents of children with autism - what was their assessment and diagnosis like, where did they find support, and what needs to improve?

  34. Asperger's Children and Carers Together - supporting families of children with autism

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    ACCT used our #SpeakUp grant to talk to the parent-carers of children with autism at their peer support groups. They wanted to find out what was important to them, such as experiences of getting support for their children in school.

  35. Luv2MeetU - how do we fill the gaps in support for people with a learning disability?

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    What has Covid-19 been like for adults with a learning disability? Luv2MeetU's members #SpeakUp to say they need access to clearer information, plus more support to be independent and manage their own health

  36. #SpeakUp 2021 - Sheffield Voices

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    Sheffield Voices is a learning disability self-advocacy group led by people with a learning disability themselves.

  37. Sheffield Voices - Calling for a voice for disabled people

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    The Sheffield Voices self-advocacy group #SpeakUp about the treatment of people with learning disabilities through the pandemic. They want disabled people to be listened to by those in charge of local services

  38. #SpeakUp 2021 - Burton Street Foundation

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    The Burton Street Foundation is a not-for-profit community organisation, providing a wide range of day services for people with learning disabilities.

  39. Burton Street Foundation - increasing access to health care for people with a learning disability

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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

  40. December 2021 and January 2022 - What have we been hearing?

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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.

  41. March 2022 - what have we been hearing?

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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.

  42. August 2022 - what have we been hearing?

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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.

  43. September 2022 - what have we been hearing?

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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.

  44. April 2023 what have we been hearing?

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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.

  45. May 2023 what have we been hearing?

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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.

  46. 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.

  47. What to expect after being referred for an autism assessment

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    Autism affects people in different ways. It can bring strengths and challenges that can affect how comfortable, healthy, and happy you feel. Here's what you should expect from an autism assessment, diagnosis and getting the proper support.

  48. August - September 2023 what have we been hearing?

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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.

  49. Blog: My experience trying to get an ADHD diagnosis in Sheffield

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    Waiting times for adult ADHD assessments in Sheffield are extremely high. In our newest blog, Paul shares his experience of trying to get a diagnosis - what led him to seek an assessment, what the biggest challenges were, and the things he's found helpful

  50. 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.