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. Sheffield's Health Profile - Public Health England report

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    Public Health England has published a report giving an overview of health and life expectancy in Sheffield.

  22. Receiving continuing health care funding from the NHS? Book a place at the Personal Health Budget Conference

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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?

  23. Survey: Your views on Public Health and Inequalities

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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.

  24. Have your say on the NHS Mandate

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    The mandate to NHS England sets the government’s objectives for NHS England, as well as its budget.

  25. General Osteopathic Council’s Patient and Public Partnership Group seeks new members

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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?

  26. Have your say on improving cancer care in Sheffield

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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.

  27. Could a soft drinks levy help child obesity? Have your say

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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.

  28. New scheme to beat Type 2 diabetes launched this month

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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.

  29. Sustainability and Transformation Plan published

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    South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw, like all other health regions, is developing a Sustainability and Transformation Plan (STP). 

  30. Council consultation on smoking control strategy

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    Sheffield City Council and other public health partners are currently reviewing the Tobacco Control Strategy for 2017-2022.

  31. Can you provide a patient/carer perspective on asthma?

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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.

  32. Consultation on developing NICE guidance and standards

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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.

  33. CCG Consultation deadline extended

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    Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has extended the deadline on two consultations.

  34. NIHR seeks representatives for advisory panels

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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.

  35. Help shape the future of health and care in South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw

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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).

  36. Test Bed Advisory Group news

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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.

  37. Can you help the bladder cancer service improvement team?

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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.

  38. Have your say on hospital outpatient services

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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.

  39. STP conversations – the view from people of South Yorkshire & Bassetlaw

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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’.

  40. VCF Forum March 2017 - 'Tell Theresa’, Sheffield’s plea to the PM on mental health

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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.

  41. The Test Bed Advisory Board Newsletter Bulletin

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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.

  42. Patient Experience in England Report

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    NHS strategies state that an understanding of patient experience is central to development of “person-centred” services.

  43. Patient Experience in England Report

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    NHS strategies state that an understanding of patient experience is central to development of “person-centred” services.

  44. Changes Planned for Urgent Primary Care in Sheffield

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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.

  45. Health and Care Working Together Event

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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.

  46. Health and Care Together South Yorkshire, Bassetlaw and Chesterfield Public Engagement Event

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    Want to contribute to the future of hospital services in South Yorkshire, Bassetlaw and Chesterfield?

  47. Consultation on Children’s NHS Short Breaks Services

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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.

  48. Urgent Care Briefing

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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.

  49. Survey for voluntary and community groups

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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.

  50. Yorkshire Cancer Patient Forum/ Yorkshire Cancer Research

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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