1. Where can I go for support for my mental health as a parent?

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    We've pulled together a number of services for parents in need of support for their mental health. Read more to find out where you can go to get the help you need.

  2. Maternity Mental Health

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    Having a baby can affect both the person who is giving birth and their partner’s mental health.

  3. CQC publishes the findings of their Maternity Services survey

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    The Care Quality Commission carried out a national survey of more than 17,600 women who gave birth in February last year.

  4. Enter & View - Jessop Wing, Royal Hallamshire Hospital

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    In March 2016, 4 of our Enter & View volunteers visited the out-patient Ante Natal Clinic and the Rivelin Ward in-patient Ante Natal Clinic at Jessop Wing, Royal Hallamshire Hospital.

  5. Mental Health and Me – The Unspoken Taboo in the Black Community

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    There are a multitude of ways mental health support and race are related – with differences in rates of mental health diagnosis, access to the treatment, experience of treatment and outcomes.

  6. November 2020 - What have we been hearing?

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    These are the key issues we've been hearing in November - including confusion around accessing urgent dental care, experiences of inpatient mental health settings, and what it's been like visiting loved ones in care homes.

  7. December 2020 and January 2021 - What have we been hearing?

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    These are the key things we've been hearing about in December and January - including Covid-19 vaccines, mental health services, communication from services, and dentistry.

  8. 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.

  9. #SpeakUp 2021 - Sheffield Maternity Co-operative

    Report -

    Sheffield Maternity Co-operative are a collective of midwives, birth workers and people who want to build and support better care and community for pregnancy, birth, postpartum, abortion and loss.

  10. #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.

  11. World Breastfeeding Week August 1 — August 7 2022

    Advice and Information -

    World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated every year across the world from August 1 — August 7. This global campaign aims to raise awareness about breastfeeding and its advantages.

  12. 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.

  13. Our annual report 2022-23: Together we're making health and social care better

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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.

  14. We're recruiting!

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    Could you join our team? We're looking for a friendly and experienced Administrator to help us in our work

  15. Seeking new advisory board members

    News -

    Are you passionate about high quality health and social care in Sheffield?

  16. Seeking a new Chair – Healthwatch Sheffield Advisory Board

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    Do you possess leadership experience in an organisation, business or volunteer role?

  17. Draft ‘Involvement Assurance Framework’ – your feedback wanted!

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    Healthwatch Sheffield has been working on creating a toolkit (the ‘Involvement Assurance Framework’) for organisations to use when they involve the public.

  18. Healthwatch Sheffield looking for Project Officer

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    We are looking to recruit a Project Officer to join the team.

  19. Every Voice Matters – Healthwatch England Annual Report

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    In 2015-16, more than half a million people engaged with the Healthwatch network during the last year to seek advice about health and social care services, and shared their experiences of using them.

  20. Healthwatch is recruiting a new Administrator

    News -

    Healthwatch Sheffield are looking to recruit an Administrator

    To provide effective and efficient administrative support to Healthwatch Sheffield, to the staff team and to the Healthwatch Sheffield Chair and Advisory Board as appropriate.

  21. Healthwatch’s Judy writes for Telegraph Health

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    Judy Robinson, Chair of Healthwatch Sheffield, is now a regular contributor to the Sheffield Telegraph’s Health page. Her first article was published today.

  22. VCF Health & Social Care Forum meeting on mental health

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    On 16 March, Healthwatch Sheffield is hosting its next Health and Social Care Forum for voluntary, community and faith groups in the city.

  23. Test Bed Advisory Group news

    News -

    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.

  24. Join the Healthwatch Sheffield team

    News -

    If you are interested in helping people to influence local health and social care, the perfect job could be waiting for you here at Healthwatch Sheffield.

  25. 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.

  26. Healthwatch Sheffield are Hiring

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    We are seeking a well organized and efficient Administrative Assistant to join the Healthwatch Sheffield team.

  27. #SpeakUp - grants available to help local voices be heard

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    Healthwatch Sheffield have launched #SpeakUp Grants aimed at local groups to enable them to run projects that help local people share their experiences of health and care services in Sheffield.

  28. Help Set Our Priorities

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    This Spring we’re asking for your help to set our priorities for 2018-20. We’ve designed a survey to help us to paint a picture of where we should best focus our efforts over the next two years.

  29. Chair needed for new Strategic Advisory Group

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    This is an exciting voluntary opportunity to Chair and help shape a new Strategic Advisory Group for Healthwatch Sheffield.

  30. Members needed for new Strategic Advisory Group

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    This is an exciting voluntary opportunity to be part of a new Strategic Advisory Group for Healthwatch Sheffield.

  31. Healthwatch Sheffield Annual Report 2017-18

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    Our Annual Report sets out our achievements for the year and gives examples of our work with different communities in Sheffield.

  32. Together for Good: Healthwatch Strategy 2018-20

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    This is our strategy. Our ambition is to work in partnership with local people, to ensure that the views and experiences of our communities are heard by the people making decisions about health and social care.

  33. Job Vacancy – Policy and Evidence Officer, Healthwatch Sheffield

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    Join the Healthwatch Sheffield Team. This is a great opportunity for a graduate to have a direct impact on shaping health and social care in Sheffield and contributing to the creation of policy that will improve the lives of local people.

  34. Job Vacancy – Healthwatch Sheffield Engagement Officer

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    As Healthwatch Sheffield Engagement Officer you will have a direct impact on shaping health and social care in Sheffield, with a particular focus on children, young people and students.

  35. Hypermobility Syndromes Project

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    The purpose of the project is to collect the voices of adults with hypermobility syndromes in Yorkshire and the Humber in order to develop an understanding of your health and social care experiences.

  36. Applications to #SpeakUp Small Grants Scheme open on 19th December!

    News -

    Do you have an idea that could help improve health and care for your community?

  37. VCF Forum: Ready…Set…Engage!

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    For our final voluntary, community and faith (VCF) sector forum of 2018, we will be focusing on the important area of engagement within the health and social care sphere.

  38. Healthwatch England’s annual report 2017-18

    Report -

    In his first annual report to Parliament as Chair of Healthwatch, Sir Robert Francis looks beyond health and social care performance statistics to explore how people are experiencing care day-to-day across England.

  39. Healthwatch England: The network’s top priorities for 2019

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    GPs, dentists and other primary care services are the most common issue to be explored. Needs of children and young people to feature strongly, and mental health and social care appear in the top five for third year in a row

  40. Join our team as Community Outreach Lead

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    We’re recruiting!
    Healthwatch Sheffield are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our staff team.

  41. Working with local partnerships: Sheffield Accountable Care Partnership and South Yorkshire & Bassetlaw Integrated Care System

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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.

  42. Speak Up grant award recipients announced

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    Healthwatch Sheffield received 15 applications to our second round of Speak Up Small Grants that closed on 17 February 2019.

  43. We’re recruiting a new Chief Officer!

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    We are looking for an exceptional person to take on the role of Chief Officer.

    Our Chief Officer will have leadership experience, passion and commitment to build on Healthwatch Sheffield’s excellent track record.

  44. Our Annual Report: How we made a difference in 2018-19

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    Our annual report is a chance to show you the work we’ve been doing and how it’s made a difference to people in Sheffield.

  45. Could you join our Strategic Advisory Group?

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    We are looking for two new members of Healthwatch Sheffield’s Strategic Advisory Group. These volunteers help to shape and guide our work, and are an important part of our team.

  46. Announcing: Our photography exhibition with Archive Sheffield

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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.

  47. Could you be our new Engagement Officer?

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    Are you passionate about improving health and social care and well-being in Sheffield?
    Are you committed to listening to local voices and making sure citizens and communities are represented?
    Have you got exceptional engagement skills?

  48. Healthwatch Sheffield Annual Report 2016-17

    Report -

    This is the Healthwatch Sheffield Annual Report 2016-17, it shows our recent developments and current projects.

  49. Healthwatch Sheffield Annual Report 2015-16

    Report -

    Our Annual Report is a chance for us to look back over the previous year, reflect on the ways that your feedback has made a difference, and look ahead to our future plans.