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

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    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

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    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. Seven pieces of information that you should expect to receive after being diagnosed with dementia

    Advice and Information -

    Take a look at the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence's (NICE) quick guide to discussing and planning support following a dementia diagnosis.

  15. Join Dementia Research

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    Do you or someone you know have dementia or memory problems? Are you interested in dementia?

  16. Have your say: Our commitments for Dementia in Sheffield

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    You’re invited to have your say on 13 commitments designed to improve the support and care of people living with dementia and their families and carers.

  17. Experiences of Dementia Care: What we already know

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    Organisations across Sheffield have committed to work together to improve care and support for people living with or caring for someone with dementia. NHS Sheffield CCG want to involve people with lived experience in planning how this should work.

  18. Perfect Patient Pathway Test Bed project

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    In 2016-2018, we were involved in a project called the Perfect Patient Pathway. This was an NHS England Wave 1 Test Bed site involving 28 partners spanning across health, social care, education, technology and voluntary sector organisations.

  19. VCF Forum March 2018 - Addressing Loneliness

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    Loneliness and social isolation affect so many people in our society and we know that the voluntary sector have been tackling these issues for years and have many valuable insights and ideas to share.

  20. 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

  21. COVID-19 enquiry summary 15th 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 4th and 11th May. It includes concerns around unclear government messaging, social care reductions, and care homes

  22. 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.

  23. What impact has Covid-19 had on health and social care in Sheffield?

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    We've published our latest report, revealing what it's been like for local people accessing health and social care services during the pandemic. Take a closer look at what the impact of the pandemic has been on people in Sheffield.

  24. Visiting relatives in care homes

    Advice and Information -

    There has been a lot of information in the national press about visiting in care homes, and lockdown has changed guidance again. Find out the latest picture in Sheffield (updated 15th Jan 2021)

  25. #SpeakUp 2021 - South East Sheffield Community Dementia Advice Service

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    The Community Dementia Advice Service in South East Sheffield supports people living with dementia and their families/carers, linking them in with local activities and opportunities.

  26. Living with Dementia during Covid-19

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    South East Sheffield Community Dementia Advice Service used our #SpeakUp grant funding to understand what it's been like for people with dementia, and those who care for them, during the pandemic. What additional support do they need?

  27. Do you have a relative living in a Sheffield care home?

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    We want to hear from care home residents and their relatives about their experiences. Help us to understand what it's been like for you.

  28. February 2023 what have we been hearing?

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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.

  29. 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.

  30. 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.