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. Do you need help travelling to NHS services?

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    Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services.

  15. Think Pharmacy First!

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    Sheffield pharmacists are encouraging people to think pharmacy first when treating their winter ailments.

  16. Consultation on prescriptions for gluten-free foods

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    Gluten-free (GF) foods have long been available on prescription for those with a gluten sensitivity since the availability of GF food was very limited. The Department of Health would welcome your views on their proposals for restricting these.

  17. NHS Consultation: Conditions for which over the counter items should not routinely be prescribed in primary care

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    NHS England is launching a public consultation on reducing prescribing of over-the-counter medicines for 33 minor, short-term health concerns.

  18. #SpeakUp small grants 2018-19 - Family Voice Sheffield

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    Family Voice Sheffield run classes that aim to build the confidence of mums in the Nether Edge, Lowfield and Sharrow areas of Sheffield. They used their #SpeakUp Grant to hear from women about their experiences of GPs, dentists and pharmacies.

  19. 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

  20. Which service is best for me? Choosing well

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    Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Group have published a new leaflet to help people choose which service they should access: their pharmacies, their GPs, A&E, or somewhere else?

  21. COVID-19 enquiry summary 21st August 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 31st July - 21st August. It includes queries about podiatry, mental health respite, face coverings, the impact of delayed treatment, and more.

  22. Your questions about flu jabs, answered

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    Check out our FAQ - why is there a push to get more people vaccinated against flu, and what are people worried about?

  23. November 2021 - What have we been hearing?

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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.

  24. June 2022 - what have we been hearing?

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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.

  25. Have you had your say on the Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment?

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    The Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA) helps to outline what people and communities in Sheffield need from pharmacy services, as well as where in the city has greater need for them.

  26. November 2022 - what have we been hearing?

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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.

  27. #SpeakUp: United Women's Affiliation

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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.

  28. 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.

  29. Help with health costs in Sheffield

    Advice and Information -

    Working in partnership with Sheffield Citizens Advice, we have put together some information about the support available to help with different health costs.

  30. How can your pharmacy help you?

    Advice and Information -

    Did you know that pharmacies provide advice and information on minor illnesses and ailments? Find out how they can help you.

  31. 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.

  32. What can the Pharmacy First scheme do for me?

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    The NHS has launched a major transformation to try and make it easier for patients to access the care they need.

  33. 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.