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. Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?

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    Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.

  15. Do you need help getting to hospital?

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    Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments.

  16. Thinking about end of life care for you and your family

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    End of life care is support for people who are in the last months or years of their life. The guidance on the NHS website helps you know what to expect, how to plan ahead and how to manage your day to day decisions.

  17. Accessibility checklist for GP surgeries

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    Help make sure that your practice meets people’s accessibility requirements using this checklist from Healthwatch Slough.

  18. 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.

  19. 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?

  20. Survey: How will you stay well this winter?

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    Winter is generally a very busy time for the NHS and health services in general, which is why the NHS Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), and its partner organisations, undertake a winter communications campaign.

  21. Think Pharmacy First!

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

  22. Guide to supporting patients’ choices to avoid long hospital stays

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    NHS England have published a quick guide to help people avoid long hospital stays.

  23. Have your say! Inspection of Sheffield Children’s Hospital

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) are going to be inspecting Sheffield Children’s Hospital in June.
    They want to hear about your experiences of the service.

  24. CQC Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust inspection

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) the independent regulator of all health and adult social care services in England will be inspecting Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust on 13 September 2016.

  25. Patient data: how it’s used, stored and shared. Have your say

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    Over the summer the Government is seeking views from the public on plans for how the NHS will be able to use patient data to improve services and treatments.

  26. Mental health directory for young people launched

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    A new downloadable directory has been launched to support the mental health and emotional wellbeing of children and young people in Sheffield.

  27. Get your flu jab!

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    Are you over 65, pregnant, or have an existing heath condition? Then you are eligible for a free flu vaccination.

  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. 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.

  30. 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.

  31. 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.

  32. CCG Consultation deadline extended

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

  33. Cervical Cancer Prevention week

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    It’s Cervical Cancer Prevention Week (22-28 January 2017), a good opportunity to remind ladies of the importance of attending screening appointments.

  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. Interested in shaping children’s healthcare in Sheffield?

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    People from across South Yorkshire are being invited to play a part in the future of children’s healthcare by nominating themselves as governors at Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.

  36. 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.

  37. Sexual Health Services are Changing

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    Sexual Health Services are Changing – Have your say on how those new Sexual Health Services should look

  38. Age Hub Meeting – Sheffield Council Mental Health Strategy consultation

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    The Age Hub is for local people of all ages and aims to influence local policies in the city. They are next meeting on 17th July

  39. 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.

  40. What to expect during assessment and care planning

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    The Social Care Institute of Excellence has published a quick guide for people using adult social care services.

  41. Dr David Tuller, DrPH; Challenging the integrity of clinical trials in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME)

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    Dr Tuller is recognised as one of the most vocal champions of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), he is a respected academic and journalist who has written extensively about the PACE trial.

  42. Yorkshire Cancer Patient Forum – key findings from the Clinical Nurse Specialist survey

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    From July to September 2018 the Yorkshire Cancer Patient Forum hosted a survey, supported by Healthwatch Wakefield, to hear the views and experiences of people affected by cancer in the region.

  43. Cancer: A picture tells a thousand words

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    Cancer patients across South Yorkshire, Bassetlaw and North Derbyshire are being asked to come forward to share their cancer stories using pictures and films.

  44. Unmet Needs workshop – Long Term Neurological Conditions

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    NIHR Devices for Dignity Med Tech Cooperative (D4D) are working in partnership with the Yorkshire & Humber AHSN to host a workshop to identify potential technology solutions that address unmet needs for people with long term neurological conditions

  45. VCF Forum: How can the voluntary sector strengthen local government scrutiny?

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    For our next VCF Forum, Healthwatch Sheffield are working in partnership with Sheffield City Council to discuss Scrutiny. Scrutiny is an essential part of modern government. It helps to ensure that government is effective and accountable.

  46. Healthwatch Sheffield at Festival of Debate 2019 – Book Now!

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    Healthwatch Sheffield is delighted to have organised three events as part of this year’s Festival of Debate. The Festival provides an opportunity to explore ideas about the future of health in our city and beyond and we hope to see many of you there

  47. 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.