Advice and Information

Here at Healthwatch Rotherham we understand that public toilets play an important role in keeping people healthy, safe, and able to fully take part in everyday life. Access to clean and accessible toilets helps prevent health problems caused by delaying toilet use, supports good hygiene, and makes town centres more welcoming for everyone.

We have put a map of all the current Public Toilets within Rotherham Town Centre.

Becoming a parent can be exciting, but it can also bring many challenges. New parents may need help with money, health care, mental wellbeing, and learning how to care for a baby. For some families, language barriers, financial pressure, or lack of local knowledge can make it harder to access support.
This report explains national and local support services available to new parents in Rotherham. The aim is to provide clear information about financial support, health services, and practical help for families.

One in four people in the UK have a mental health condition. With everything going on in our daily lives, awareness of our mental health and how to care for ourselves or others is essential.

As we head into the colder months, the NHS is encouraging everyone who is eligible to book their free flu and COVID-19 vaccines. Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself, your family, and our community from serious illness this winter.

This winter, your community pharmacy offers an easy, appointment-free way to get expert advice, treatment and—where appropriate—prescription medicines for common ailments. By choosing Pharmacy First instead of booking a GP appointment, you’ll be seen quicker

You've told us that you've experienced problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about how to register with a gp, what your rights are and what to do if you're refused the right to register.

Advice from a pharmacist

Pharmacists can offer advice on a range of illnesses, such as coughs, colds, sore throats, ear infections and aches and pains.

They can also give advice about medicines. This includes how to use your medicine, worries about side effects or any other questions you have.

If they cannot help you themselves, they can refer you to a GP or other health professional.

Are you a refugee or seeking asylum in England? Learn about how to access NHS care and what services you’re entitled to.

We've published new research showing that there are significant gaps between the choices patients want when booking a GP appointment and the ones they are offered. But what choices should you get at your GP practice?

A second opinion is when you choose to request the expertise of another healthcare professional after you've been given a diagnosis or treatment plan. What are the new rules about second opinions and and how can you request one?

Everyone who uses the NHS in England could soon have a single patient record that brings together important information about your health care. So how and where are your records kept now, how can you view them, and what do you do if you find mistakes in them?

Waiting for an attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) assessment can take a long time. What support is available for people while they wait?