Healthwatch Rotherham and Rotherham Sight & Sound Collaboration
On 23 September, our team joined Rotherham Sight & Sound’s coffee morning for people with sight loss. Over the past few months, we’ve co-produced a new communication card to help people clearly share their access needs at healthcare appointments, drawing on the Accessible Information Standard to remove barriers and ensure everyone can access quality care.
Attendees were thrilled with the final design and eager to start using the cards at their upcoming appointments. This initiative supports the more than two million people living with sight loss in the UK, making healthcare more accessible and person-centred
A huge thank you to everyone at Rotherham Sight & Sound for their collaboration and invaluable feedback.
You can learn more about the Accessible Information Standard here: https://www.england.nhs.uk/accessible-information-standard/.
Explore Rotherham Sight & Sound’s services at www.RotherSS.org.uk or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RotherhamSightandSound/
Where can I access the Communication Cards?
Printable PDF version - Get in touch with us Healthwatch Rotherham or via email: info@healthwatchrotherham.org.uk
Rotherham Hospital: Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS). The Rotherham Hospital PALS office is located at C level, in the hospital's main entrance. The PALS team is available to visit in person Monday to Friday from 10 am to 4 pm.
Address: Rotherham Hospital Moorgate Road Rotherham S60 2UD
Rotherham Job Centre: Ask at Reception
Address: Rotherham JobCentre Plus, Chantry House, Douglas Street, Rotherham, S60 2DL
Citizens Advice: Ask at reception.
Address: 2 Upper Millgate, Rotherham S60 1PF
Rotherham Sight and Sound: Ask at reception.
Address: 8 Ship Hill, Rotherham S60 2HG
