What should we focus on?
Each year at Healthwatch Rotherham, we focus on specific topics alongside our usual work. In 2024, we're continuing our work on young people and are also focusing on the experience of those with learning disabilities and autism, as well as refugees and asylum seekers.
If you have any ideas about areas of health and social care that we should look into in the future, then please share them with us through the survey below.
This survey is open year-round.
Enter & View visits
Throughout the year we conduct Enter & View visits under the Health and Social Care Act 2012 legislation to premises where health and social care is publicly funded, such as hospitals, residential homes, GP practices, dental surgeries, optometrists and pharmacies.
We visit to:
● collect the views from patients, families, volunteers and staff on services.
● observe how the facility operates and provides its services.
● identify ‘Best Practice’ and highlight any areas of concern.
Our current survey is now closed. Details of our next visit will be posted here in due course, along with a new survey link. Keep your eyes peeled!
Share for Better Care campaign
Healthwatch Rotherham is taking part in Healthwatch England's national campaign - Share for Better Care. Research shows that although 72% of people say that health and social care services are a priority for them, only 20% have given any feedback in the last 2 years. The campaign aims to address this and promote how all feedback, however big or small, has the power to change health and social care services across the country. Just taking 2 minutes to let us know your experiences, can make a difference in your local community and beyond.
Take part and help us change things for everyone for the better.
Your story has the power to make a difference.
The more people share their ideas, experiences and concerns about NHS and social care, the more services can understand what works, what doesn't and what people want from care in the future.
If it matters to you, it's likely it matters to someone else too. We want to hear your views. Get in touch and share your story.