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What are people telling Healthwatch about three key community services?
Our insights into people's experiences of using community-based care.
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Patients praise pharmacy services, but medicine shortages persist
A year after the launch of Pharmacy First, the NHS scheme designed to speed up treatment for common conditions, we have published a new poll of over 7,000 adults’ experience of using pharmacies.
A year after the NHS launched Pharmacy First to provide quicker treatment for common conditions, new research shows high public satisfaction with…
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Information on Service Change for Local Healthwatch including our Rotherham team.
“Protect the Independent Patient Voice,” says Healthwatch Rotherham
June 30, 2025
June 30, 2025
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"An incredibly enriching and valuable experience"
Read about what our fantastic psychology placement students, Will and Coralie, thought about their time with us at Healthwatch Rotherham!
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Spotlight shares - March 2025
Andrea and Nicola have been out and about in the community during March gathering feedback from local people about their experiences with health and social care services in Rotherham.
Here are their key spotlight shares for this month.…
Here are their key spotlight shares for this month.…
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Our priorities for 2025 to 2026
Today we start our 2025 to 2026 work plan. Take a look at our priorities for the coming year.
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August News
August "You said, we did" report.
Despite being summer, it's still been busy!
We've received lots of feedback…
Despite being summer, it's still been busy!
We've received lots of feedback…
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New NHS WhatsApp Channel Brings Trusted Health Advice Straight to Your Phone
Healthwatch Rotherham welcomes NHS England’s launch of an official WhatsApp channel designed to deliver reliable health information directly to the…
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How can self-employment affect health and care, and what would help?
Our latest insight looks at how to tackle care barriers among self-employed people.
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Latest reports and publication

How to improve ADHD support for people
The impact ADHD has on people’s lives can be profound and can be spread across multiple areas of their life. Our new report highlights these impacts and the changes we are calling for to ensure everyone gets the support they need.
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You said, we did report - July 25
Our 'You said, we did' report for July 2025 is now available.
This month we were heard from 74 people who either shared their experiences of health and social care services, or asked for information and signposting help. Our report highlights some of the things we heard and some of the actions we have taken, as well as some of the feedback given to us.
This month we were heard from 74 people who either shared their experiences of health and social care services, or asked for information and signposting help. Our report highlights some of the things we heard and some of the actions we have taken, as well as some of the feedback given to us.
Find out more