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Let's Talk CPR and Defibrillators
On Wednesday 10th September, our Community Engagement Officer Andrea went along to the Headway Rotherham social group at the Hub on Barbers Ave, Rawmarsh. She was joined there by Joanne and James from the Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) to talk to the…
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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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Taking Paracetamol during pregnancy.
There is no evidence that taking paracetamol during pregnancy causes autism in children.
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Opening up access: new communication cards for deaf and hard of hearing patients
Imagine stepping into your GP surgery, clinic or hospital and instantly letting staff know exactly how you communicate—no awkward explanations needed…
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The updated Accessible Information Standard is now available
NHS England has published the long-awaited updates to the Accessible Information Standard. Read our response.
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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