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Upcoming Enter & View visit to Swallownest Court
We will be visiting Swallownest Court on 14th April 2025 from 10am to 1pm and we would like to hear from you if you, or your relative, is currently using their services.
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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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Spotlight shares - February 2025
Andrea and Nicola have been out and about in the community during February 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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We’ve tested - have you?
In support of National #HIVTestingWeek, we popped along to Yorkshire MESMAC in Rotherham to take advantage of their free HIV testing!
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Our annual report is now available in Easy Read
Our Easy Read annual report for 2023 to 2024 is now ready.
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Our evidence - what does Healthwatch use and how?
To champion the public's views, we act on clear, informed evidence of their health and social care experiences.
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Transport survey - tell us your views and get the chance to be entered into a free prize draw to win a £10 supermarket voucher!
We want to gain a better understanding of how reliable and accessible public transport is for people across South Yorkshire who need to use it to get…
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Latest reports and publication
Strategic Advisory Board meeting minutes - 16th April 2025
Our Strategic Advisory Board meets every month to steer the strategic direction of Healthwatch Rotherham, ensuring that our vision, aims and values are upheld. The Strategic Advisory Board helps to deliver an effective Healthwatch service in line with current legislation.
To find out more about what we discussed in our latest Strategic Advisory Board meeting please see the minutes below.
To find out more about what we discussed in our latest Strategic Advisory Board meeting please see the minutes below.
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Let’s Talk - 5 Ways to Wellbeing
On Monday 7th April 2025, our Community Engagement and Projects officer Andrea attended a Flourish session at Shiloh, which is a safe space event for women who are homeless, in temporary accommodation, or at risk of becoming homeless.
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