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Exploring Creative Health at Wentworth Woodhouse: A September to Remember!
September brought a burst of inspiration for our team as Kym, along with our newest team member Danielle, had the exciting opportunity to attend the Rotherham Creative Health Symposium. And where better to soak up creative energy than the stunning…
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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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Lets talk: Breast Cancer Awareness
Healthwatch Rotherham attended Rotherham College to support a series of educational sessions focused on breast cancer awareness and early detection.…
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Healthwatch Rotherham and Rotherham Sight & Sound Collaboration
Healthwatch Rotherham & Rotherham Sight and Sound come together to collaborate on making new communication cards!
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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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Latest reports and publication
''You said, we did'' - October Report
Our 'You said, we did' report for October 2025 is now available.
This month we were heard from 78 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. We had a massive response at our outreach engagements totaling 275 people seen!
This month we were heard from 78 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. We had a massive response at our outreach engagements totaling 275 people seen!
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Waiting Well Report: Rotherham Hospital
During several public engagement sessions conducted by Healthwatch Rotherham, concerns were raised about hospital referral waiting times. A number of individuals reported experiencing delays of several weeks for their referrals, with some expressing that they felt abandoned by the NHS during this period of uncertainty.
In response to these concerns, Healthwatch Rotherham launched a web-based SmartSurvey to gather data on patients' experiences of "waiting well" and to explore whether this approach had been recommended or supported by their healthcare professionals.
In response to these concerns, Healthwatch Rotherham launched a web-based SmartSurvey to gather data on patients' experiences of "waiting well" and to explore whether this approach had been recommended or supported by their healthcare professionals.
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