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Mental Health Awareness Week 2026: Taking Action for Our Wellbeing

At Healthwatch Rotherham, we believe small actions can make a meaningful difference. That’s why, this week, we’re encouraging people to focus on simple, achievable actions that can support mental wellbeing – at home, at work, and in our communities.
Mental Health Awareness Week runs from 11–17 May 2026 and is led by the Mental Health Foundation.

This year’s theme is “Take Action…
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Thyme to eat: From plot to plate

Forget the "organic" stickers. The shortest, and healthiest, supply chain starts in your own back garden. Growing your own food is an act of self-sufficiency that turns a few packets of seeds into a powerhouse of nutrition. From plot to plate,…
This blog explores the benefits of green spaces, nutritional value of what you grow, and effective ways to keep costs down during your cultivation…
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National Neighbourhood Health Lead Visits Rotherham Pilot Site

South Yorkshire recently welcomed a visit from Minal Bakhai, Clinical Lead for the National Neighbourhood Health Implementation Programme at NHS England, who came to learn more about the innovative work being delivered across Doncaster and Rotherham’s…
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Sunburn: What you should know

As we head into summer, everyone wants to enjoy the lovely weather but as we enjoy this season, we should also be aware of how to take care of our…
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You said, we did - April edition

Our You said, we did' report for April 2026 is now available.

This month we were contacted by 79 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.
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The Public Perspective: Accessing Adult Social Care at Riverside House

Healthwatch Rotherham held a mystery shop at RMBC Riverside House. The purpose of the mystery shopper experience is to see how easy it is for the public to access adult social care information and services. By having individuals pose as potential service users, Healthwatch can assess real-world factors like staff friendliness, response times, and the quality of communication across face-to-face, telephone, and digital channels.
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