News and reports

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.

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.

On Thursday 19th June, we were part of Let's Talk "Preparation for Adulthood" event at The Willows School in Thurcroft.
Through networking over the last couple of years, we were able to signpost the school to some services that provide our Rotherham people with some excellent support and information.

Following a conversation recently with some people who access support from Headway Rotherham, we felt it necessary to look into the challenges that people with an Acquired Brain Injury face regarding their healthcare on a regular basis.

Our new research shows how important choice is to people when it comes to their care, and makes recommendations to help ensure they get those choices.
What choices do patients want when they book GP appointments? And are they getting those choices?

Our latest research aims to answer these questions. Our nationally representative polling and interviews with people who have used GP services show how much they value choice in their care. But it also shows evidence of a “choice gap”, where people are not always getting the choices they want and may even be entitled to.

This month we were contacted by 45 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've heard and some of the actions we've taken.

On 14th April and 13th May 2025, trained representatives from Healthwatch Rotherham visited Swallownest Court to carry out an Enter and View visit.

The purpose of the visit was to:
● collect the views from patients, families, volunteers and staff on services
● observe how the facility operates and provides its services
● identify ‘Best Practice’ and highlight any areas of concern

We spoke to staff and patients and you can find out about our observations, survey results and recommendations in our report below.

In our annual report we share the issues we've worked on over the last year and the impact we've had.

Your feedback and experiences help us make a difference to health and social care.

Find out about some of the ways in which we've worked together with the local community and organisations to help make health and social care better in Rotherham.

Our You said, we did' report for May 2025 is now available.

This month we were contacted by 60 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.

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.

On Tuesday 13th May 2025, our Community Engagement & Projects Officer Andrea, travelled to Landmarks Specialist College in Rotherham to deliver a Let’s Talk on personal hygiene. She was joined by Leiann Musgrave, Oral Health Improvement Lead from Rotherham Children’s Public Health Nursing service.

This month we are launching our new 'You said, we did' report! Combining our previous monthly publications 'What we heard' and 'Spotlight shares', our new report provides a monthly update to you and to services.