News and reports | Healthwatch Rotherham

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New project aimed at getting men to talk

Healthwatch Rotherham have secured funding from Rotherham Clinical Commissioning Group to trial a new group aimed at getting men talking......about anything!! They will be very informal sessions with a relaxed atmosphere, why not come along and see what its all about..... Launch of M.A.T.T (Men Actually Talking Together) Men's Mental Health Project

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Rotherham Friendship Lunches and Songs to Remember Launch

Home Instead Senior Care in Rotherham are launching a Friendship Lunches on Monday 21st May 2018 from 12 noon at Sir Jacks in Bramley. Its accessible with good parking. Primarily, the focus is to help tackle loneliness in the community and we aim to arrange a programme of further events. It is open to all. We want to work collaboratively with local organisations and individuals to address important issues affecting our communities, to invite them to participate and to have a part to play in our future events if they wish.

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Hospital Services Review

Have you recently used Maternity Services in Rotherham? If so we would love to hear from you!

23 January 2019

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Proposed Budget Cuts

Healthwatch England and Local Healthwatch were formed as a result of the Health and Social Care Act 2012, as as a recommendation from the Francis Report which highlighted the findings from the Mid Staffordshire Trust Public Inquiry, where hundreds of patients died needlessly due to sub-standard care and staff failings. Each Local Authority has a Healthwatch and we are the independent local champion for all residents who use health and social care services, we provide a voice for your community and help to shape future services, whilst keeping a watchful eye on the services currently being provided.

19 October 2018

Could you be an Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Trust Governor or would you like to vote in their 2018 Elections

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Trust are looking for new Governors, are you over the age of 16 with an interest in your local health services? Do you have good interpersonal skills to communicate with a range of people? Can you draw on experiences in other roles, for example volunteering, at work or in your person life? Do you have enthusiasm, commitment and are you able to work as part of a team?

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Have your say on the future of research to help people living with and beyond cancer

The National Cancer Research Institute say that more and more people are living with the consequences of cancer and its treatment - what is termed as Living With and Beyond Cancer. But there is not enough research relevant to Living With and Beyond Cancer. They are working on a project to change this and want to hear from people affected by cancer, including patients, families and carers as well as healthcare professionals.

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Have your say - REWS Survey

Rotherham Clinical Commissioning Group will be looking for a new provider of community equipment. This is because Rotherham Hospital who have provided the REWS service to-date have chosen not to provide this service in the future. We want to hear the views and experiences of people that have used the service to shape the new service, and to be part of the process of finding a new provider.

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Have your say - Adult Autism Diagnosis

As part of the development of an Autism Strategy for Rotherham, a key focus area is adult autism diagnosis and treatment. Rotherham Clinical Commissioning Group are leading a review of the current provision of autism diagnosis and support following diagnostic assessments for adults in Rotherham.

15 January 2018

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NHS England consults on freeing-up £136M to boost frontline NHS care by curbing prescription costs.

NHS England has launched a public consultation on proposals to rein in prescription for some "over the counter" products such as dandruff shampoo and drops for tired eyes, freeing-up up to £136 million to expand other treatments for major conditions such as cancer and mental health problems. Ending routine prescribing for minor, short term conditions, many of which will cure themselves or cause no long term effect on health, would free up NHS funds for frontline care.

15 January 2018

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Your views needed - GP Extended Access Survey

Rotherham Clinical Commissioning Group are considering the best way to increase access to GP Practices by 2018.

30 November 2017

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Rotherham Older Peoples Month 2017

Following last year's successful innovation of having a whole month to promote older voices in Rotherham we are pleased to inform you that October is Rotherham Older Peoples Month 2017.

15 September 2017

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Keeping People Living with Dementia Safe from Fire

Do you know any one living with dementia and have concerns about their wellbeing? Nationally it is recognised that Dementia is known to be a major factor involved in accidental house fires and fire related injuries and deaths.