News and reports

Andrea and Nicola have been out and about in the community during September 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.

New Freedom of Information findings reveal a worrying picture of pharmacy closures across England, hitting older people and rural communities the hardest.

Cervical screening, previously known as a smear test, saves over 4,000 lives every year in the UK. However, some women find it uncomfortable, so it's important to know what support is available and what adjustments you can request.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression triggered by seasonal changes. One in twenty people in the UK are diagnosed with the condition, with men more likely to be diagnosed with SAD than women.

Well the weather may not have been as kind as last year but it didn’t stop people turning out in great numbers to the 2024 Rotherham Show!

With more than thirty recognised symptoms of menopause and growing awareness of the impact on day-to-day life, it can help to know what to look out for and what support is available.

During August 2024, we spoke to 77 people about their experiences of health and social care services in Rotherham. This was through a combination of in-person engagement and enquiries. You can see the feedback below:

Did you know Volunteer Responders can help you access support and services such as collecting prescriptions and shopping delivery?

Andrea and Nicola have been out and about in the community during August gathering feedback from local people about their experiences with health and social care services in Rotherham.

Look out for them both at events coming up during September and pop along to tell them your stories.

Our Easy Read annual report for 2023 to 2024 is now ready.

On Wednesday 14th August 2024, our Community Engagement Officer Andrea went along to the Rotherham Heart Support Group at the United Reform Church in Rotherham. She was joined there by Yvonne Hargreaves from the Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) to talk to the group about CPR and defibrillators.

NHS social prescribing link workers can connect you to the right community groups and services to help support you.