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To champion the public's views, we act on clear, informed evidence of their health and social care experiences.

Healthwatch England recently published an evidence model which explains what data we collect and how, how we talk about it, and how we choose topics to focus on.

If you have a learning disability or autism, we want to hear from you to learn about how you feel GP's, hospitals and dentists care for you. We want to know who is getting things right and providing you with great care, and who isn't so good. Where you feel care is not good, what needs to be better? This survey is to give you a voice to tell us what you feel good care looks like and for them to make any changes so that they can make care better.

Our Community Engagement Officer Andrea has been out and about in the community this month gathering feedback from local people about their experiences with health and social care services in Rotherham.

Our Transformation together strategy for 2024-27 is now available for you to view.

The strategy outlines who we are, what our vision is, what we aim to achieve and who will support us in achieving this.

In April 2024, we spoke to 47 people about their experiences and feedback on health and social care services in Rotherham. This was through a combination of in-person engagement and enquiries. You can find their feedback below:

Local Healthwatch have been set up in every local authority area in England by the Health and Social Care Act 2012. This sets out the statutory duties of each Healthwatch, which you can read more about here.

On 8th April 2024, our Community Engagement and Projects Officer, Andrea, visited Rotherham’s Parkinson's support group to have a general chat about all things Healthwatch.

From 31 October 2023, GP surgeries must give patients online access to their new health record entries. Find out what information is in your record and how to access it.

Did you know you can choose which hospital you go to when referred for a test, diagnosis, or treatment? Find out how.

The new Pharmacy First scheme enables your local pharmacy to treat some common conditions with prescription-only medicines, without you visiting your GP. Find out everything you need to know.

Are you struggling to find an NHS dentist? The new dental recovery plan might help you get the dental care you need.

During February and March 2024, we were joined by two University of Sheffield students, Olivia and Holly.

They were a fantastic addition to our team and spent their time carrying out vital research for us as well as attending engagement events with our Community and Engagements officer, Andrea.