News and reports

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.

During December 2024, we spoke to 37 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 we heard below:

Do you or a loved one need help with social care services? Read the article below to find out answers to key questions about who can access adult social care and how to pay for it.

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

Tips to help you stay well this winter and get the care you need.

During November 2024, we spoke to 80 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 we heard below:

On Friday 8th November 2024, two trained representatives from Healthwatch Rotherham visited Woodstock Bower Surgery 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.

Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services

With asylum seekers and refugees continuing to face challenges in the UK, we hear from Elena* about her fight to get the healthcare help she needed *name changed

One in four people in the UK have a mental health condition. With everything going on in our daily lives, awareness of our mental health and how to care for ourselves or others is essential.

During October 2024, we spoke to 73 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 we heard below:

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