Healthwatch Newsletter - November 2021

At Healthwatch Rotherham, everything we do starts with listening. Over the past year, we have worked closely with people across our community to understand their experiences of health and social care, ensuring their voices are not only heard but acted upon. Through engagement, partnership working, and evidence-based insight, we have helped influence meaningful improvements to local services, making care more accessible, responsive, and person-centred for the people of Rotherham.

As we head into summer, everyone wants to enjoy the lovely weather but as we enjoy this season, we should also be aware of how to take care of our bodies as we do so. Even if there is a heatwave or cool weather, there are still harmful UV rays that can damage your skin.

As we move into spring and summer, many people start to notice familiar symptoms like sneezing, itchy eyes, and a runny nose. This could be hay fever (also known as seasonal allergic rhinitis), a common allergy caused by pollen.