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During December 2019, representatives from Healthwatch Rotherham attended the Urgent and Emergency Care Centre at Rotherham General Hospital to speak with residents about their reasons for attending. -
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Read the latest advice and information from NHS England and Public Health England about the Coronavirus -
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As from the 1st April 2020 Rotherham Healthwatch Ltd will no longer be delivering the Healthwatch service in Rotherham. The contract will now be delivered by Citizens Advice Rotherham and District. -
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Healthwatch Rotherham would like to know your experiences of Coronavirus -
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If you have cancer, it's understandable you might feel anxious about COVID-19. The Government and NHS have both confirmed that cancer treatment should continue to be prioritised during the response to the COVID-19 emergency. -
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Thank you to everyone who took part in our Covid-19 Survey, we are now able to publish our findings. -
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Find out about the work we did during 2019/20, Helping to make sure that health and social care services are listening to the patient voice. -
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Our Steering Group meets regularly throughout the year to discuss our strategic direction, what people are telling us and to make sure that we are fulfilling our statutory duty. -
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Our Steering Group meets regularly throughout the year to discuss our strategic direction, what people are telling and us and to make sure we are fulfilling our statutory duty. -
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Prior to Coronavirus the hospital discharge process was long and drawn out. Hospitals needed to free up beds during the pandemic and the government released new guidelines to streamline the discharge process
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We are pleased to share with you, the first edition of our Newsletter. We will publish regular updates on what we are up to and how we are feeding back your experiences of health and social care in the Town -
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Our Steering Group meets regularly throughout the year to discuss our strategic direction, what people are telling us and to make sure we are fulfilling our statutory duty. -
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Our second issue of our monthly newsletter gives an update on Covid-19 and an insight into the
flu vaccination programme in Rotherham. You can also find out more information on the project we
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Our Steering Group meets regularly throughout the year to discuss our strategic direction, what people are telling us and to make sure we are fulfilling our statutory duty. -
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Published a little early due to the Christmas holidays, our latest newsletter gives an update on the Covid-19 vaccine and gives information on our
new Healthwatch........Lets talk project starting January 2021. -
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Our Steering Group meets regularly throughout the year to discuss our strategic direction, what people are telling us and to make sure we are fulfilling our statutory duty. -
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Since the Covid-19 pandemic, it's been estimated that across the UK there are 13.5 million unpaid carers. Many people are unaware of their rights as a carer and, as a result, are not accessing the help and support they are entitled to. -
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Our latest ‘Let’s Talk’ event looked at access to dentistry in Rotherham. We had a turnout of 10 guests from services including dentistry, Healthwatch and Voluntary Action Rotherham. -
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Our next Healthwatch Rotherham newsletter is available to download and read now -
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Due to an increase in dentist enquiries over the past few months, between December 2021 - January 2022 we decided to look into dentistry issues in Rotherham, and how Rotherham residents have found accessing a dentist in the past 12 months. -
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Decision Making Policy - 2022 (updated version) -
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Our March 2022 newsletter is available to download and read now -
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Our latest 'Let's Talk' event took place on Wednesday 23rd March at 11am and discussed an Age Friendly Rotherham -
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Healthwatch Rotherham have conducted a report that looks into how Rotherham residents access GP services, any issues they have experienced in the past 12 months, and how providers can improve the patient experience. -
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Our April 'Let's Talk' discussed cancer awareness.
Unfortunately, we had a low turnout for this. If you would like to participate in our market research for our 'Let's Talk' events - you can do so here: https://forms.gle/aqky9wmX6yiAYzN88 -
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Our May 22 newsletter is now available to read -
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Our 2021-2022 Annual Report is now published and available to read.
If you have any questions about anything featured in this report, please contact the Healthwatch manager Natalie Palmer on: Natalie.palmer@healthwatchrotherham.org.uk -
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Our latest online Zoom Let’s Talk event focused on carers, following on from National Carers Week that took place between the 6th and 12th June.
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The new Integrated Care System (ICS) is a change to how health and care decisions will be made in our area. Read the statement from local Healthwatch in South Yorkshire about how we'll be working as part of this new system. -
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Our latest Let's Talk event was held on Zoom and discussed Perinatal Mental Health -
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Our latest report on Long Covid/Post-Covid syndrome is now available to read below. We wanted to get an overview of how Long Covid is affecting Rotherham residents, what symptoms they are experiencing and what services they are accessing -
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Please see below the front page of last weeks Rotherham Advertiser, which highlights GP appointment issues in Rotherham, and that patients are demanding change, which has been taken from our recent GP report. Thank you for all your support -
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Our latest 'Let's Talk' event discussed breastfeeding -
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Huge thank you to everyone who joined us last weekend at the Rotherham Show. We had a fantastic time meeting you and discussing our service and how we can support you and others. -
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For our next report, we will be looking into how Rotherham residents access health and social care information.
All responses will be anonymous. Please complete our survey and make your voice heard!
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We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen
News 8th September 2022 -
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Our defibrillator report is now available to read below. The report highlights the importance of defibrillators being available and accessible to the public, locations in Rotherham, how to purchase one and training videos/guides -
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Our September ‘Let’s Talk’ event looked at suicide prevention and awareness. -
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Join us at our online drop in on Tuesday 11th October from 9:30am-11:30am.
Grab yourself and cuppa and share your story with us on healthcare services in Rotherham
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Healthwatch Rotherham believe it is important that you, as a resident, knows who pays for your health and social care services in South Yorkshire.