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We were back again at the Rotherham Show with Citizens Advice on the 2nd and 3rd September in glorious sunshine. We spoke to so many of you, handed out surveys, listened to your experiences and made sure you knew how to contact us if needed. -
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In August, we spoke to 52 people about their experiences with Health and Social Care services in Rotherham. We have broken down the feedback we have received into services and common themes. All feedback will be shared with the services mentioned. -
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Our Community Engagement Officer Andrea has been out in the community again this month gathering feedback from residents on health and social care services. All feedback will be shared with services to improve the patient experience -
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In September, we spoke to 60 people regarding their experiences with health and social care services in Rotherham. You can hear about their experiences with GP's, Rotherham Hospital and mental health services in our report below -
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On Monday 9th October, Healthwatch Rotherham organised an event with Hellaby Craft Club to discuss self-care in extreme weathers and our ever-changing climate. Our guest speaker for this event was Kym Gleeson, a wellbeing co-ordinator with Age UK -
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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 -
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In October 2023, we spoke to 35 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: -
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On Wednesday 15th November, Healthwatch Rotherham and Rehana Hussain from the RDASH Long Covid Team, spoke to 20 people at the Unity Centre about Long Covid. The session was split into two 10 minute sessions (men and women) and was given in Urdu. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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In January 2024, we spoke to 61 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: -
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On Wednesday 17th January 2024 a member of staff and a volunteer from Healthwatch Rotherham attended an announced visit of Cherry Trees care home. We spoke to staff, residents, family and friends and you can find our observations and survey results below. -
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On Friday 2nd February 2024, our Community Engagement Officer Andrea McCann went along to meet the u3a Lifestyle group at Tesco’s community room, to discuss all things NHS!
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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. -
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In February 2024, we spoke to 43 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: -
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We want to gain a better understanding of how reliable and accessible public transport is for people across South Yorkshire who need to use it to get to and from health appointments, as well as the issues facing other transport users.
We are gathering this information to help us with our research so that we can campaign for transport reform.
Everyone who completes the survey has the chance to be entered into a prize draw for a £10 supermarket voucher. If you wish to be entered, please add your email address or telephone number when prompted at the end of the questionnaire! -
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In March 2024, we spoke to 58 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: -
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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.
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Are you struggling to find an NHS dentist? The new dental recovery plan might help you get the dental care you need. -
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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. -
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Did you know you can choose which hospital you go to when referred for a test, diagnosis, or treatment? Find out how. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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: -
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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. -
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On Tuesday 14th March 2024, Healthwatch Rotherham attended Dearne Valley College for their Health & Wellbeing event! -
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A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect.