1. Thinking about end of life care for you and your family

    Advice and Information -

    End of life care is support for people who are in the last months or years of their life. The guidance on the NHS website helps you know what to expect, how to plan ahead and how to manage your day to day decisions.

  2. Older Peoples Summit 2016

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    On Friday the 7th October 2013, Healthwatch Rotherham held an Older Peoples Summit at The New York Stadium.
    This was the second of three events held in the town during Older Peoples Month.

  3. Older People's Event & Slipper Swap

    News -

    How we celebrated Older People's Month

  4. Unpaid carers in Rotherham are asked to share feedback on care following a year of the COVID-19 Pandemic

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    Alliance of local and national care organisations calls for feedback from unpaid carers after a year which has seen enormous challenges for all those working in the health and social care sector, those using services, and their loved ones

  5. Mind, Body and Soul surveys

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    Healthwatch Rotherham are undertaking a new project titled 'Mind, Body and Soul' over the next few months to find out what people in Rotherham want from services. We will be releasing three surveys in total.

  6. Let's Talk...Dementia Awareness event

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    Thank you to everyone who attended our latest ‘Let’s Talk’ session which discussed Dementia Awareness

  7. Mind, Body and Soul Report

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    Our latest report titled 'Mind, body and soul' is now published and available to read below.

  8. Let's Talk...Age Friendly Rotherham event summary

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    Our latest 'Let's Talk' event took place on Wednesday 23rd March at 11am and discussed an Age Friendly Rotherham

  9. Healthwatch Rotherham's Annual Report 2021-2022

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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

  10. Let's Talk...Carers event write up

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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.

  11. SURVEY: Do you know who provides and pays for your healthcare services in South Yorkshire? (ICS/ICB survey)

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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.

  12. Spotlight Shares October 2022: Services in Rotherham

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    Healthwatch Rotherham have been undertaking community engagement in various services within the Rotherham area. We have listened to service users and noted down some key comments regarding their experiences with health and social care

  13. Spotlight Shares - 8th November 2022

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    Please find attached our spotlight shares from November 2022 covering Mowbray Gardens Library, Hygge Cafe tots club, Shiloh, Kimberworth Park and Breathing Space

  14. Let's Talk Care Homes and Home Care event write-up

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    A huge thank you to all our guest speakers and attendees for attending our November Let's Talk event, this month focusing on Care Homes and Home Care

  15. Spotlight Shares - 30/11/22

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    Please find attached our spotlight shares from the previous 2 weeks, this time covering Mowbray Gardens Library, Rotherham United Dementia Cafe, Mature Millers, Veterans Group and St Mary's Church

  16. Enter and View - Athorpe Lodge

    Report -

    On Thursday 9th February 2023 a member of staff and a volunteer from Healthwatch Rotherham attended an announced visit of Athorpe Lodge. We spoke to staff, residents, family and friends and you can view the results of our inspection below

  17. Let's Talk: Self-care in extreme weathers and the changing climate

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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

  18. Unpaid Carers

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    Hearing the voices of Unpaid Carers in Rotherham

  19. What should you expect from home care services?

    Advice and Information -

    The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services?

  20. What should you expect when it comes to care for your teeth?

    Advice and Information -

    Four questions staff should ask you or a loved one about your oral health if you’re a care home resident, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence quick guide.

  21. Enter and View - Ashton Court Report

    Report -

    Our second 'Enter and View' inspection took place at Ashton Court Care Home on Friday 24th March 2023. We would like to thank Ashton Court for allowing us into their care home and letting us complete the inspection.
    You can view the report below

  22. Enter and View - Eastwood House Care Home

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    On Friday 22nd September we conducted an announced inspection on Eastwood House Care Home in Rotherham. We spoke to a mixture of staff and residents, and you can find our observations and survey results below. Thank you to Eastwood House Care Home

  23. Enter and View - Cherry Trees Care Home

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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.