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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. -
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Everyone should be able to access good quality NHS Dental Services, which are based
on a clinical need and not the ability to pay. -
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Our latest Healthwatch Newsletter is available to download and read now -
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Our latest newsletter is now available to download and read below -
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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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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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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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Healthwatch Rotherham believe it is important that you, as a resident, knows who pays for your health and social care services in South Yorkshire. -
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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 -
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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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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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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 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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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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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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Everyone should be able to access good quality NHS dental services. Take a look at our top tips to help you get the most out of your next dental appointment. -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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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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 -
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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.