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

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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.

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. Enter and View - Athorpe Lodge

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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

  6. Enter and View - Ashton Court Report

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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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. Where can I go for help when I am ill in winter?

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    Feeling unwell? Read on for advice about where you can go for help with your health during the winter months.

  12. Coronavirus: What does shielding mean?

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    Find out more about shielding, who it applies to, and what to do if you're a shielder.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. What should you expect from home care services?

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