Healthwatch Sheffield
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Our vision for Sheffield is a city where people have an equal chance of a healthy life.
Health and social care services designed, commissioned, and delivered using the views of Sheffield's people. Talk to us!
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Health and social care services designed, commissioned, and delivered using the views of Sheffield's people. Talk to us!
https://linktr.ee/healthwatchsheffield
Resident doctors began a 5 day strike today. It will last until 7am Wednesday 19 November.
👉If you have a planned appointment/procedure, you should still attend unless you've been told otherwise.
🚨Key urgent and emergency services are still running too - don't put off seeking help in an emergency.
👉If you have a planned appointment/procedure, you should still attend unless you've been told otherwise.
🚨Key urgent and emergency services are still running too - don't put off seeking help in an emergency.
November 14, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Resident doctors began a 5 day strike today. It will last until 7am Wednesday 19 November.
👉If you have a planned appointment/procedure, you should still attend unless you've been told otherwise.
🚨Key urgent and emergency services are still running too - don't put off seeking help in an emergency.
👉If you have a planned appointment/procedure, you should still attend unless you've been told otherwise.
🚨Key urgent and emergency services are still running too - don't put off seeking help in an emergency.
Are you eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine this winter? If you are aged over 75, live in a care home for older adults, or have a weakened immune system due to a health condition or medical treatment, you might be advised to get a booster
November 11, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Are you eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine this winter? If you are aged over 75, live in a care home for older adults, or have a weakened immune system due to a health condition or medical treatment, you might be advised to get a booster
Sheffield Wednesday community programme run a free talk club on Thursday mornings at Bents Green Methodist Church. Find out more below
November 10, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Sheffield Wednesday community programme run a free talk club on Thursday mornings at Bents Green Methodist Church. Find out more below
Consultation closes tomorrow! Have your say on the way Sheffield City Council charges for Adult Social Care:
Proposed Changes to Fairer Contributions Policy For Adult Social Care
Background Adult Social Care is delivered by the Council under the Care Act 2014. The Council charges for this service subject to a financial assessment of the persons ability to pay towards their…
haveyoursay.sheffield.gov.uk
November 8, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Consultation closes tomorrow! Have your say on the way Sheffield City Council charges for Adult Social Care:
Are you aged 16-24? Share your views on care on Sheffield’s adult hospital services and help them to improve care for their younger patients: secure.membra.co.uk/ExperienceST...
November 7, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Are you aged 16-24? Share your views on care on Sheffield’s adult hospital services and help them to improve care for their younger patients: secure.membra.co.uk/ExperienceST...
The NHS in Yorkshire & Humber are running a patient experience survey about Urgent Dental Care. Can you share your views and help to inform improvement work? forms.office.com/pages/respon...
November 5, 2025 at 12:02 PM
The NHS in Yorkshire & Humber are running a patient experience survey about Urgent Dental Care. Can you share your views and help to inform improvement work? forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Have you signed the national petition? We’re calling on the government to review their decision to abolish local Healthwatch and protect independent voice: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
November 3, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Have you signed the national petition? We’re calling on the government to review their decision to abolish local Healthwatch and protect independent voice: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
Have your say on the way the Council charges for Adult Social Care. The two proposed changes involve raising the fee caps for care at home, and an annual arrangement fee. The consultation closes on 9th November: haveyoursay.sheffield.gov.uk/proposed-cha...
October 30, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Have your say on the way the Council charges for Adult Social Care. The two proposed changes involve raising the fee caps for care at home, and an annual arrangement fee. The consultation closes on 9th November: haveyoursay.sheffield.gov.uk/proposed-cha...
Sheffield has 7 Family Hubs across the city, who offer a range of activities and support to families. Help them to develop their support by taking their short survey:
Family Hubs: have you heard of them? do you know what they offer?
Here in Sheffield we have 7 Family Hubs across the city. We want to know if families have heard of Family Hubs. Your feedback will help us understand how well the hubs are known and how we can make…
haveyoursay.sheffield.gov.uk
October 30, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Sheffield has 7 Family Hubs across the city, who offer a range of activities and support to families. Help them to develop their support by taking their short survey:
There are new eligibility guidelines for the COVID19 vaccine this winter. Make sure you know if you’re recommended to get a booster jab
October 29, 2025 at 3:15 PM
There are new eligibility guidelines for the COVID19 vaccine this winter. Make sure you know if you’re recommended to get a booster jab
From today, emergency contraception (the morning-after pill) will be available in pharmacies across England for free - without having to visit a GP or sexual health clinic.
Find out more: www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Find out more: www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
NHS makes morning-after pill available for free across pharmacies in England
Those in need of free emergency contraception no longer have to see their GP or attend a sexual health clinic
www.theguardian.com
October 29, 2025 at 11:44 AM
From today, emergency contraception (the morning-after pill) will be available in pharmacies across England for free - without having to visit a GP or sexual health clinic.
Find out more: www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Find out more: www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
NHS Urgent Dental Care is being reviewed in Yorkshire & Humber. Share your experiences of Urgent Dental Care to help inform improvement work: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
October 28, 2025 at 1:32 PM
NHS Urgent Dental Care is being reviewed in Yorkshire & Humber. Share your experiences of Urgent Dental Care to help inform improvement work: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Let’s talk it out: a free talk club for men
Run by the Sheffield Wednesday Community Programme. Runs every Thursday 11-12.30am at Bents Green Methodist Church
Run by the Sheffield Wednesday Community Programme. Runs every Thursday 11-12.30am at Bents Green Methodist Church
October 27, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Let’s talk it out: a free talk club for men
Run by the Sheffield Wednesday Community Programme. Runs every Thursday 11-12.30am at Bents Green Methodist Church
Run by the Sheffield Wednesday Community Programme. Runs every Thursday 11-12.30am at Bents Green Methodist Church
Enhanced Care is when a patient on a ward needs a member of staff to stay with them all or most of the time. Sheffield Teaching Hospitals would like your views on Enhanced Care – what it feels like as a patient, and how they could improve it: secure.membra.co.uk/ExperienceST...
October 25, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Enhanced Care is when a patient on a ward needs a member of staff to stay with them all or most of the time. Sheffield Teaching Hospitals would like your views on Enhanced Care – what it feels like as a patient, and how they could improve it: secure.membra.co.uk/ExperienceST...
Do you work or volunteer with people who might have questions about health, care, and wider support services?
Come to a drop-in information session on Wednesday 5th November and find out more about our information & advice service - and how we might be able to help you and the people you work with
Come to a drop-in information session on Wednesday 5th November and find out more about our information & advice service - and how we might be able to help you and the people you work with
October 24, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Do you work or volunteer with people who might have questions about health, care, and wider support services?
Come to a drop-in information session on Wednesday 5th November and find out more about our information & advice service - and how we might be able to help you and the people you work with
Come to a drop-in information session on Wednesday 5th November and find out more about our information & advice service - and how we might be able to help you and the people you work with
The CQC has recently rated the Out of Hours service run by Primary Care Sheffield as “Outstanding” – their highest rating. Their report calls the service responsive and well-led; find out more: www.cqc.org.uk/press-releas...
October 24, 2025 at 11:45 AM
The CQC has recently rated the Out of Hours service run by Primary Care Sheffield as “Outstanding” – their highest rating. Their report calls the service responsive and well-led; find out more: www.cqc.org.uk/press-releas...
Free half term holiday camps this October half term with Sheffield Healthy Holidays – fun activities for kids and lunch provided. For kids aged 5-10 years who receive free school meals. Find out more and book: sheffieldhealthyholidays.org
October 23, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Free half term holiday camps this October half term with Sheffield Healthy Holidays – fun activities for kids and lunch provided. For kids aged 5-10 years who receive free school meals. Find out more and book: sheffieldhealthyholidays.org
Have you heard of Sheffield Family Hubs? They are running a survey to find out what people know about them – the findings will help them to make the Hubs more visible in the community: haveyoursay.sheffield.gov.uk/family-hubs
October 22, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Have you heard of Sheffield Family Hubs? They are running a survey to find out what people know about them – the findings will help them to make the Hubs more visible in the community: haveyoursay.sheffield.gov.uk/family-hubs
Sheffield City Council are consulting on proposed changes to the way they charge for Adult Social Care.
These changes will affect full fee payers, but anyone can have their say on the consultation: haveyoursay.sheffield.gov.uk/proposed-cha...
These changes will affect full fee payers, but anyone can have their say on the consultation: haveyoursay.sheffield.gov.uk/proposed-cha...
October 21, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Sheffield City Council are consulting on proposed changes to the way they charge for Adult Social Care.
These changes will affect full fee payers, but anyone can have their say on the consultation: haveyoursay.sheffield.gov.uk/proposed-cha...
These changes will affect full fee payers, but anyone can have their say on the consultation: haveyoursay.sheffield.gov.uk/proposed-cha...
Our latest newsletter is out. Find out about the latest ways you can have your say on health and social care in Sheffield: mailchi.mp/healthwatchs...
October 20, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Our latest newsletter is out. Find out about the latest ways you can have your say on health and social care in Sheffield: mailchi.mp/healthwatchs...
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Next week is the school half-term holidays here in Sheffield, so here is a useful list of places that kids can eat for free (or cheap) during the holiday.
list via Money Saving Central (on facebook)
#halfterm #kidseatfree
list via Money Saving Central (on facebook)
#halfterm #kidseatfree
October 20, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Next week is the school half-term holidays here in Sheffield, so here is a useful list of places that kids can eat for free (or cheap) during the holiday.
list via Money Saving Central (on facebook)
#halfterm #kidseatfree
list via Money Saving Central (on facebook)
#halfterm #kidseatfree
Reposted by Healthwatch Sheffield
🍽️ It's NHS Chef of the Year finals week! 🧑🍳 👩🍳
Good luck 🍀 to our culinary duo Martin Spray and Chloe Millis-Poole who will be showcasing their talents after winning the regional heat to become one of eight national finalists in the
NHS Chef of the Year competition 🔥
#NHSChef2025 #NHSCatering
Good luck 🍀 to our culinary duo Martin Spray and Chloe Millis-Poole who will be showcasing their talents after winning the regional heat to become one of eight national finalists in the
NHS Chef of the Year competition 🔥
#NHSChef2025 #NHSCatering
October 20, 2025 at 10:08 AM
🍽️ It's NHS Chef of the Year finals week! 🧑🍳 👩🍳
Good luck 🍀 to our culinary duo Martin Spray and Chloe Millis-Poole who will be showcasing their talents after winning the regional heat to become one of eight national finalists in the
NHS Chef of the Year competition 🔥
#NHSChef2025 #NHSCatering
Good luck 🍀 to our culinary duo Martin Spray and Chloe Millis-Poole who will be showcasing their talents after winning the regional heat to become one of eight national finalists in the
NHS Chef of the Year competition 🔥
#NHSChef2025 #NHSCatering
We're at Sheffield Foyer's health & wellbeing day today, chatting with young people about health and care. Thanks for having us!
October 9, 2025 at 11:02 AM
We're at Sheffield Foyer's health & wellbeing day today, chatting with young people about health and care. Thanks for having us!
Tell us what you think about health and social care in Sheffield. Sharing your feedback can help services to improve: www.healthwatchsheffield.co.uk/share-your-v...
September 29, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Tell us what you think about health and social care in Sheffield. Sharing your feedback can help services to improve: www.healthwatchsheffield.co.uk/share-your-v...