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
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
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...
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
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...
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...
This month is Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month, be raising awareness of cancer risk factors. You can inherit an increased risk of certain cancers through alterations or mutations in genes. Find out more: bit.ly/4g62QiH
September 25, 2025 at 12:33 PM
This month is Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month, be raising awareness of cancer risk factors. You can inherit an increased risk of certain cancers through alterations or mutations in genes. Find out more: bit.ly/4g62QiH
Commercial determinants of health can include industries like alcohol, tobacco, gambling, and food. A researcher is looking for workshop participants about this topic – could you get involved? Contact Zoe: z.l.clarke@sheffield.ac.uk
September 23, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Commercial determinants of health can include industries like alcohol, tobacco, gambling, and food. A researcher is looking for workshop participants about this topic – could you get involved? Contact Zoe: z.l.clarke@sheffield.ac.uk
The NHS Low Income Scheme could help with your NHS health costs. Find out more: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/hc1
September 20, 2025 at 2:42 PM
The NHS Low Income Scheme could help with your NHS health costs. Find out more: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/hc1
Ask the government to review their decision to abolish independent champions for the public in health and social care. The petition is growing – add your voice: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
September 18, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Ask the government to review their decision to abolish independent champions for the public in health and social care. The petition is growing – add your voice: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
Do you have questions about health and social care? You can contact us for trustworthy, independent information and advice about your rights, options, and support available to you. Get in touch: www.healthwatchsheffield.co.uk/contact-us
September 16, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Do you have questions about health and social care? You can contact us for trustworthy, independent information and advice about your rights, options, and support available to you. Get in touch: www.healthwatchsheffield.co.uk/contact-us
Do you have a low income? You could get help with the cost of your NHS prescriptions and NHS dental treatment through the NHS Low Income Scheme. Find out more: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/hc1
September 14, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Do you have a low income? You could get help with the cost of your NHS prescriptions and NHS dental treatment through the NHS Low Income Scheme. Find out more: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/hc1
Would you like to take part in a research study later this year? The commercial determinants of health are business activities like the making and selling of goods and services that can positively or negatively affect people’s health. Contact Zoe to find out more: z.l.clarke@sheffield.ac.uk
September 12, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Would you like to take part in a research study later this year? The commercial determinants of health are business activities like the making and selling of goods and services that can positively or negatively affect people’s health. Contact Zoe to find out more: z.l.clarke@sheffield.ac.uk