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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Healthwatch Sheffield@hwsheffield· 21d

Today is International Self-Care Day - did you know it takes place on the 24th day of the 7th month to symbolise the fact that self-care should be 24/7? 😊

Healthwatch Sheffield@hwsheffield· 21d

Are you the parent of the 3-year-old? Sheffield Hallam University are carrying out a study into the impact of screen use on child cognitive development and are looking for participants. To find out more or take part, scan the QR code below or go to www.tinyurl.com/iKidsJoin

Healthwatch Sheffield@hwsheffield· 22d

If you want to share feedback about health and social care services in Sheffield with us, there are several ways you can get in touch with us!

Simple infographic depicting several ways you can get in touch with Healthwatch Sheffield, and who we are. The image uses Healthwatch theme colours (dark blue, light green, light blue, and white), and has several icons/line drawings illustrating the method of contact (e.g., a telephone for call and text).
The information depicted in the infographic is as follows:
Do you have feedback you’d like to share about health and social care services in Sheffield? Here’s how you can contact us:
Social Media: You can send us a direct message on Instagram, Facebook or Bluesky
Website: You can send us a message via the contact form on our website at the following link https://www.healthwatchsheffield.co.uk/share-your-views
Post: You can send a letter to us at the following address - Healthwatch Sheffield, The Circle, 33 Rockingham Lane, S1 4FW
Call: You can call us on 0114 253 6688 (09:00 – 16:30 Monday to Friday)
Text: You can send a text to us on 0741 524 9657
Drop-in: You can come and speak to our friendly Information and Advice Officer at our drop-in every Wednesday between 10 AM and 1 PM on the ground floor of The Circle on Rockingham Lane
Community: You can often find us out and about in the community at local events
About Us: Healthwatch Sheffield gathers people’s views on health and social care in Sheffield and shares them with decision makers to inform improvements. Each month we visit a range of local community groups and health services to ask people about their experiences and find out what’s important to them. We also provide a free service which helps people to find reliable and trustworthy information and advice about care and support options.

Healthwatch Sheffield@hwsheffield· 23d

3.4 billion people—over 42% of the world—live with a neurological condition. Brain disorders are now the leading cause of global disability. This World Brain Day (22 July 2026), let's advocate for #AccessForAll. See the link in our bio for more details #WorldBrainDay #BrainHealth #Neurology

Image shows a poster from the World Federation of Neurology for World Brain Day 2026 with the slogan 'Brain Health: Access For All'. The background image shows a family laughing and having fun with the following text over it:
Over 3.4 billion people 42%
live with neurological conditions
globally brain disorders leading cause of disability
22nd July 2026
#WorldBrainDay2026

Healthwatch Sheffield@hwsheffield· 23d

Our information drop in is open today – and every Wednesday – from 10am until 1pm. Come and speak to us at The Circle for trustworthy, independent information and advice about care and support.

Poster depicting information about the Healthwatch Sheffield Information and Advice Hub. In addition to text, the poster uses Healthwatch theme colours (dark blue and bright pink), and includes three pictures - one showing what the Hub space looks like, a map with the location of the Hub, and a cartoon of a person wearing a hijab talking with a bearded person using a wheelchair.
Information conveyed by poster as follows:
Do you have questions about health
and social care? Healthwatch Sheffield helps people to have a say in what health and social care services are like in Sheffield. We can also help you to find information and advice about health
and social care services. We are independent from the NHS and the Council. Our service is free, and available to anyone living or using services in Sheffield.
Information drop-in: Wednesdays 10am - 1pm
Come to our drop-in for trustworthy information about topics like: Your rights to treatment, What support might be available for you or your family, How to raise a concern about a negative experience. You don’t have to make an appointment. Find our friendly advisor in the Healthwatch Hub on the ground floor of The Circle, 33 Rockingham Lane, Sheffield, S1 4FW.
Other ways to contact us
You can also contact us online or by phone, to share feedback or ask for advice. We’re open Monday-Friday 9am-4.30pm.
Phone is 0114 253 6688
Mobile is 0741 524 9657
Email is info@healthwatchsheffield.co.uk
Website is www.healthwatchsheffield.co.uk

Healthwatch Sheffield@hwsheffield· 24d

In our recent newsletter we let you know about the latest Speak Up reports which you can read on our website! www.healthwatchsheffield.co.uk

Healthwatch Sheffield@hwsheffield· 25d

In our recent newsletter we let you know about what we've been hearing in April and May - you can read the full briefing on our website! www.healthwatchsheffield.co.uk

Healthwatch Sheffield@hwsheffield· 27d

In our recent newsletter we let you know about 'Our annual report 2025 - 26: Speaking up for better care' which you can read on our website! www.healthwatchsheffield.co.uk

Healthwatch Sheffield@hwsheffield· 28d

Did you miss our latest newsletter? Sign up to make sure you don’t miss out on the latest news on health and care in Sheffield. We share updates on our work and events, and ways you can have your say and help to improve services locally: healthwatchsheffield.us9.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...

Simple infographic with following text:
(Cog icon) Our annual report for 2025 - 26
(Megaphone icon) The latest Speak Up reports
(Listening ear icon) What have we been hearing in April and May?

Healthwatch Sheffield@hwsheffield· 28d

Sheffield Health Partnership University are looking for volunteers to carry out Patient-Led Assessments of the Care Environment. Do you have experience as a patient, carer, or relative? Are you interested in visiting services to help improve them? Contact melanie.dyche@sheffieldpartnership.nhs.uk

BECOME A PLACE ASSESSOR - Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Would you like to make a real difference to the experience of patients and service users?
We are looking for volunteers to join our Patient-Led Assessments of the Care Environment (PLACE) programme and help assess the quality of healthcare environments across Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust.
What does a PLACE Assessor do?

• Visit Trust sites and observe the care environment.
• Assess areas such as cleanliness, food, privacy, dignity, accessibility and building condition.
• Share feedback to help identify opportunities for improvement.

Who can apply?

We are looking for people who:

• Have experience as a patient, service user, carer, relative or family member.
• Are interested in improving healthcare services.
• Can provide fair, honest and constructive feedback.
• Are able to attend a short induction session and participate in assessment visits.

Why get involved?
✓ Help improve services for patients and service users.
✓ Have your voice heard and make a meaningful contribution.
✓ Meet new people and be part of a supportive team.
Interested?

To request an Expression of Interest Form or find out more, please contact:
📧 melanie.dyche@sheffieldpartnership.nhs.uk

Healthwatch Sheffield@hwsheffield· 28d

Sarcoma can be difficult to spot, and many symptoms can be caused by other conditions. Knowing what to look out for can help people have informed conversations with their doctor. Most lumps and pains are not sarcoma, but it's important to speak to a doctor if something is new, changing, or worsening

A series of infographics with information regarding possible symptoms of Sarcoma:
• A lump that is growing or changing
• Pain in your tummy
• Feeling sick or losing your appetite
• Blood in your poo or vomit
• Bone pain

Healthwatch Sheffield@hwsheffield· Jul 9

When you share your feedback about health and social care services with us, what happens to it?

A poster depicting a flowchart of what happens when you share health and social care feedback with Healthwatch Sheffield.
The information conveyed is as follows: you share feedback with us via several available communication routes which we store in our database securely and confidentially. We can point you in the right direction for further support if needed. Your feedback helps shape the work we do - for example, it may be shared at boards and committees to influence local strategy, we may publish a report using anonymised feedback which is shared directly with stakeholders and commissioners, or write up an anonymised conversation we had in the community and publish it to our website. Finally, we keep you informed about what changes as a result of your feedback.
There is a safeguarding and confidentiality note explaining that when sharing feedback, if it's suggested that either you or someone else might be unsafe, we may need to share information with other services, but will work with you and/or anyone else involved to ensure everyone receives the support they need. The poster also states that we routinely share feedback with the Care Quality Commission and Healthwatch England. If the information provided relates to services outside of Sheffield we will share this information with the relevant local Healthwatch.

Healthwatch Sheffield@hwsheffield· Jul 7

Would you like to help test a newly designed digital self-management toolkit for people with multiple long-term conditions who are also experiencing socioeconomic deprivation? Please see the poster for details on how to get involved with this study which is being conducted by a research team at UCL.

Healthwatch Sheffield@hwsheffield· Jul 7

When alcohol is all around us, its impact can be easy to miss. This #AlcoholAwarenessWeek is a chance to pause and reflect. Take @AlcoholChangeUK’s free, confidential Check your drinking quiz to better understand your drinking habits and any potential risks: alcoholchange.org.uk/check-your-drinking

A poster by Alcohol Change marking Alcohol Awareness Week between 6th - 12th July 2026

The main text reads:
Take a moment to check in on your drinking
#AlcoholAwarenessWeek
alcoholchange.org.uk

The poster uses orange, white, purple, and black, and has pictures of people doing various activities like playing sports, dancing, and hugging.

Healthwatch Sheffield@hwsheffield· Jul 3

This month is Disability Pride Month! A time to celebrate disability identity, the disabled community, and disability rights, as well as challenge ableism.

Poster announcing that this month/July 2026 is Disability Pride Month, a time to celebrate disability identity, the disabled community, and disability rights, as well as challenge ableism. There is a band using the colours of the Disability Pride flag (charcoal, green, blue, white, yellow, red) across the bottom of the poster. Also included are some cartoon images of people spending time together, including wheelchair users and people with limb differences.

Healthwatch Sheffield@hwsheffield· Jul 3

This month is Good Care Month. A time to celebrate everyone working across the social care sector to deliver services to people, and in particular, the contribution of paid and unpaid carers.

Poster announcing that this month/July 2026 is Good Care Month, a time to celebrate everyone working across the social care sector to deliver services to people, and in particular, the contribution of paid and unpaid carers. There is an icon of some hands holding a heart, and a collection of cartoon depictions of a range of people in caring roles with the people that they care for.

Healthwatch Sheffield@hwsheffield· Jul 3

This Sarcoma Awareness Month, we're sharing resources from @sarcomauk.bsky.social to help more people learn about sarcoma and why awareness is important.💙 Visit sarcoma.org.uk/LifeGoesOn #LifeGoesOn #SarcomaAwarenessMonth

A series of images detailing what sarcoma is:
Sarcoma is a rare cancer that develops in bones and soft tissues. Within these two types, there are around 100 subtypes.
It can appear anywhere in the body. It commonly appears as a lump that is growing or changing.
Around 16 people are diagnosed with sarcoma every day in the UK.

Healthwatch Sheffield@hwsheffield· Jun 12

📢News: Resident doctor strikes will take place next week 7am Monday 15 June to 7am Friday 19 June. The NHS advises that you still attend any planned appointments unless they contact you to rearrange. GP practices, NHS 111 and urgent and emergency care services will continue to be available (1/2)

Resident doctors' strike. NHS.
You will be contacted if your appointment needs to be changed. We'll only cancel if absolutely necessary and if needed, we'll be in touch to reschedule.

Healthwatch Sheffield@hwsheffield· May 19

Do you receive our newsletter? Our latest issue shares the latest news in health and care, and some of our most recent findings & reports: mailchi.mp/healthwatchs...

Healthwatch Sheffield@hwsheffield· May 15

Yesterday the Health Bill (also known as the NHS Modernisation Bill) had its first reading in Parliament. Read our update on what these proposals mean for Healthwatch, and for patient and public voice in health and social care: www.healthwatchsheffield.co.uk/news/2026-05...

Healthwatch Sheffield@hwsheffield· Apr 7

🚨News: resident doctors are on strike for one week - from 7am today (7th April) until 7am on 13th April. The NHS are advising that if you need urgent medical help but you’re not sure where to go, contact NHS 111.

Resident doctor strike. If you need urgent medical help but you're not sure where to go, use 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place for you. Use the NHS App, go online or call

Healthwatch Sheffield@hwsheffield· Mar 11

It's Young Carers Action Day- a day for supporting and raising awareness of young carers. We've worked with Sheffield Young Carers to publish a report on their experiences with healthcare staff. How could young carers be identified earlier? www.healthwatchsheffield.co.uk/report/2026-...

Healthwatch Sheffield@hwsheffield· Mar 5

Had the pleasure of attending the babies and toddler group this morning at the Zest Centre for #worldbookday to hear parents' experiences of children's healthcare in and around Sheffield.

A children's indoor play area with books and toys waiting for the children to arrive.

Healthwatch Sheffield@hwsheffield· Mar 3

STAMP (Support, Think, Act, Motivate, Participate) is a group of young people, aged 14 – 25, working to improve the mental health and emotional wellbeing of young people across the city of Sheffield. See the poster below for more information on how to get involved.

Healthwatch Sheffield@hwsheffield· Mar 3

The University of Sheffield are inviting adults who use social care services for support with food to share their experiences as part of research. Please see the poster for further details.

The image depicts a poster inviting adults living in Yorkshire to share their experiences of using social care services for support with food as part of research run by The University of Sheffield.

A graphic at the top of the poster shows the title of the project ('Food Support in Adult Social Care') and people doing various food-related activities e.g., grocery shopping.

Below the graphic are two blocks of text detailing the following: the inclusion criteria (18+, lives in Yorkshire, not living in supported accommodation or residential care, uses social care services for support with food); dates and times for focus groups (Thursday at 12 - 2.30 pm on 19th March, 24th September, 26th November); reimbursement (£82.50 gift voucher after attending each of the sessions i.e., £247.50 total); refreshments and travel reimbursement provided; location (Barnsley Civic, S70 2JL); and further contact details if interested (Selina Treuherz at
s.e.treuherz@sheffield.ac.uk and Hannah Lambie-Mumford at h.lambie-mumford@sheffield.ac.uk)

Healthwatch Sheffield@hwsheffield· Feb 24

@patients-association.org.uk is running a survey where you can share your experience with NHS services over the last six months, including what is and isn't working well. Survey responses will be used in a report to support their campaigning and advocacy work. Link to the survey: buff.ly/pe5bYeu

Healthwatch Sheffield@hwsheffield· Feb 20

We're back in Wybourn today at the Pat Midgley Community Hub for our Healthy Minds event. Come join us for face painting, bingo, crafts & more - plus meet services who can support with mental health, dementia, cost of living and other issues affecting you & your family. Free - all welcome - 11am-3pm

Healthwatch Sheffield@hwsheffield· Feb 17

A huge thanks to everyone who came to our healthy living event yesterday in Wybourn! Join us again on Friday for a healthy minds session - free drinks, snacks, and loads of activities, along with meeting services who can support you and your family with mental health support, dementia advice & more

Healthwatch Sheffield@hwsheffield· Feb 16

Come and join us at the Pat Midgley Community Hub today 11am-3pm! Healthy living event - meet services supporting with health and wellbeing, plus fun activities like exotic animals, hook a duck, crafts and more. Free event with free refreshments, all are welcome ☺️

Healthwatch Sheffield@hwsheffield· Feb 6

We had a busy January! Our engagement team spoke with lots of people about their experiences, including difficulties accessing appointments & online systems, and long waits for mental health assessments. We also heard that local groups can be a lifeline for people to socialise and reduce isolation