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: [email protected]

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...

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

Local Healthwatch is under threat 🚨 Replacing independent watchdogs with apps + in-house consultation = weaker scrutiny, less trust, & lost voices. It’s not too late to call for a rethink. @felly500.bsky.social @simonduffy.bsky.social @rozdavies.bsky.social 👉 wp.me/p1zwQG-GgG

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: [email protected]

Yesterday we were pleased to join Move More's event to celebrate inclusive sport in Sheffield. Thanks to everyone who came to chat with us 🤗

It’s #GynaeCancerAwarenessMonth. Cancer cannot be passed down the family or inherited, but you can inherit an increased risk of certain cancers through changes in genes. Find out more: bit.ly/4g62QiH

Sharing your story only takes 5 minutes – but it can help to improve health and social care services for everyone. Tell us what you think: www.healthwatchsheffield.co.uk/share-your-v...

Need help to pay for your NHS prescriptions, dental treatment, and optical charges? You may be able to get help through the NHS Low Income Scheme. Find out more: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/hc1

What did you tell us about health and care in Sheffield this summer? Read our latest briefing for the top themes on GPs, hospitals, social care, the walk in centre, and more: www.healthwatchsheffield.co.uk/news/2025-08...

Sign the petition – ask the government to protect people’s rights to share feedback independently, and save services that stand up for the public: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...

Our team is at Wy-fest in Wybourn today too! Come and tell us about health & care, get info & advice, and a chance to spin the prize wheel! ☀️

We are at the Parent Carer Family Fun Day at Niagara Centre in Hillsborough today until 3pm! Having a great time chatting with families 😊 Come and say hi ☀️

Read our latest newsletter: 🙋 Sign the petition: protect independent public voice 📢 This year's Speak Up projects: children and young people focus 🏥 Could you be a PLACE assessor? 💬 Have your say on local pharmacy needs mailchi.mp/healthwatchs...

Want to make sure your voice is still heard? Protect your right to feed back independently. Sign the national petition alongside local Healthwatch, calling on the government to protect the independence of local voices in health and care: www.healthwatchsheffield.co.uk/news/2025-08...

A huge thanks to everyone who came to the community fun day at Richmond Park estate on Wednesday! And to Great Places Housing Group for working with us on this event It was great to get neighbours together to play games and socialise, and find out more about local and city-wide support services ☀️

Come to the Community Fun Day at Richmond Park Estate! Wednesday 6 August 12-4pm. -Performances & taster sessions from Unite Martial Arts, Bollywood dancing, fitness & chair yoga -Fun & activities including a bouncy castle and face painting Free to all. More info: tinyurl.com/RichmondParkfunday

It was great to be joined on Wednesday by Sheffield Lord Mayor Safiya Saeed, as we celebrated individuals & organisations who have made a difference by supporting people to speak up about their care. It was a joy to come together and recognise community voice, and the change it can make ✨

We are concerned about a loss of independent accountability, at a time of significant challenge in the health and care sector. Read our response to the news over the weekend, about proposals to abolish Healthwatch: www.healthwatchsheffield.co.uk/news/2025-07...

🚨Last weekend to apply! Applications for this year's Speak Up grants programme close at 9am on Monday 23rd June. Find out more and apply now: www.healthwatchsheffield.co.uk/news/2025-05...

We're at the VAS volunteering fair today at The Circle. Come and see us 10am-2pm to find out more about volunteering!

It's the last week to apply for a Speak Up grant! This year's funding has a special focus on children & young people's views - can you work with us to get their voices heard by health & care decision-makers? Find out more & apply by Monday 23rd June: www.healthwatchsheffield.co.uk/news/2025-05...

Do you work with children and young people in Sheffield aged 0-19? Could you help to amplify their views and experiences of health and social care? Check out our small grants programme and apply by 23rd June: www.healthwatchsheffield.co.uk/news/2025-05...

This week marked national Volunteers' Week - recognising the huge contribution made by volunteers across the UK. We are very thankful to our own volunteers, who bring their energy, skills, and enthusiasm to make our work better. A huge thank you from all of our team - and happy Volunteers' Week!

Happy Eid to our friends, colleagues, and everyone else celebrating this weekend. May this special day bring peace, happiness, and prosperity to you and your family.

This week is National Patient Participation week. There are lots of ways you can be involved in improving local services - one of them is joining your GP practice's Patient Participation Group (PPG). Andrew has written us a blog about his experience: www.healthwatchsheffield.co.uk/blog/2025-06...

There's still time to apply for a Speak Up grant - are you a not-for-profit group working with children and young people in Sheffield? Could you work with us to share the things that matter for their health and care? Find out more: www.healthwatchsheffield.co.uk/news/2025-05...

It’s with great sadness we share the news that our much-loved chair, Judy Robinson, has passed away. We will miss Judy greatly, and our thoughts are with all those who knew her.

Do you work with children and young people aged 0 - 19 in Sheffield? Apply for a Speak Up grant today, and help us to shine a light on the health and social care services they need. Find out more: www.healthwatchsheffield.co.uk/news/2025-05...

✨Speak Up grants are now open! This year we have a special focus on children and young people aged 0 - 19. 🙋Apply for a grant of £1500, and help us to shine a light on the health and care experiences of Sheffield's younger residents. 🔎Find out more: www.healthwatchsheffield.co.uk/news/2025-05...

We'll be at the Pat Midgley community hub in Wybourn today, speaking to people living and working in the neighbourhood about our upcoming work. Feel free to join for lunch and a chat: 12.30pm-2.30pm 😊

Today we'll be at Richmond Park community centre, speaking to people living and working around the Richmond Park estate about our next piece of work. If you want to find out more and share ideas, free to join us: 12noon - 2pm maps.app.goo.gl/4PfoWLPohnMd...

Could you help to make sure the views of Sheffield’s residents are reflected in the health and social care services they use? Join our Strategic Advisory Group and help with this important work Find out more: www.healthwatchsheffield.co.uk/news/2025-03...

This is great news. In recent research, a shocking 20% of patients said they had received an appointment letter after the appointment date had already passed. Improving this system could go a long way towards reducing missed appointments & delayed care.

Join Our Strategic Advisory Group! We're currently recruiting to our Strategic Advisory Group - to learn more about the role, what the group do, and how to apply please visit the following link: healthwatchsheffield.co.uk/news/2025-03-2… The deadline for applications is Tuesday 22nd April

Do you have questions about health and social care? We can help you find trustworthy information & advice about the care and support options for you and your family Contact us or visit our drop-in session: every Wednesday from 10am - 1pm at The Circle www.healthwatchsheffield.co.uk/how-we-can-h...

Could you take part in this short survey from Sheffield Teaching Hospitals? bit.ly/4h46E3v Your views will help them write a new plan for how they will develop care over the next 10 years. Take the survey by Sunday 23rd March - they want to hear from patients, carers, and members of the public

Many disabled women are not being screened for cervical cancer, as GP offices and medical centres often don't have hoists or other equipment to help staff lift patients onto examination tables. Lorna is campaigning to change this. Read her story www.healthwatch.co.uk/blog/2025-02...

Ramadan Mubarak ✨🌙 Wishing everyone observing Ramadan a peaceful and blessed month

Today we were pleased to be joined by @gillfurnissmp.bsky.social, MP for Sheffield Brightside & Hillsborough She joined our roundtable discussion with voluntary sector partners, to learn more about the issues faced by people living with long term health conditions, and their families.

"Scope has calculated that disabled households need, on average, an extra £1,010 a month to have the same standard of living as non-disabled households" Local journalist Philippa Willitts explores the impact of 'the disabled tax' in this article for Big Issue:

Admin is a crucial part of the healthcare experience - making and changing appointments, getting referrals and tests, receiving xray or scan results, and more. But NHS admin systems are often outdated, with poor digital infrastructure. They need investment and support.

Interesting food for thought in this great research from Groundswell about lived experience roles 👇

A huge thank you to all who came to our launch event today - colleagues in the Voluntary sector, NHS and Council; volunteers; members of the public. We had such a fun morning hosting a space to collaborate and think about our plans for the future 🌻🌷🌹 Watch this space for more on our new strategy

"There's something about water, isn't there. People go where the energy flows" New research by @sheffielduni.bsky.social student Oliver Eales explores how people who live and work alongside the Don relate to #Sheffield's biggest river. @sammgreg.bsky.social reports ⬇️ @riverdonproject.bsky.social

Great to see this local art be recognised internationally 🎨 Well done!