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Healthwatch Sheffield @hwsheffield.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Want to have your say about the future of adult social care in England? Why not take part in the Big Conversation? More details can be found via our Linktree under 'Other Resources' linktr.ee/healthwatchs...

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healthwatchsheffield Official: Instagram, X, Facebook | Linktree

We listen to your experiences of health and social care services in Sheffield.

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Healthwatch Sheffield @hwsheffield.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

NHS Yorkshire Ambulance Service has announced plans for a new ambulance station in Sheffield which will bring together teams currently based at three stations onto one site. Further details, including contact information, can be found on the service's website: www.yas.nhs.uk/our-services...

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Healthwatch Sheffield @hwsheffield.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

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

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Healthwatch Sheffield @hwsheffield.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

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.

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Healthwatch Sheffield @hwsheffield.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

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.

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Healthwatch Sheffield @hwsheffield.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Do you have any questions about health and social care in Sheffield? Need to know your rights to treatment or how to raise a complaint? Why not come to our Information & Advice drop-in service?

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Healthwatch Sheffield @hwsheffield.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Today is Cycle to Work Day 🚴 Cycle to Work Day aims to promote cycling as an option for commuting to work, and encourage people who want to have a go as well as those who already do!

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Healthwatch Sheffield @hwsheffield.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Please note our information & advice service will be closed today (Wednesday 5th August 2026). Apologies for any inconvenience cause. Our normal service will resume next week. See below for alternative ways you can get in touch ⬇️

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Healthwatch Sheffield @hwsheffield.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

This week is World Breastfeeding Week, a global campaign to raise awareness and encourage action around breastfeeding and related topics. #WBW2026

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Healthwatch Sheffield @hwsheffield.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

This Sarcoma Awareness Month, we’re helping to challenge some common myths about sarcoma - see the below images for more detail on three common myths about sarcoma ⬇️ Visit sarcoma.org.uk/LifeGoesOn #LifeGoesOn #SarcomaAwarenessMonth

A series of 5 simple infographics from Sarcoma UK detailing the following 3 common myths about sarcoma:

❌ Myth: Sarcoma is caused by an injury.
✅ Fact: Injuries do not cause sarcoma, but they may draw attention to a lump that was already there.

❌ Myth: All lumps are sarcomas.
✅ Fact: Most lumps are not cancerous, but any new or changing lump should be checked by a doctor.

❌ Myth: Sarcoma is hereditary.
✅ Fact: Most sarcomas do not run in families, although some rare genetic conditions can increase risk.

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Healthwatch Sheffield @hwsheffield.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Please note our information & advice service will be closed next week on Wednesday 5th August 2026. Apologies for any inconvenience cause. Our normal service will resume the following week. See below for alternative ways you can get in touch ⬇️

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Healthwatch Sheffield @hwsheffield.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Two of the big questions for Burnham right now are: How should adult social care be funded? And what should it look like? The Big Conversation on Care has launched today. This is a chance for the public to have their say. Follow the link to take part: caseycommission.co.uk/bigconversat...

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The Big Conversation on Care | The Casey Commission

Help shape a fairer future

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Healthwatch Sheffield @hwsheffield.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

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.

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Healthwatch Sheffield @hwsheffield.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

This #WorldHepatitisDay, let’s break down the barriers holding us back from a hepatitis-free world. To help out we're sharing some resources from the 2026 World Hepatitis Day campaign challenging common myths about hepatitis ⬇️ Visit: www.worldhepatitisday.org @worldhepalliance.bsky.social

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Healthwatch Sheffield @hwsheffield.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

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? 😊

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Healthwatch Sheffield @hwsheffield.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

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

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Healthwatch Sheffield @hwsheffield.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

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.

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Healthwatch Sheffield @hwsheffield.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

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

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Healthwatch Sheffield @hwsheffield.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

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.

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Healthwatch Sheffield @hwsheffield.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

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

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Healthwatch Sheffield @hwsheffield.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Do you live with chronic pain? Or know someone who does? We recently visited two chronic pain groups in Sheffield to find out more about people's experiences of healthcare services in Sheffield. Read what we found out here: www.healthwatchsheffield.co.uk/blog/2026-07...

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Community Insights: SOAR Chronic Pain groups | Healthwatch Sheffield

Our Community Insights series follows the groups and services we visit each week across Sheffield. Here you can find out what we've been hearing.

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Healthwatch Sheffield @hwsheffield.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

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

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Healthwatch Sheffield @hwsheffield.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Do you have any questions about health and social care in Sheffield? Need to know your rights to treatment or how to raise a complaint? Why not come to our Information & Advice drop-in service?

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Healthwatch Sheffield @hwsheffield.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

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

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Healthwatch Sheffield @hwsheffield.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

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?

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Healthwatch Sheffield @hwsheffield.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

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

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Healthwatch Sheffield @hwsheffield.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

This #SarcomaAwarenessMonth, we're sharing some of the possible signs and symptoms of sarcoma from @sarcomauk.bsky.social. See post in thread ⬇️ Visit: sarcoma.org.uk/LifeGoesOn #LifeGoesOn

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Healthwatch Sheffield @hwsheffield.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

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.

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Healthwatch Sheffield @hwsheffield.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Follow our Community Insights blog to find out what people at Ben's Centre and a dementia carers support group told us about their experiences of local health & care services. You can read them here: www.healthwatchsheffield.co.uk/news-and-rep... How would you improve services in your community?

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News and reports | Healthwatch Sheffield

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Healthwatch Sheffield @hwsheffield.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Do you live with a stoma? Or care for someone who does? NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board are looking for a volunteer to help shape future stoma care services for patients in Sheffield and Barnsley. To find out more or register your interest, contact Leah Murphey at leah.murphey1@nhs.net

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Healthwatch Sheffield @hwsheffield.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

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.

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Healthwatch Sheffield @hwsheffield.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

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.

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Healthwatch Sheffield @hwsheffield.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

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.

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Healthwatch Sheffield @hwsheffield.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

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.

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Healthwatch Sheffield @hwsheffield.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Do you have any questions about health and social care in Sheffield? Need to know your rights to treatment or how to raise a complaint? Why not come to our Information & Advice drop-in service?

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Healthwatch Sheffield @hwsheffield.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

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.

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Healthwatch Sheffield @hwsheffield.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

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.

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Healthwatch Sheffield @hwsheffield.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

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.

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Healthwatch Sheffield @hwsheffield.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

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.

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Healthwatch Sheffield @hwsheffield.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

📢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.

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Healthwatch Sheffield @hwsheffield.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

📰BBC News: "Abolishing patient watchdog leaves NHS 'marking own homework', councils warn [...] the Local Government Association (LGA) says that disbanding Healthwatch could create a 'fragmented system' which would undermine accountability". Read more: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Abolishing patient watchdog leaves NHS 'marking own homework', councils warn

The plans are part of a government bill to modernise the NHS in England, which is currently going through parliament.

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Healthwatch Sheffield @hwsheffield.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

What's your experience of healthcare in Sheffield? Ahead of Pride Month, we visited Sheffield Mind's Rainbow Minds group to hear from LGBTQ+ people about their experiences. Find out more here: www.healthwatchsheffield.co.uk/blog/2026-06...

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Community Insights: Rainbow Minds | Healthwatch Sheffield

Our Community Insights series follows the groups and services we visit each week across Sheffield. Here you can find out what we've been hearing.

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Healthwatch Sheffield @hwsheffield.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

The DHSC is asking people to share their views on how to improve the government's mental health strategy in England. Anyone can complete the survey. Follow this link to share your views: consultations.dhsc.gov.uk/informing-th... The survey closes on 10 July 2026. Share widely to people you know.

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Informing the mental health strategy for England - Department of Health and Social Care

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Healthwatch Sheffield @hwsheffield.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

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...

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Healthwatch Sheffield @hwsheffield.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

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...

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Healthwatch Sheffield @hwsheffield.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

We've visited Andy's Man Club to learn about people's experiences of mental health services in Sheffield. Read our findings here: www.healthwatchsheffield.co.uk/blog/2026-05... What are your experiences of health services in Sheffield? Share them at: www.healthwatchsheffield.co.uk/share-your-v...

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Community Insights: Andy's Man Club | Healthwatch Sheffield

Our Community Insights series follows the groups and services we visit each week across Sheffield. Here you can find out what we've been hearing.

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Healthwatch Sheffield @hwsheffield.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Each month people share their experiences of health and social care services with us. Find out what we've been hearing here: www.healthwatchsheffield.co.uk/news-and-rep... How has your experience of health or social care in Sheffield been? Share it via our website or call us: 0114 253 6688

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