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
🚨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.
Raise awareness of young carers this Young Carers Action Day:
-Read about their experiences, and share the resources to identify & support young carers www.healthwatchsheffield.co.uk/report/2026-...
-Take Sheffield Young Carers online e-learning www.sheffieldyoungcarers.org.uk/training-for...
Front cover of the Sheffield Young Carers report. Features Young Carers logo and Healthwatch Sheffield logo, and a photo of several young people at a workshop. Title: Invisible in plain sight - young carers and cared-for parents' experiences in health and social care settings
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-...
If you host a community group in Sheffield, we'd love to hear from you and your members. Find out more about what we do at www.healthwatchsheffield.co.uk/what-we-do
Drop us a message here or call us on 0114 253 6688.
A children's indoor play area with books and toys waiting for the children to arrive.
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.
The image depicts a flyer for STAMP, a group of 14 - 25 year olds, passionate about changing mental health for young people. Chilypep logo. It has details about what the group do: • Meet on a Monday from 5 pm - 7 pm in a city centre location • Work with mental health services in Sheffield to improve them • Get involved with opportunities such as helping with interview panels • Share experiences • Give young people a voice • Meet other young people • Have fun! The next block of text has details about how to get involved: • For more information, scan the QR code and fill out our expression of interest form Or contact one of our project workers • Jia: jia.betts@chilypep.org.uk / 07394000198 • Emily: emily.burt@chilypep.org.uk / 07564582101
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.
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)
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.
@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
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
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
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 ☺️
Free events in Wybourn this February. Join us at the Pat Midgley Community Hub for health information events: Refreshments Crafts and activities Meeting local services who can support you and your family’s health Monday 16th February 11am-3pm Healthy living Find out about: oral health, healthy nutrition, children’s mental health, young people and adults drug & alcohol support, and more Plus: exotic animal handling, temporary tattoos, prize wheel, crafts, and more Friday 20th February 11am-3pm Healthy minds Find out about: mental health support, dementia support, and more Plus: face painting, temporary tattoos, prize wheel, crafts, and more People of all ages are welcome. No need to book, just drop in! Pat Midgley Community Hub, 331 Manor Oaks Road, Sheffield S2 5EE Questions? Contact Healthwatch Sheffield: Email: info@healthwatchsheffield.co.uk Tel: 0114 253 6688 Text: 0741 524 9657
✨Do you live in/around Wybourn? Come to our free events next week, open to all.
📢Monday 16th & Friday 20th: free activities and refreshments, and a chance to meet services who can support you and your family's health.
🏠No need to book, just drop in: www.healthwatchsheffield.co.uk/news/2026-02...
Today is the start of National HIV Testing Week and there's never been a better time to test and know your status
Walk-in testing is available at The Moor Market today between 9.30am-11.15am and from 12.15pm-3.00pm
#HIVTestingWeek #iTest
Text: Where we’ve been in January Through the month we’ve visited groups across Sheffield, speaking with: Residents at two local care homes People experiencing homelessness at the Archer Project Attendees at the memory cafe at Parson Cross Development Forum Asylum seekers at their accommodation Adults with learning disabilities at a Burton Street Foundation group session Families of children with SEND at an event at the Grand Mosque Attendees at the social cafe at SOAR “A huge thank you to everyone who spoke to us this month - your feedback helps to make care better”
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
Picture of a flyer for the event. "Do you have a child with additional needs? Sheffield Grand Mosque, all welcome, come along, no need to book. Friday 30th January, 11am-2pm. Sheffield Grand Mosque, Grimesthorpe Road, Sheffield S4 8DE. Services attending include: Sheffield Parent Carer Forum, SNIPS, Family Hub, Preparation for adulthood team, SSENDIAS, Family Action, Parent Hub, Kooth, Continence Team, Ryegate team, SYFAB and more"
Photo of our table at the SEND drop in event, with a Healthwatch tablecloth and leaflets visible
We're at a SEND information drop-in at Sheffield Grand Mosque today, 11am-2pm.
Come and say hello, and find out about organisations that can support you and your family.
Grimesthorpe Road, S4 8DE.
Do you like working with people? We’re looking for another Community Outreach Lead to join our team. You will work to involve people and communities in having their say about health and social care services in the city. The role will involve designing and running activities that will support people from all backgrounds and all areas of the city to have their say about services, and supporting supporting volunteers to take part in this work.
Looking for a new job this new year? If you're good at connecting with people, and want to help involve them in having their say, this could be the role for you.
Full time (35 hours) | 12 month contract | Grade 3 (£29,085 per annum)
Find out more and apply: www.vas.org.uk/job/communit...
Join our team Are you skilled at connecting with people? Do you want to help involve people and communities in having their say about the services they use? You could be our new Community Outreach Lead Apply by 5pm Tuesday 6th January
We're hiring! Join our team as our new Community Outreach Lead - you'll be working with individuals, communities, and organisations to involve them in improving health and social care across the city.
Find out more and apply by 6th Jan: www.vas.org.uk/job/communit...
Help influence mental health support in Sheffield. Sheffield City Council and Integrated Care Board want to know what mental health and wellbeing support is needed by young people in Sheffield aged 11-25 years old. Chilypep will share the survey results with the Council and ICB. Fill out an anonymous survey to take part
Survey for people aged 11-25: Understanding what mental health & wellbeing support young people in Sheffield actually need.
Results will be shared directly with Sheffield City Council & the Integrated Care Board, helping influence future support and services:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Sun safety, sunburn and tanning survey - we want your views! Are you a young person (secondary school age to post-16) living in Sheffield? We'd love your help! Take part in our survey about UV safety, sunburn, tanning, and sunbeds and let your voice shape sun safety messaging for young people like you.
Are you a young person living in Sheffield? Take this survey to share your thoughts and experiences of UV safety, sunburn, tanning & sunbeds. Help to shape sun safety messages for other young people: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Our office will be closed for the Christmas break.
Looking for information and advice about health and social care services? The answer might be on our website: www.healthwatchsheffield.co.uk/how-we-can-help-0
Need advice about a health problem? Call NHS 111 or visit them online: 111.nhs.uk
🚨New job alert!
We're looking for another Community Outreach Lead to join our team. Do you like working with people? Do you want to help individuals and communities to speak up about their care?
👉Check out our latest opportunity: www.vas.org.uk/job/communit...
Sexual health services both locally and nationally have seen an increase in new cases of syphilis, an infection that can be very serious if left untreated.
Testing and treatment is free and confidential from sexual health services.
More information in the feed or visit bit.ly/SHSheff
A photo of Healthwatch staff and some children spinning a prize wheel at a community event
✨We're recruiting a new Community Outreach Lead✨
Are you good at connecting with people? Want to involve people & communities in Sheffield in having their say? This could be the role for you
Full time (35 hours) | £29,085 per annum
Apply by 5pm Tuesday 6th January: www.vas.org.uk/healthwatch-...
Looking for a new home for your organisation? Office space for teams from 4 to 6 people available at The Circle! Why The Circle? Central location in Sheffield; Reception service - a warm welcome for your guests; Huge discounts on event and meeting space rentals; Meeting rooms & conference halls from 6 to 100 people; All business rates included, no hidden costs; 50% parking discount nearby. Interested? Contact Anastasiia directly a.karpenko@vas.org.uk
Could you be our new neighbour? Office space will be available in The Circle from January 2026. Contact Anastasiia for more information: a.karpenko@vas.org.uk
Take our survey. Young people's (15-25) views on cosmetic procedures. Win a £20 Love2Shop voucher. Healthwatch Sheffield
Are you aged 15-25? Share your views on cosmetic procedures - including botox, dermal fillers, dental veneers and more.
Take the survey for a chance to win a £20 voucher: tinyurl.com/5n7ptsjy
World AIDS Day Monday 1 December 2025 This World AIDS Day call in to our Moor Market site any time between 9.30am-3.30pm for information and advice, testing for STIs including HIV, and free condoms. Sexual health Sheffield. Visit bit.ly/SHSheff or phone 0114 226 8888 for information.
World AIDS Day aims to raise awareness and support for those living with HIV.
Early testing and treatment are so important - Sexual Health Sheffield will be marking the day on Monday 1 December, 9.30-1.30 in The Moor Market.
Visit them for free testing, information, and condoms
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.
You may be eligible for a covid19 vaccine if you have a weakened immune system because of a health condition or treatment. This can include if you: Have or had blood cancer Have had an organ, bone marrow, or stem cell transplant Have HIV Have a genetic disorder that effects your immune system Are having or recently had chemotherapy, biological therapy, or radiotherapy Are taking steroid medicine (depending on the dose) Are having long term immunosuppressive treatment for a condition This list is a summary and does not include everything. If you are unsure whether you are eligible for the vaccine, please ask
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
Let's Talk it Out. Free talk club for men (18+). A private space for open minds and honest conversations - a space for sharing, listening, and growing together. Free food and refreshments will be provided. Thursdays - starts 26th June. 11am-12.30pm. Bents Green Methodist Church, Junction of Ringinglow Road and Knowle Lane, S11 7PU. Drop in session, no booking required.
Sheffield Wednesday community programme run a free talk club on Thursday mornings at Bents Green Methodist Church. Find out more below
