1. PRESS RELEASE: Doncaster group publishes innovative appointment card for people with learning disabilities

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    A local peer support group is celebrating the completion of a unique appointment card to help people with learning disabilities attend their health and care appointments, with the aid of a grant from Healthwatch Doncaster.

  2. Micro-Grant Report: Choice for All Doncaster (2017)

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    Representing the voices of people with Learning Disabilities around their experiences at the Dentists.

  3. Micro-Grant Report: Choice for All Doncaster (2019)

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    Members of ChAD and Rossington Smile held several meetings to discuss scenarios which can be used to show people what could occur through social media.

  4. Spreading the News July - Speakup and their advocates

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    Catch up with the latest news and updates from Speakup and their advocates.

  5. Spreading the News August - Speakup and their advocates

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    Catch up with the latest news and updates from Speakup and their advocates.

  6. Flying the flag for learning disabilities

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    An NHS governor is flying the flag for people with learning disabilities by using his own knowledge and lived experience to improve the lives of people living with the condition.

  7. Have your say on a New Barnsley all-age autism strategy

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    NHS South Yorkshire is working with Barnsley Council and local health and social care partners to help build a new All-Age Autism Strategy for the next five years and are seeking the views and experiences of children and adults with autism, parents, carers and experts in the town.
    Members of the public are invited to attend the first in a series of drop-in events to help develop new, long-term plans for supporting people with autism of all ages in Barnsley.

  8. Someone I love has died - where can I find support

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    Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.

  9. What's the difference between social distancing, self-isolation and shielding?

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    Self-isolation, social distancing and shielding have been introduced by the Government to help you and your loved ones stay safe from COVID-19. Find out what they mean in practice and what applies to you.

  10. PRESS RELEASE: New survey launched to hear people’s views on GP care during the pandemic

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    Patients in Doncaster who have accessed healthcare support from their local GP during Covid-19 are being encouraged to have their say in a new survey by Healthwatch Doncaster

  11. PRESS RELEASE: Local Healthwatch launches daily music playlist to help combat isolation

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    “Music gives a soul to the universe” said Plato, and it’s with this spirit that during the nationwide restrictions due to the coronavirus, Healthwatch Doncaster is inviting local people to share their song of choice for a daily playlist

  12. Keeping you safe and well during the Coronavirus pandemic

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    Information on the latest changes to the national guidance on shielding from NHS Doncaster CCG to come in effect on 1st August 2020

  13. COVID-19: Local information

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    Find out local support and information that can help during this Covid-19 pandemic

  14. COVID-19: Local health and care information

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    Read how health and care services have adapted their services since lockdown

  15. Local practice teams gearing up to deliver the Coronavirus vaccine in Doncaster

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    After months of preparation and international rigorous testing, the first Coronavirus vaccine will land in Doncaster this week

  16. COVID-19: Vaccinations

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    This page provides information of vaccinations for Covid-19

  17. Dentistry and the impact of COVID-19

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    Healthwatch England urge the Government to take urgent action to address issues with access to NHS dental care as people share their poor experiences.

  18. Covid-19 Vaccinations: Local people share their experience

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    People in Doncaster have been receiving a Covid-19 vaccination - here they share what their experience was like

  19. Healthwatch England Annual Report 2019-20

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    Since COVID-19 struck, the work of the Healthwatch network to support and listen to local people became more crucial than ever. Find out more in Healthwatch England's 2019-20 annual report to Parliament about how we have helped make care better

  20. Support for adults with a learning disability

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    Choice for All Doncaster are a committee of adults who have a Learning Disability, who speak up for other adults who have a Learning Disability, about matters that are important to them which affect their lives.

  21. Healthwatch Doncaster - Then and Now: Annual Report 2020-21

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    Healthwatch Doncaster responded quickly to meet the needs of local people throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. Read our Annual Report: Then and Now to find our more about our work.

  22. Feedback about Covid-19 vaccinations in Doncaster

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    Healthwatch Doncaster spoke to over 4000 local people and asked them about their experience and thoughts around the Covid-19 vaccination process.

  23. New reports published - experiences of cancer services in Doncaster

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    Reports during the pandemic highlighted the importance of gathering people's experience of accessing cancer services in Doncaster. Read our report to find out more.

  24. Healthwatch Doncaster publish report on Care Homes and Covid-19

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    Healthwatch Doncaster spent some time having conversations with residents, carers and staff in local care homes. We wanted to hear about their experiences of care and support throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.

  25. What do the new government guidelines mean for COVID-19 testing?

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    COVID-19 testing rules have now changed across England. Find out the latest information on where to go to get tested, which test is most suitable for you, and what to do if you get a positive COVID-19 test result.

  26. Current Guidelines Explained

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    A summary of government guidelines and practical advice to prevent you from getting COVID-19 and to help keep you and those around you protected.

  27. Local hospitals deliver 750 COVID-19 vaccines in seven days

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    In just one week, around 750 nurses, doctors and other health professionals have volunteered to receive the COVID-19 booster vaccination at Doncaster Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals accounting for just over 10% of all colleagues within the organisation.

  28. Mobile vaccination service targets more ‘seldom heard’ groups in Doncaster

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    Doncaster’s new roving vaccination van is taking to the streets to encourage people who’ve not yet had their Covid jab to come forward and protect themselves this winter.