Do you have a loved one or friend with dementia? Book your place on the Rotherham community dementia workshop on 16th May 11.30-13.30 by calling 01709 837170 #dementia #Homeinsteaduk

Prescription charges are increasing from 1st May 2024. If you regularly pay for prescriptions, you may save money by buying a prepayment certificate. For useful help and advice see moneysavingexpert.com/news/2024/04/n…

It’s hard to know who to talk to if you’re in a mental health crisis. You can now call 111 and select the mental health option to get help 24/7 from a mental health professional in #Rotherham , #Doncaster or #NorthLincolnshire

The first meeting for the Rotherham Diabetes Peer Support Group is on 9th April, 7-9pm at the community room, Tesco Extra, Drummond Street. If you've been affected by diabetes in any way, come along and join in 😃 #diabetes

Find out what you've been telling us in March about your health and social care experiences... healthwatchrotherham.org.uk/news/2024-04-0…

Do you live with Diabetes and struggle with stress and anxiety around your condition? April is #StressAwarenessMonth - if you need support, contact the Diabetes UK helpline on 0345 123 2399 or access more information via their website diabetes.org.uk/guide-to-diabe… Diabetes UK

Do you live in Eastwood or East Dene and are pregnant or have children under the age of 3? If so, there is a new support service available to you called Bump, Birth and Beyond

How easy is it to get too and from your healthcare appointments? Is public transport difficult or is parking a pain? Tell us by completing our short survey and get the chance to be entered into a free prize draw for a £10 supermarket voucher! smartsurvey.co.uk/s/KHAUEP/

Have you got 3 hours or more to spare a week and want to make a difference? The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is looking for people to work as meet and greet volunteers. Could you be the friendly face that greets visitors as they arrive? #volunteer The Rotherham NHS FT

Our Community Engagement Officer, Andrea has been out in the community speaking to people and finding out about their experiences of local health and social care services. Thank you for sharing your views!
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If you need support for your health over the Easter weekend, whilst your GP practice and local pharmacy are shut - you can still get help. Our article lets you know when you should go to A&E and when its best to call NHS 111.

Shocking statistics on the news today - only 24% of you satisfied with the NHS! Is this your experience? Let us know your stories, good or bad healthwatchrotherham.org.uk/contact-us

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If you live with diabetes and are thinking about fasting for #Ramadan , Diabetes UK has lots of really helpful
information on their website (available in Urdu, Gujarati, Bengali, Arabic and English) to help keep you safe and well.
More information ➡️ bit.ly/3InY9ke

Our Community Engagement Officer Andrea is back at Rotherham Hospital tomorrow morning. Come and say 'hello' and let her know about your experiences of health and social care in Rotherham #RotherhamNHS_FT

Abbey Harris is the new Maternity and Neonatal Independent Senior Advocate for South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw. Look here to see if she might be able to support you after a distressing experience during your maternity or neonatal care: southyorkshire.icb.nhs.uk/MNISA

Do you have a couple of hours a week free? Make a difference by volunteering at Rotherham Rise #Roth_WR
#volunteer

New opportunity to make meaningful change to diabetes care in England 📢 The National Diabetes Experience Survey is coming soon to over 100,000 people living with diabetes in England. If you are invited to take part, have your say online or by post 💌

We want to hear from you! What do you think Healthwatch Rotherham should focus on? What matters the most to you?
Have your say by visiting our website and taking part in our quick, anonymous survey. Get your voice heard and shape our work!
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Do you know the 4 main symptoms of Ovarian cancer? If you’ve been experiencing any of these for over 3 weeks, make an appointment with your GP and get checked out #OvarianCancerAwarenessMonth