How is covid-19 impacting on people’s access to and experience of health and social care services in Sheffield?

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Summary of report content

Healthwatch Sheffield reports on its analysis of feedback they have received about the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on health and social care services in Sheffield.  This report relates to the period 31 July to 21 August 2020.

They have heard about access to Covid-19 testing, access to flu vaccines, why people can't wear face coverings, the impact of waiting for treatment, mental health respite care, social care packages and access to podiatry services.

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General details

Local Healthwatch
Healthwatch Sheffield
Publication date
Date evidence capture began
Date evidence capture finished
Type of report
Report
Key themes
Access to services
Cleanliness, Hygiene and Infection Control
Communication with patients; treatment explanation; verbal advice
Lifestyle and wellbeing; wider determinants of health
Written information, guidance and publicity
Service organisation, delivery, change and closure
Waiting for appointments or treatment; waiting lists for treatment

Methodology and approach

Was the work undertaken in partnership with another organisation?
No
Primary research method used
General feedback
If an Enter and View methodology was applied, was the visit announced or unannounced?
N/A

Details of health and care services included in the report

Details of health and care services included in the report
Diagnostic centre/hub
General Practice (GP)
Inpatient care/General inpatients
Chiropody/podiatry
Day care centre (social care)
Respite Care

Details of people who shared their views

Number of people who shared their views
0
Age group
Not known
Gender
Not known
Is the gender identity of people in the report the same as the sex they were assigned at birth?
Not known
Sexual orientation
Not known
Does this report feature carers?
Not known
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