Verbal Update
Minutes:
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8.1 |
Lucy Davies from Healthwatch Sheffield attended the meeting and gave the update.
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8.2 |
A survey had been carried out and 570 responses had been gathered online and via paper copies. The survey showed there was continued confusion regarding the messages being published, and a continuing impact on mental health.
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8.3 |
Concerns raised included ability to access dental care, which was a national concern, the move to digital consultations was also of concern as not everyone could access the technology needed.
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Praise was given to frontline social care staff, but there were concerns around paid direct services and restrictions around care home visitation.
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8.5 |
Challenges included contacting those with whom only informal contact had been made prior to Covid-19. E.g. those who had previously attended drop-in centres etc. How do we contact those that we haven’t heard from?
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The Chair noted the difficulties and that it was important to reflect on how contact could be made.
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8.7 |
AGREED that the Healthwatch Sheffield Update be noted.
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