Minutes:
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8.1
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Judy Robinson provided an update and highlighted four elements, long COVID, a review of communication methods, primary care, and dentistry. She stated that Healthwatch would continue to address these issues wherever possible.
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8.2 |
Greg Fell stated he was carrying out a piece of work on long COVID and access to support for these people. Regarding dentistry, Greg Fell stated he had experienced issues accessing NHS dentistry himself.
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8.3 |
Dr Terry Hudsen stated that the constant engagement team had accepted more could be done in these areas. He said he welcomed members of the public to share their views. Judy Robinson said that she felt hearing more voices was a positive thing.
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8.4 |
David Warwicker stated that dentistry could be devolved to the ICS.
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8.5 |
Greg Fell stated that he believed NHS dentistry in Sheffield to be performing at a higher rate than elsewhere in the UK. He said he felt that improving oral health would reduce the need for some aspects of dentistry. |
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Dr Terry Hudsen stated that oral health extends beyond teeth, and could increase the risk of heart disease. Greg Fell concurred and stated that dentistry was imbedded with wider health.
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8.7 |
Judy Robinson stated that she was worried that commissioning would be further removed through the introduction of the ICB. Greg Fell suggested a focused update on oral health. Councillor George Lindars-Hammond agreed that this would be covered at the next Health and Wellbeing Board.
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