News
11th April 2013
LINkrotherham service and website closure
The LINkrotherham service ended on 31 March 2013 and this website will no longer be updated.
more
26th March 2013
Parkwood Healthcare Ltd awarded Healthwatch Rotherham contract
News about the award of the new Rotherham Healthwatch contract
more
25th March 2013
Clinical Commissioning Group website
Rotherham's Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) website is now up and running
more
Technology boost for children’s services
Children, young people and their families will be able to have a say about the service they are receiving from a local health trust via the latest technology.
more
18th March 2013
LINkrotherham interim annual report April - December 2012
New actions and impact report available
more
13th March 2013
Swap fags for swag on No Smoking Day 2013
‘Swap fags for swag’ this year on Wednesday 13 March for No Smoking Day and find out what you could gain by giving up.
more
12th March 2013
Reaction to High Court Ruling
Reaction to the High Court ruling about the reconfiguration of children's heart services in England
more
11th March 2013
Cut your salt intake with SAW
It's Salt Awareness Week (SAW) - start thinking about your salt intake today!
more
John Street nursing home celebrates 20 years
Residents and staff celebrate the 20th anniversary of a Thurcroft nursing home for people with learning disabilities
more
5th March 2013
A Fair Society? How the cuts target disabled people report
Report by Dr Simon Duffy on behalf of the Campaign for a Fair Society
more
4th March 2013
New report published - Low expectations: attitudes on choice, care and community for people with dementia in care homes
Report on key issues affecting people with dementia living in care homes.
more
1st March 2013
Funki Munki lounge opens in Rotherham
Rotherham people in recovery from substance misuse have another place to share experiences in a social setting.
more
25th February 2013
Connect to your support online
People needing help and support in Rotherham are now just a click away from finding out what services are available.
more
Electrical fires awareness campaign by South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue
South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue is raising awareness of the dangers of electrical fires.
more
Speak out about teenage relationship abuse
Trust backs campaign to tackle teenage relationship abuse
more
National pledge to improve children's health and reduce child deaths
A new pledge about making improvements to the health of children and young people has been launched.
more
15th February 2013
Healthwatch information sessions
Three events are being held in Yorkshire for potential volunteers to find out more about opportunities with the new local Healthwatch bodies.
more
7th February 2013
4th February 2013
Connect to Support Rotherham now launched
Connect to Support Rotherham new website now available to the public
more
26th November 2012
Rotherham Council's Local Account - read the report & your chance to comment
Rotherham Council has published its Local Account (2012) which provides information on the performance of local social care services.
more
21st November 2012
Senior Citizens Drive Safe
A ground breaking initiative developed by South Yorkshire Safer Roads Partnership is being offered to help older people to continue driving safely.
more
NHS Constitution - share your views
Patients and the public have been asked to respond to the proposals to strengthen the NHS Constitution.
more
29th October 2012
Rotherham Deaf Futures host prostate cancer information session
Springwell Gardens was the venue for both deaf and hearing people to get together to find out about and discuss prostate cancer.
more
Time is running out to share your views on the Rotherham Carers Charter 2012
31 October is the deadline for you to share your views on the draft Rotherham Carers Charter 2012
more
3rd September 2012
Rother Heights Enter and View Visit report - August 2012
The final report following the Enter and View visit at Rother Heights is now available.
more
20th August 2012
NAVCA briefing and commentary
NAVCA has published a briefing and commentary on the development of regulations for Healthwatch
more
10th August 2012
No health without mental health: implementation framework published
A national framework to help improve mental health and wellbeing has been published
more
6th August 2012
Healthwatch England website launched
The website will provide information during the implementation phase for Healthwatch and will be updated ready for the launch of Healthwatch England in October 2012.
more
25th July 2012
Yorkshire Ambulance Trust welcomes new members
The Trust is applying to become an NHS Foundation Trust and is looking for new members to join
more
24th July 2012
19th July 2012
Yorkshire and the Humber NHS 111 provider named
Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust and Local Care Direct have been announced as the preferred provider to deliver the new NHS 111 service for the region.
more
18th July 2012
Get in on the Act
A new guide has been published which explains the Health and Social Care Act 2012
more
Independent Living Fund consultation
The Government has announced a consultation on the future of the Independent Living Fund
more
13th July 2012
Caring for our future: reforming care and support White Paper published
The White Paper sets out the vision for a reformed care and support system.
more
6th July 2012
National Transplant Week 9 - 15 July 2012
National Transplant Week takes place between 9 and 15 July and aims to increse understanding of organ donation and encourage more people to join the NHS Organ Donor Register.
more
29th June 2012
Healthwatch England consultation report
Department of Health Response to consultation which took place earlier this year.
more
2012 LINkrotherham Annual General Meeting
View the presentations from the Annual General Meeting held on 15 June 2012.
more
27th June 2012
LINkrotherham Enter and View Visit Report - June 2012
Beech Cliffe Enter and View Visit final report
more
Don't leave it too late to renew your blue badge
If you're a blue badge holder for disabled parking, keep an eye on the expiry date on your badge.
more
25th June 2012
LINkrotherham Annual Report April 2011 - March 2012
The report highlights some of the activities undertaken by LINkrotherham between April 2011 and March 2012.
more
20th June 2012
Governing Board meeting minutes - April 2012
The minutes from the LINkrotherham Governing Board meeting on 23 April 2012 are now available.
more
Heatwave Plan for England
This Department of Health leaflet offers practical advice about looking after yourself and others in hot weather
more
Practical information for people pre, during or post surgery
Patient Information Leaflet: My Role and Responsibilities in Helping to Improve My Recovery
more
1st June 2012
Cancer Action Rotherham invite individuals and groups to get involved
Cancer Action Rotherham (CAR) is raising awareness of the role that this group plays in influencing the development of cancer services in Rotherham.
more
Tassibee: Fuel Poverty Project
Tassibee has been awarded a grant from Scottish Power Energy People Trust to work with the black and minority ethnic community in Rotherham to provide information, skills and advice to families living in 'fuel poverty'.
more
21st May 2012
Choose Well survey
Why do people in Rotherham choose particular services when they become ill or injured? A new survey is being developed to find out.
more
11th May 2012
LINk Governing Board meeting dates
New dates have been added for meetings between May and September 2012.
more
LINkrotherham becomes search partner for Missing People
LINkrotherham is supporting Missing People, an independent charity which helps find those who go missing and provides support to their families during the search.
more
10th May 2012
Governing Board Minutes 26 March 2012
Minutes from the Governing Board meeting on 26 March 2012.
more
18th April 2012
LINKrotherham 2012 Spring Newsletter
The Spring Newsletter is now available and contains an update on LINkrotherham’s governing board and articles about future LINkrotherham activities - take a look and get involved!
more
5th April 2012
Governing Board Minutes 13 February 2012
Minutes from the Governing Board meeting 13 February 2012
more
Findings from Rotherham's Health & Wellbeing consultation
Recently LINkrotherham undertook a consultation on the key issues and priorities for Rotherham's Health & Wellbeing Board
more
23rd February 2012
CQC and LINks – national development project
Care Quality Commission (CQC) is running a national project with 27 LINks across the country on how to improve and develop their current relationships and information sharing with LINks and to prepare for how CQC can best work with local HealthWatch.
more
15th February 2012
25th January 2012
Cancer Action Rotherham
Are you a carer or patient with a permanent disability who has been touched by cancer? Cancer Action Rotherham are interested in your views regarding existing cancer services.
more
Acting Together
Acting Together’ is the name the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has given to involving people as Experts by Experience.
more
13th January 2012
11th January 2012
New Board Members
Introducing our two new Governing Board members: Steve Burns and Mirban Hussain.
more
Health and Wellbeing Board
Voluntary Action Rotherham’s next voluntary and community sector meeting is with Cllr Ken Wyatt, the Chair of the new Health and Wellbeing Board. This is the sectors’ opportunity to hear about how the board is developing, the role of the board and how the sector can get involved in decision making.
more
4th January 2012
14th December 2011
Governing Board
Governing Board News: Application for the Governing Board vacancy is now closed and minutes of November meeting.
more
1st December 2011
Prostate Cancer - Is Your Care Up To Standard?
A message from the prostate cancer team about the standard of your care.
more
25th November 2011
3rd November 2011
Help Shape the Future of Your Local Ambulance Service
Have your say… help to shape the future of your local ambulance service. Yorkshire Ambulance Service is looking to apply for foundation trust status in 2012.
more
22nd September 2011
Care Quality Commission - State of Care 2010-11
Care Quality Commission have published there third annual report into the state of health and adult social care in England.
more
8th September 2011
Department of Health wants more health related apps
The Department of Health want to know about the best health apps and to hear your ideas for new ones.
more
Rotherham Hospital opens its Community Corner
Community Corner is Rotherham Hospital’s brand new information sharing concept aimed at providing the voluntary and community sector with a platform for meeting with the hospital community and further developing community partnerships
more
4th August 2011
Applications required to sit on the Quality Standard for Hip Fracture Topic Expert Group
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence are currently seeking applications from patients and carers to sit on the Quality Standard for Hip Fracture Topic Expert Group.
more
Become a parent, carer or lay member of the Guideline Development Group for Feverish illness in children under 5yrs
The National Institute of Clinical Excellence is currently recruiting parent and carer members of the Guideline Development Group for Feverish illness in children.
more
26th July 2011
Rotherham Access Guide
Rotherham Access Group is a group of disabled people who live in Rotherham.
The group is currently interested in creating a Rotherham Access Guide, that lists level of accessibility of various public buildings/premises and areas in Rotherham, as well as that of services available to disabled people.
more
Rotherham Cancer Care Centre
Rotherham Cancer Care Centre provides free care and support to Rotherham people who have had a diagnosis of cancer
more
22nd July 2011
Dard-e-dil – “Pain in Heart” - New DVD which can save lives
A new life-saving DVD to help South Asian people to get the urgent help they need if they get chest pains has been produced. It is available in Urdu (with English subtitles) and stresses the importance of ringing 999 immediately when experiencing symptoms of a heart attack.
more
20th July 2011
Volunteer Governing Board Members
Does health or social care concern you?
LINkrotherham involves people and communities in the shaping of health and social care services. In the months ahead our role will be enhanced as we become the Local HealthWatch. LINkrotherham is seeking new members to its Governing Board, to help oversee the ongoing transition into Local HealthWatch and uphold improvements in local health and social care standards.
more
Run England - Recreational Running Project
Run England is the official England Athletics recreational running project which aims to get the whole nation running.
more
18th July 2011
The Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI) needs your help
They are running a survey to gather the views of patients, carers and family members about their experiences of receiving nursing care at home.
more
15th July 2011
Relocation of the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS)
The Patient Advice & Liaison Service (known as PALS) will be relocating to Oak House, Bramley with effect from 8 August 2011.
more
23rd June 2011
Community Groups Encouraged to Sign Up to Free Online Directory
An advanced online directory of voluntary, community and faith groups in Rotherham has been launched.
more
15th June 2011
Do you know a health hero?
HEALTH workers and grateful patients are being encouraged to nominate medical staff for awards recognising their heroic efforts.
more
24th February 2011
Become a member of Voluntary Action Rotherham
Voluntary Action Rotherham (VAR) is the lead body for supporting, developing and promoting the voluntary and community sector in Rotherham.
more
4th February 2011
GP Consortia - The Vision
Following the publication of the government’s response to the White Paper consultation and the 2011/12 NHS Operating Framework, the likely shape and operating structure of GP Consortia is emerging.
more
From LINks to HealthWatch – ‘A Powerful New Consumer Champion’
Proposals have been outlined by the advisory group for the development of HealthWatch, which will replace the existing LINks
more
LINkrotherham service and website closure
The LINkrotherham service ended on 31 March 2013 and this website will no longer be updated.
more
Parkwood Healthcare Ltd awarded Healthwatch Rotherham contract
News about the award of the new Rotherham Healthwatch contract
more
Clinical Commissioning Group website
Rotherham's Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) website is now up and running
more
Technology boost for children’s services
Children, young people and their families will be able to have a say about the service they are receiving from a local health trust via the latest technology.
more
LINkrotherham interim annual report April - December 2012
New actions and impact report available
more
Swap fags for swag on No Smoking Day 2013
‘Swap fags for swag’ this year on Wednesday 13 March for No Smoking Day and find out what you could gain by giving up.
more
Reaction to High Court Ruling
Reaction to the High Court ruling about the reconfiguration of children's heart services in England
more
Cut your salt intake with SAW
It's Salt Awareness Week (SAW) - start thinking about your salt intake today!
more
John Street nursing home celebrates 20 years
Residents and staff celebrate the 20th anniversary of a Thurcroft nursing home for people with learning disabilities
more
A Fair Society? How the cuts target disabled people report
Report by Dr Simon Duffy on behalf of the Campaign for a Fair Society
more
New report published - Low expectations: attitudes on choice, care and community for people with dementia in care homes
Report on key issues affecting people with dementia living in care homes.
more
Funki Munki lounge opens in Rotherham
Rotherham people in recovery from substance misuse have another place to share experiences in a social setting.
more
Connect to your support online
People needing help and support in Rotherham are now just a click away from finding out what services are available.
more
Electrical fires awareness campaign by South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue
South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue is raising awareness of the dangers of electrical fires.
more
Speak out about teenage relationship abuse
Trust backs campaign to tackle teenage relationship abuse
more
National pledge to improve children's health and reduce child deaths
A new pledge about making improvements to the health of children and young people has been launched.
more
Healthwatch information sessions
Three events are being held in Yorkshire for potential volunteers to find out more about opportunities with the new local Healthwatch bodies.
more
Connect to Support Rotherham now launched
Connect to Support Rotherham new website now available to the public
more
Rotherham Council's Local Account - read the report & your chance to comment
Rotherham Council has published its Local Account (2012) which provides information on the performance of local social care services.
more
Senior Citizens Drive Safe
A ground breaking initiative developed by South Yorkshire Safer Roads Partnership is being offered to help older people to continue driving safely.
more
NHS Constitution - share your views
Patients and the public have been asked to respond to the proposals to strengthen the NHS Constitution.
more
Rotherham Deaf Futures host prostate cancer information session
Springwell Gardens was the venue for both deaf and hearing people to get together to find out about and discuss prostate cancer.
more
Time is running out to share your views on the Rotherham Carers Charter 2012
31 October is the deadline for you to share your views on the draft Rotherham Carers Charter 2012
more
Rother Heights Enter and View Visit report - August 2012
The final report following the Enter and View visit at Rother Heights is now available.
more
NAVCA briefing and commentary
NAVCA has published a briefing and commentary on the development of regulations for Healthwatch
more
No health without mental health: implementation framework published
A national framework to help improve mental health and wellbeing has been published
more
Healthwatch England website launched
The website will provide information during the implementation phase for Healthwatch and will be updated ready for the launch of Healthwatch England in October 2012.
more
Yorkshire Ambulance Trust welcomes new members
The Trust is applying to become an NHS Foundation Trust and is looking for new members to join
more
Yorkshire and the Humber NHS 111 provider named
Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust and Local Care Direct have been announced as the preferred provider to deliver the new NHS 111 service for the region.
more
Get in on the Act
A new guide has been published which explains the Health and Social Care Act 2012
more
Independent Living Fund consultation
The Government has announced a consultation on the future of the Independent Living Fund
more
Caring for our future: reforming care and support White Paper published
The White Paper sets out the vision for a reformed care and support system.
more
National Transplant Week 9 - 15 July 2012
National Transplant Week takes place between 9 and 15 July and aims to increse understanding of organ donation and encourage more people to join the NHS Organ Donor Register.
more
Healthwatch England consultation report
Department of Health Response to consultation which took place earlier this year.
more
2012 LINkrotherham Annual General Meeting
View the presentations from the Annual General Meeting held on 15 June 2012.
more
LINkrotherham Enter and View Visit Report - June 2012
Beech Cliffe Enter and View Visit final report
more
Don't leave it too late to renew your blue badge
If you're a blue badge holder for disabled parking, keep an eye on the expiry date on your badge.
more
LINkrotherham Annual Report April 2011 - March 2012
The report highlights some of the activities undertaken by LINkrotherham between April 2011 and March 2012.
more
Governing Board meeting minutes - April 2012
The minutes from the LINkrotherham Governing Board meeting on 23 April 2012 are now available.
more
Heatwave Plan for England
This Department of Health leaflet offers practical advice about looking after yourself and others in hot weather
more
Practical information for people pre, during or post surgery
Patient Information Leaflet: My Role and Responsibilities in Helping to Improve My Recovery
more
Cancer Action Rotherham invite individuals and groups to get involved
Cancer Action Rotherham (CAR) is raising awareness of the role that this group plays in influencing the development of cancer services in Rotherham.
more
Tassibee: Fuel Poverty Project
Tassibee has been awarded a grant from Scottish Power Energy People Trust to work with the black and minority ethnic community in Rotherham to provide information, skills and advice to families living in 'fuel poverty'.
more
Choose Well survey
Why do people in Rotherham choose particular services when they become ill or injured? A new survey is being developed to find out.
more
LINk Governing Board meeting dates
New dates have been added for meetings between May and September 2012.
more
LINkrotherham becomes search partner for Missing People
LINkrotherham is supporting Missing People, an independent charity which helps find those who go missing and provides support to their families during the search.
more
Governing Board Minutes 26 March 2012
Minutes from the Governing Board meeting on 26 March 2012.
more
LINKrotherham 2012 Spring Newsletter
The Spring Newsletter is now available and contains an update on LINkrotherham’s governing board and articles about future LINkrotherham activities - take a look and get involved!
more
Governing Board Minutes 13 February 2012
Minutes from the Governing Board meeting 13 February 2012
more
Findings from Rotherham's Health & Wellbeing consultation
Recently LINkrotherham undertook a consultation on the key issues and priorities for Rotherham's Health & Wellbeing Board
more
CQC and LINks – national development project
Care Quality Commission (CQC) is running a national project with 27 LINks across the country on how to improve and develop their current relationships and information sharing with LINks and to prepare for how CQC can best work with local HealthWatch.
more
Cancer Action Rotherham
Are you a carer or patient with a permanent disability who has been touched by cancer? Cancer Action Rotherham are interested in your views regarding existing cancer services.
more
Acting Together
Acting Together’ is the name the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has given to involving people as Experts by Experience.
more
New Board Members
Introducing our two new Governing Board members: Steve Burns and Mirban Hussain.
more
Health and Wellbeing Board
Voluntary Action Rotherham’s next voluntary and community sector meeting is with Cllr Ken Wyatt, the Chair of the new Health and Wellbeing Board. This is the sectors’ opportunity to hear about how the board is developing, the role of the board and how the sector can get involved in decision making.
more
Governing Board
Governing Board News: Application for the Governing Board vacancy is now closed and minutes of November meeting.
more
Prostate Cancer - Is Your Care Up To Standard?
A message from the prostate cancer team about the standard of your care.
more
Help Shape the Future of Your Local Ambulance Service
Have your say… help to shape the future of your local ambulance service. Yorkshire Ambulance Service is looking to apply for foundation trust status in 2012.
more
Care Quality Commission - State of Care 2010-11
Care Quality Commission have published there third annual report into the state of health and adult social care in England.
more
Department of Health wants more health related apps
The Department of Health want to know about the best health apps and to hear your ideas for new ones.
more
Rotherham Hospital opens its Community Corner
Community Corner is Rotherham Hospital’s brand new information sharing concept aimed at providing the voluntary and community sector with a platform for meeting with the hospital community and further developing community partnerships
more
Applications required to sit on the Quality Standard for Hip Fracture Topic Expert Group
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence are currently seeking applications from patients and carers to sit on the Quality Standard for Hip Fracture Topic Expert Group.
more
Become a parent, carer or lay member of the Guideline Development Group for Feverish illness in children under 5yrs
The National Institute of Clinical Excellence is currently recruiting parent and carer members of the Guideline Development Group for Feverish illness in children.
more
Rotherham Access Guide
Rotherham Access Group is a group of disabled people who live in Rotherham.
The group is currently interested in creating a Rotherham Access Guide, that lists level of accessibility of various public buildings/premises and areas in Rotherham, as well as that of services available to disabled people.
more
Rotherham Cancer Care Centre
Rotherham Cancer Care Centre provides free care and support to Rotherham people who have had a diagnosis of cancer
more
Dard-e-dil – “Pain in Heart” - New DVD which can save lives
A new life-saving DVD to help South Asian people to get the urgent help they need if they get chest pains has been produced. It is available in Urdu (with English subtitles) and stresses the importance of ringing 999 immediately when experiencing symptoms of a heart attack.
more
Volunteer Governing Board Members
Does health or social care concern you?
LINkrotherham involves people and communities in the shaping of health and social care services. In the months ahead our role will be enhanced as we become the Local HealthWatch. LINkrotherham is seeking new members to its Governing Board, to help oversee the ongoing transition into Local HealthWatch and uphold improvements in local health and social care standards.
more
Run England - Recreational Running Project
Run England is the official England Athletics recreational running project which aims to get the whole nation running.
more
The Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI) needs your help
They are running a survey to gather the views of patients, carers and family members about their experiences of receiving nursing care at home.
more
Relocation of the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS)
The Patient Advice & Liaison Service (known as PALS) will be relocating to Oak House, Bramley with effect from 8 August 2011.
more
Community Groups Encouraged to Sign Up to Free Online Directory
An advanced online directory of voluntary, community and faith groups in Rotherham has been launched.
more
Do you know a health hero?
HEALTH workers and grateful patients are being encouraged to nominate medical staff for awards recognising their heroic efforts.
more
Become a member of Voluntary Action Rotherham
Voluntary Action Rotherham (VAR) is the lead body for supporting, developing and promoting the voluntary and community sector in Rotherham.
more
GP Consortia - The Vision
Following the publication of the government’s response to the White Paper consultation and the 2011/12 NHS Operating Framework, the likely shape and operating structure of GP Consortia is emerging.
more
From LINks to HealthWatch – ‘A Powerful New Consumer Champion’
Proposals have been outlined by the advisory group for the development of HealthWatch, which will replace the existing LINks
more
