#SpeakUp: United Women's Affiliation
For this project, United Women's Affiliation (UWA) put on a wide range of information events, discussions, and activities. They wanted to find out more about the barriers facing the women they support when it comes to accessing healthcare.
Key findings
UWA heard about a range of issues facing African women in Sheffield when they need to access healthcare. These include:
- Medication - people feel they are prescribed medication too quickly, and medication isn't always explained well
- Access to interpreters - appropriate interpreters aren't always provided, and when there's a language barrier people need more time to talk
- Access to GPs and dentists - it can be hard to get an appointment, and some people don't feel listened to by health professionals
- Finance - there's a lack of clarity about NHS dental and pharmacy charges
They also heard about other things that impact on people's health and wellbeing, such as housing, access to green space, and the need for education and support.
Read the report below to read United Women's Affiliation's findings in full.
Downloads
If you need the report in a different format, please email info@healthwatchsheffield.co.uk or call 0114 253 6688.
How have decision-makers responded?
In August 2023 we received a response from the South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB), setting out actions they plan to take to address findings in the report. You can read their response below.
What is #SpeakUp?
Our #SpeakUp small grants scheme awards funding to local community, voluntary, or not-for-profit groups, enabling them to engage with their communities about what matters to them.
