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African Women's Experiences of Healthcare in Sheffield

African Women's Experiences of Healthcare in Sheffield

Healthwatch Sheffield has worked with United Women’s Affiliation to explore the barriers facing African women living in underprivileged communities in Sheffield. Their latest #SpeakUp report reveals a variety of topics, including:

• 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

Find out what African women said and the changes they’d like to see in their report.

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