1. Progress Report on Autism Assessments for Adults

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    We’re publishing this report to give you an update from Sussex NHS Commissioners and the Neurodevelopmental Service on what has happened in the last nine months.

  2. Impact & Performance Report - January to March (Q4)

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    Here is a summary of the breadth and depth of our work from January to March 2022, issues/concerns and our forward plan for the next 3 months.

  3. Spotlight on: Yada

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    Find out more about Yada, a charity working across coastal West Sussex with the aim to end the sexual exploitation of women.

  4. Board Meeting Agenda for Wed 11th May 2022

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    Board Meeting Agenda for Wed 11th May 2022

  5. Spotlight on: GamCare

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    Read our Spotlight report on GamCare, the leading UK provider of free information, advice and support for anyone harmed by gambling.

  6. Minutes of the Board Meeting held on Wednesday 11 May 2022

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    Minutes of the Board Meeting held on Wednesday 11 May 2022

  7. Sector Connector: Foundations for our future

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    On the 22nd March 2022, 4.00-5.30pm, Healthwatch in Sussex hosted a webinar to explore Children and Young Peoples Mental Health and Wellbeing.

  8. Spotlight on: Hourglass

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    The Hourglass mission is simple: end the harm, abuse and exploitation of older people in the UK. Find out more about Hourglass in our Spotlight report.

  9. Championing what matters to you - Our Annual Report 2021-22

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    Our Annual Report, 'Championing what matters to you' highlights our work and what we've achieved in 2021-22, and our future priorities.

  10. Living with Back Pain - Understanding Shared Decision-Making

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    Earlier this year, residents in Sussex told us about their experiences of living with back pain, and how their shared decision-making process could be improved. Read our report here.

  11. Staff and Sussex Patients Views on Access to GP-Led Services

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    Local Healthwatch have been listening to people’s experiences of accessing GP led services and we have also been listening to the staff who have been working in GP practices through the pandemic.

  12. Impact & Performance Report - April to June 2022 (Q1)

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    Here is a summary of the breadth and depth of our work from April to June 2022, issues/concerns and our forward plan for the next 3 months.

  13. Board Meeting Agenda for Wednesday 17 August

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    Board Meeting Agenda for Wednesday 17 August

  14. Board Meeting Agenda for Wednesday 9 November

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    Board Meeting Agenda for Wednesday 9 November

  15. Exploring Low Uptake of Bowel Screening by Men in Rural West Sussex

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    Many men experience higher rates of mortality and morbidity than women, which may reflect an array of biological, lifestyle and social factors.

  16. Spotlight on: CancerWise

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    CancerWise is a support centre based in Chichester.

  17. Spotlight on: Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust’s Living Well Programme

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    The Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust’s Living Well Programme is a free 6-week self-management course for adults living with any long-term physical or mental health condition.

  18. Access to GP appointments across Sussex – Public Opinion

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    This Healthwatch in Sussex report assessed people’s views about accessing GP appointments.

  19. Spotlight on: Carers Support West Sussex

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    Carers Support West Sussex offers free support to carers registered with the service.

  20. Spotlight on: TAC Access

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    TAC Access is a new UK-wide directory of professionals offering services for children and young people.

  21. Spotlight on: Terry's Place

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    A unique community social care centre in Westhampnett, providing a warm, friendly, safe environment and stimulating activities for older people, their families and carers.

  22. Healthwatch teams respond to the Parliamentary Inquiry into dentistry

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    Healthwatch teams in East and West Sussex and Brighton and Hove submitted a joint response to a Parliamentary Inquiry into dentistry. Read our report below.

  23. Spotlight on: Social Prescribing Link Worker in Horsham

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    Kim Trickey is the Social Link worker and works to support the patients of the Horsham Central Primary Care Network.

  24. Spotlight on Mobility Scooter Safety

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    Free Mobility Scooter Safety sessions

  25. Patients in Sussex share their latest experiences of dentistry with Healthwatch

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    In January 2023, the three Sussex Healthwatch undertook a short poll to gather people’s recent experiences of accessing NHS dentistry. 60% of patients told Healthwatch they are not confident about their ability to access NHS dental services.

  26. Spotlight report: My Care Matters

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    My Care Matters is a not-for-profit social enterprise with a mission to improve the experience of care in any care setting for people with communication challenges.

  27. Impact & Performance Report: July – September 2022 (Q2)

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    Here is a summary of the breadth and depth of our work from July – September 2022, issues/concerns and our forward plan for the next 3 months.

  28. Impact & Performance Report: October - December 2022 (Q3)

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    Here is a summary of the breadth and depth of our work from October - December 2022, issues/concerns and our forward plan for the next 3 months

  29. Impact & Performance Report: January - March 2023 (Q4)

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    Here is a summary of the breadth and depth of our work from January - March 2023, issues/concerns and our forward plan for the next 3 months.

  30. Healthwatch West Sussex Annual Report for 2022-23

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    We are delighted to share ‘Together we’re making health and social care better’, our Annual Report for 2022-23.

  31. Spotlight Report: The Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust’s Living Well Programme

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    The Living Well Programme is now running a new online version of the course via Microsoft Teams

  32. Chilgrove Community Hub Survey Findings

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    This report is based on the responses for the Chilgrove Community Hub.

  33. Bersted Community Hub Survey Findings

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    This report is based on the responses for the Chilgrove Community Hub

  34. South Down National Park and Community Transport Pilot Report

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    The South Downs National Park is the National Park for all and has an ambition to be used by more diverse groups – those who do not currently access the National Park - to encourage the benefits of greenspaces as a way of supporting people’s health and wellbeing.

  35. Spotlight report: NRS Healthcare Technology Enabled Care Services (TECS)

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    NRS Healthcare Technology Enabled Care Services (TECS) West Sussex are an award-winning provider of assistive technology.

  36. Spotlight report: Horsham Fibromyalgia Support Group

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    Horsham Fibromyalgia Support Group is run by volunteers, many of whom live with Fibromyalgia.

  37. Experiences of long COVID in Sussex Report

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    Our research was focused on better understanding the scale and nature of long COVID locally so we could inform the provision of appropriate and effective support for those with the condition.

  38. Spotlight Report: The Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust’s Living Well Programme

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    The Living Well Programme is now taking bookings for online courses via Microsoft Teams.

  39. Impact and Performance Reports April - June 2023 (Q1)

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    Here is a summary of the breadth and depth of our work from April - June 2023, issues/concerns and our forward plan for the next 3 months.

  40. Improving the Outpatient experience

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    Impact has already been made through patient feedback at Healthwatch in Sussex deliberative engagement workshops, April - May 2023.

  41. Impact and Performance Reports Q2 July - September 2023

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    Here is a summary of the breadth and depth of our work from July - September 2023, issues/concerns and our forward plan for the next 3 months.

  42. Spotlight Report: The Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust’s Living Well Programme

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    The Living Well Programme is now taking bookings for online courses via Microsoft Teams.

  43. Spotlight Report: West Sussex County Council Library Service

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    West Sussex County Council Library Service provides a wide range of services and resources.

  44. Self-Care Week Living Well with Dementia Community Event Report

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    This event provided general information and advice from appropriate Community Services who work in and around the Horsham district.

  45. Spotlight Report: Rethink Mental Illness

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    Rethink Mental Illness was formed over 50 years ago by a group
    of inspiring people who were caring for a loved one living with
    schizophrenia.

  46. Exploring Low Uptake for Breast Screening in West Sussex Report

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    The approach consisted of a survey and follow up telephone conversations and the information contained in our report is from the breast screening survey responses and the follow up conversations.

  47. Spotlight report: Yada

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    Yada is a charity working across coastal West Sussex with the aim to end the sexual exploitation of women.

  48. Poll results: Is society becoming noisier: is this affecting our health and wellbeing?

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    Research studies suggest that noise impacts our health and wellbeing.