1. Meet the people using their voice to make a difference to care of others

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    Five people and groups have been shortlisted for a national award that celebrates local people who, through their dedication, have helped improve health and care for their community.

  2. Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust is awarded Good by CQC

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    Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust has been awarded Good by the CQC for the second time. 

  3. Expansion of Clinical Pharmacist in GPs scheme

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    Over 500,000 more patients in Sussex will soon benefit from having a Clinical Pharmacist at their GP, who can give expert advice on routine medication and treatment.

  4. Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has been awarded Good by CQC

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    Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has been awarded Good by CQC, with an Outstanding for Caring.

  5. National Survey shows improvements in woman's experiences of maternity care

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have just published a report showing most woman are having a positive experience in their maternity care and treatment within the NHS, according to a survey of more than 18,000 people in England.

  6. Following up on worries about GP referrals for treatment

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    There has been national news coverage over the last few day about patient referrals for NHS treatment and Coastal West Sussex Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has been named as running a scheme to reduce referrals from GP practices.

  7. Pilot project aims to help patients who need access to wider community services

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    Did you know that around 70% of people who visit their GP have an underlining issue which isn't necessarily medical?

  8. Healthwatch WS Chair talking on BBC Radio Sussex

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    Frances Russell, Healthwatch West Sussex Chair, is talking on air on BBC Radio Sussex at 7.05am tomorrow (Thursday 29) in response to media headlines over local NHS rationing of services (which ran in West Sussex County Times).

  9. Patients of Fitzalan Medical Group, Littlehampton learn their practice has gone into special measure

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    Fitzalan Medical Group share the disappointing news that today the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has placed their surgeries in Littlehampton into special measures.

  10. Local residents in Pulborough, Petworth and Midhurst have their voices heard

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    We spent five weeks in Pulborough, Petworth and Midhurst in November/December 2017 talking to local residents about their views and experiences accessing health and care services.

  11. Breast screening error 'shortened up to 270 lives'

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    You may have heard yesterday that up to 270 women in England may have died because they did not receive invitations to a final routine breast cancer screening, the Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt says.

  12. CQC appoint new Chief Executive

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    Ian Trenholm has been appointed as CQC’s new Chief Executive and will take over the role from Sir David Behan when he leaves in July.

  13. Good Quality staff is vital for improvement in the Adult Social Care Sector, says CQC

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    The Care Quality Commission have released a report that shows how some of England’s worst services have turned themselves around.

  14. National survery shows improvements and concerns around people's hospital experiences

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    The CQC (Care Quality Commission) have just published the results from the 2017 Adult Inpatients survey, which over 70,000 people answered.

  15. West Sussex Health and Wellbeing Board Meeting

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    The West Sussex Health and Wellbeing Board (HWB) is holding its next meeting in public in Littlehampton

  16. Do you have blood in your pee?

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    If you spot blood in your pee, even if it's 'only the once', go and see your doctor.

  17. Morrisons stores introduce 'Quiet Hour' for people with autism and dementia

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    Morrisons stores have announced they will be having a 'Quiet Hour' every Saturday from 9am-10am. The 'quiet hour' will mean 439 UK stores will dim lights, turn music off, avoid using the tannoy and turn check-out beeps down.

  18. Local organisations raise concerns about how paying for adult social care is worked out

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    Local organisations came together to understand and report what local people, with assessed support and care needs, experience following changes to the way peoples’ contribution towards the cost of their care is calculated.

  19. Supporting Princess Royal Hospital staff to clean-up

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    We were saddened to read, yesterday, of the death of Mr Papworth, in the Times. The inquest into his recorded accidental death noted the poor hygiene and cleanliness at the time of his admission to Princess Royal Hospital.

  20. Clinically Effective Commissioning (CEC) update

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    NHS in Sussex has been working together to review and standardise non-emergency treatments and procedures available to patients across the area.

  21. Sir Robert Francis QC confirmed as new Chair of Healthwatch England

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    Sir Robert Francis QC has been appointed today as the new Chair of Healthwatch England, the independent champion for people who use health and social care.

  22. GP Surgeries open for longer

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    From 1st October 2018, GP surgeries will now be open for longer.

  23. How will changes to the Minimum Income Guarantee affect you?

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    From April 2019, you may have to pay more contribution towards your Social Care.

  24. Major transformation programme announced to improve patient care

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    South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) and the 22 Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) that commission ambulance care across the region have welcomed plans for a major programme of work

  25. Public confident in today's NHS but pessimistic about the future, finds Healthwatch England

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    New national polling reveals that most people (61%) are confident that the NHS and care services are able to meet any current health needs they may have.

  26. Have you had your AAA screening?

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    The Sussex Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening Programme, provided by Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT), is encouraging men aged 65 and over to seriously consider the offer of AAA screening.

  27. South East Coast Ambulance Service welcomes improved CQC rating

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    The South East Coast Ambulance Service Trust is pleased to report the Care Quality Commission has recognised a significant number of improvements to the service.

  28. Three Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) have legal directions lifted

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    Three CCGs within the Central Sussex and East Surrey Commissioning Alliance have had legal directions related to quality of leadership lifted by NHS England, just ten months after moving to a shared Accountable Officer and Executive Team.

  29. West Sussex charities work together to hold conference celebrating our local communities

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    Seven local charities that work with people across West Sussex are working together to hold a conference which celebrates our local voluntary and community sector.

  30. Forging an Alliance to Improve Patient Care

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    Three ambulance services have announced plans to form an alliance to improve efficiency and benefit patient care.

  31. Aldingbourne Community Centre Team have their voices heard about WSCC's proposal

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    People raised many concerns and voiced their disapproval of the plan, some with great passion.

  32. Changes to Orthodontic Services in West Sussex

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    Primary Care Commission NHS England - South East has commissioned seven new contracts to deliver services across West Sussex from April 2019.

  33. Public Consultation on the Draft joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy

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    West Sussex Health and Wellbeing Board have launched a public consultation on the draft Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy: Start Well, Live Well, Age well, which can be downloaded here.

  34. Additional vehicles to respond to lower priority calls

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    Additional vehicles targeted at lower priority calls will begin to respond to patients in the coming weeks following investment by South East Coast Ambulance Service, (SECAmb).

  35. Tribunal ruling confirms the Care Quality Committee (CQC) were right to use its enforcement powers with Sussex Health Care

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    The CQC confirms that the First-tier Tribunal has ruled that the Care Quality Commission was right to use its enforcement powers to protect residents living in 18 care homes in Sussex. 

  36. Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust taken out of special measures

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    England’s Chief Inspector of Hospitals has recommended that Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust should be taken out of special measures following an inspection by the Care Quality Commission.

  37. Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Rated as Outstanding

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    England's Chief Inspector of Hospitals has praised staff in Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust for their work which has led to the Trust’s Outstanding rating.

  38. Closure of The Lawns GP Surgery in Rustington

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    Dr Shlosberg, the GP Partner at The Lawns Surgery in Rustington, has formally informed NHS Coastal West Sussex of his intention to retire this summer and as a result The Lawns Surgery will close on 30 June 2019.

  39. Your local NHS is changing, and it needs your help

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    With growing pressure on the NHS – an ageing population, more people living with long-term conditions, and lifestyle choices affecting people’s health – changes are needed to make sure everybody gets the support they need.

  40. Local resident, Zea, urges people in West Sussex to have their say about changes to the NHS

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    Healthcare in West Sussex will only work if people get to have their say – urges local resident Zea Hudson.

  41. Lifelong Services - a new service for people requiring social care

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    West Sussex County Council is creating a Lifelong Service for anyone that has a lifelong disability acquired before the age of 25

  42. Former Nurse urges people to have their say about changes to the NHS

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    Healthcare in West Sussex will only work if people get to have their say - urges former nurse, Sue.

  43. Launch of the Consent to Treatment for Best Interest Decision Making Toolkit

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    Working together, The Disabilities Trust and Healthwatch West Sussex have created a new tool to support healthcare professionals to protect vulnerable people.

  44. Smiling Matters - Oral Health in Care Homes by CQC

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published the findings of an in-depth review on the state of oral health in care homes across England.

  45. Sussex-wide review of emotional health and well-being services for young people

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    There is currently a Sussex-wide review of emotional health and well-being services for young people.

  46. South East Coast Ambulance Service welcomes improved CQC rating

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    The CQC report (published 15 August 2019) shows the Trust now rated as 'Good' overall in each of the inspection areas.

  47. Update from Dr Emma Woodcock on the Community Health Hub in Midhurst

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    Watch the latest video explaining what's happening at the moment with the Community Health Hub in Midhurst.

  48. Volunteering Opportunity: Involving People when a Residential Home is in CQC Special Measures

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    We are recruiting volunteers to work together with residents and families of care homes in special measures.