1. NHS Dentistry Briefing

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    Lack of access to NHS dentistry has intensified, nationally and locally, as an issue for people over the last 18 months. Our report details the experience-based insight gathered from August to 2 December 2021.

  2. Staying Connected One Year On in the COVID-19 Pandemic - Care Home Webinar

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    Healthwatch in Sussex publish the final report ending our series nine of webinars capturing relatives and family carers experiences visiting their loved ones in care homes during the pandemic.

  3. How has lockdown affected people's mental health and dignity?

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    New research highlights the challenges faced by health and social care services in England and the importance of feedback for improving care.

  4. Board Meeting Agenda for Wed 9th February 2022

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    Board Meeting Agenda for Wed 9th February 2022

  5. Impact & Performance Report - October to December 2021 (Q3)

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    Here is a summary of the breadth and depth of our work from October to December 2021, issues/concerns and our forward plan for the next 3 months.

  6. Minutes of the Board Meeting held on 10th November 2021

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    Minutes of the Board Meeting held on 10th November 2021

  7. Equalities and Inclusion Approach for 2022 (Our listening and Involvement)

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    We have put together a document showing how we plan to listen and make sure everyone’s voice is being heard even louder this year.

  8. Identifying the need for Befriending Support

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    The Horsham District Befriending Support Survey aim is to learn, from people in the Horsham District, the impact of loneliness and isolation on health and wellbeing, including mental health, confidence, motivation, and social participation.

  9. Minutes of the Board Meeting held on 9th February 2022

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    Minutes of the Board Meeting held on 9th February 2022

  10. Your care, your way – Join Healthwatch’s new campaign

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    Clear, understandable information is important to help you make the right health and care decisions. Join our campaign and have your say on what needs to change.

  11. Our Priorities for 2022/23

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    Our work is shaped by the concerns that local people raise with us in West Sussex. Find out what we plan to focus our work on in 2022/23.

  12. 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.

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

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    We are supporting and working with community groups and clubs to promote a deeper understanding of local health and care needs and experiences. Here's our Spotlight on Sussex Community NHS
    Foundation Trust’s Living Well Programme.

  14. 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.

  15. Lack of NHS dental appointments widens health inequalities, warns Healthwatch

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    A new survey of public attitudes to NHS dentistry shows that half of the adults in England find dental charges unfair amid escalating living costs. We have warned decision-makers that NHS dentistry is in desperate need of reform.

  16. 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.

  17. Board Meeting Agenda for Wed 11th May 2022

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    Board Meeting Agenda for Wed 11th May 2022

  18. 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.

  19. 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

  20. 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.

  21. Your questions about Non-emergency patient transport put to the provider

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    Healthwatch in Sussex is working with the provider of non-emergency transport services to host a series of patient forums so that your questions can be answered

  22. Spotlight on: Singing for Lung Health

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    Find out more about Singing for Lung Health, groups helping people with lung conditions

  23. Spotlight on: Better Breathing

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    Read more about Better Breathing, East Grinstead's COPD Support Group.

  24. Have Your Say - West Sussex Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment consultation

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    West Sussex Health and Wellbeing Board has now published its draft PNA and is inviting residents and organisations to give their feedback.

  25. 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.

  26. 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.

  27. 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.

  28. New integrated health and care system launched on 1 July

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    From the start of July, the way health and care works in Sussex is changing to help give local people what they need to live longer healthier lives.

  29. People are being asked to protect themselves and others by wearing a mask in healthcare settings  

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    The NHS in Sussex is calling on people to help to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by reintroducing mask wearing in all clinical health services.

  30. Spotlight on: Mycarematters

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    Mycarematters 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.

  31. 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.

  32. 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.

  33. Board Meeting Agenda for Wednesday 17 August

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    Board Meeting Agenda for Wednesday 17 August

  34. Board Meeting Agenda for Wednesday 9 November

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    Board Meeting Agenda for Wednesday 9 November

  35. 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.

  36. Press release: Healthwatch’s response to the CQC report on gastrointestinal surgery at Royal Sussex County Hospital

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    The Care Quality Commission has issued a report following an unannounced visit in August 2022 to inspect upper gastrointestinal services surgery at the Royal Sussex County Hospital.

  37. Spotlight on: CancerWise

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    CancerWise is a support centre based in Chichester.