1. 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. 

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. More focus needed on how people travel to and from NHS services

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    Together with two leading charities, Healthwatch England are raising awareness of the issues people facing travelling to and from NHS services.

  16. Shifting the mindset: a closer look at NHS complaints

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    Hospitals need to do more to show patients how the NHS is learning from mistakes. Read Healthwatch England's latest report to find out more.

  17. Pharmacy, 111 or 999 – what do I need?

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    We have designed a new 'business card', to keep you understand whether you need Pharmacy, NHS 111 or 999 emergency help.

  18. Cancer services in Sussex during Covid-19: What this means for you webinar (free).

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    In these challenging times, this is an opportunity for anyone with concerns about cancer services, to access advice from experts. This includes but is not limited to cancer patients and those that care for friends and family with cancer.

  19. Sussex cancer patients quiz cancer experts live online

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    Healthwatch held a webinar about Cancer services during COVID-19 on Thursday 11th June at 5pm. Watch the full recording of the video here.

  20. Health and Social Care Select Committee Inquiry - Oral Evidence

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    Healthwatch West Sussex contributes feedback to the HSCSC's inquiry on 'Delivering Core NHS and Care Services during the Pandemic and Beyond'

  21. Tackling COVID communication challenges

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    Healthwatch, together with other organisations, are taking part in ambulance trust-led discussions looking at how to overcome the communication challenges staff, patients, their family and friends and carers face because of wearing PPE.

  22. Enhanced NHS111 service launches for Kent, Medway & Sussex

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    From today the NHS 111 service in Kent, Medway and Sussex is being enhanced and it can now offer access to a wider range of health care professionals.

  23. Update on WSHFT/BSUH Merger

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    Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WSHT) and Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust (BSUH) are proposing to become one trust in April 2021.

  24. Improve hospital discharge now before winter to manage second peak of Covid-19, warn Red Cross and Healthwatch England

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    Patients felt unready to leave hospital and missed out on vital follow-up visits and assessments according to new Healthwatch and British Red Cross research into hospital discharge arrangements during the first five months of the coronavirus pandemic

  25. Over 55s least likely to think care has improved over the pandemic

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    We are calling on people over 55 to share their experiences to help improve support after research indicates that they are the least likely to believe care has improved during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  26. Healthwatch West Sussex launch ‘Ask Us – Tell Us’ campaign for Lockdown 2

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    This week Healthwatch West Sussex launches the ‘Ask Us – Tell Us’ campaign to encourage local people to ask questions and share feedback on health and care services they use.

  27. Updates on the COVID-19 vaccination programme in West Sussex

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    Take a look at what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccination programme, including how you will know when it's your turn, where to go, and why it's important.

  28. Understanding why Maternity services have changed in West Sussex - 12 January

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    Update explaining why maternity services have had to change in West Sussex due to the pandemic.

  29. Share your views on West Sussex Health and Care Vision and Aims

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    Sussex Health and Care Partnership want to develop a health and care vision. Share your views today.

  30. Are you or your loved ones waiting for hospital care? Share your views

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    Millions of people have had their treatment delayed by the pandemic – are you one of them? We want to know if you’re getting the advice, information and support you need while you wait.

  31. People living in the poorest areas waiting longer for hospital treatment

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    The King’s Fund and Healthwatch England jointly call for urgent action to address hospital waiting lists and improve patients’ experience of delays to treatment

  32. 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.

  33. 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

  34. 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.

  35. 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.

  36. Healthwatch GP Access Survey 2023

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    Healthwatch in Sussex heard from 851 people across Sussex about their GP access following the COVID crisis. 56% of these people delayed making a GP appointment, even though they needed to do so

  37. NHS Assembly

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    NHS@75 – an invitation to have your say.

  38. CQC downgrades local NHS Trust but care remains “outstanding”

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    On Friday 12th May, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) published its long-awaited report into University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (UHSx).

  39. Breast Cancer Screening Survey

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    We want to understand the reasons’ women do not take up the Breast Cancer Screening invitation to influence a positive change.

  40. MP pushes for legal visiting rights at care homes and hospitals

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    A Labour MP has challenged all parties to give care home residents and hospital patients a legal right to visits from a ‘care supporter’, in the latest stage of campaign that sprung from pandemic restrictions.

  41. National Cancer Patient Experience Survey 2022

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    The National Cancer Patient Experience Survey 2022 results have been published.

  42. Delays to NHS care: Understanding the impact

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    Healthwatch England has warned that people are currently experiencing multiple cancellations or postponements of care and that this has a has a significant impact on their lives and symptoms, while further increasing health inequalities.

  43. CQC publishes results of national hospital inpatient survey

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    Inpatient care has worsened since 2020, according to the latest national experience survey by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

  44. Healthwatch statement on the police investigation into services at Royal Sussex Hospital (Updated 11.12.23)

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    You can read our statement below

  45. Government and unions urged to find resolution to strike action

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    Five organisations representing NHS leaders and patients join forces regarding on-going industrial action in the NHS.

  46. How do you feel about health and care in Sussex?

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    Healthwatch in Sussex would like to hear from you about your experiences of accessing NHS Sussex services.

  47. Share your feedback to improve care in your community

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    ‘Share for Better Care’, a new campaign launched by Healthwatch and the Care Quality Commission, addresses health inequalities across England.

  48. NHS to roll out ‘Martha’s Rule’

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    NHS England has announced the rollout of ‘Martha’s Rule’ in hospitals across England from April, enabling patients and families to seek an urgent review if their condition deteriorates.

  49. Temporary change to the opening hours at Crawley Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC).

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    This change has been agreed by to ensure the service can continue to operate safely and deliver high quality care to patients.