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Research shows that continuity of carer is best practice in maternity care. Yet, the experiences of the new mothers Healthwatch England spoke to showed that services don’t always implement it. Read their stories. -
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The commitment to personalised care has been a cornerstone of NHS policy on maternity care for many years. A crucial part of personalised care is good communication, listening and agreeing on actions together. In this blog, we share new mothers' stories highlighting the role of communication and choice. -
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St John Ambulance has set up the CPR Community Network to ensure that everyone has access to basic life support training in person, online or by using their Resource Hub to give you the confidence to respond in an emergency -
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The report is looking at how people feel about virtual wards. -
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Pharmacy services are yet to reach their full potential for patients, according to an expert panel’s report for a committee of MPs. -
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Finding out about people's experiences of dementia-related services and support in Sussex. -
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The Department of Health and Social Care has opened a survey for six weeks to hear views form women, ‘to help shape future reproductive health policy’. -
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What’s the difference between an integrated care board and an integrated care partnership? What do we really mean when we talk about patient and public involvement? -
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With more than thirty recognised symptoms of menopause and growing awareness of the impact on day-to-day life, knowing what to look out for and what support is available can help you. -
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The scale of challenges facing health and social care services has been set out by the Care Quality Commission in its annual State of Care report for 2022-23. -
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With GPs often acting as the front door for mental health support, Healthwatch England also analysed their evidence about getting a GP referral for mental health. -
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Take part in the South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust public survey and help shape their future -
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We have teamed up to work collaboratively to gain insights from individuals who've faced a cancer diagnosis, and we're extending a warm welcome to carers, family members, and other significant individuals to share their journeys too. -
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Does information alone help someone to make important life changes for their health? -
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A new NHS-funded survey has launched which will provide invaluable insight into how the cost-of-living is impacting disabled people and carers in Sussex. -
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NHS England (London and South East regions) is holding a consultation about very specialist cancer treatment services for children living in Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, Kent, Medway, south London, and most of Surrey. -
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Research studies show that noise can impact our health and wellbeing. -
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Keeping you up to date with health and social care news, views and research. -
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Healthwatch is working with the CQC to find out about parent / carer experiences of accessing healthcare services on behalf of their child/ren. -
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NHS England has issued new guidance to GPs that aims to address ’unwarranted variation’ in how they carry out 6-8-week postnatal checks with women. -
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On Brew Monday, 15 January, Samaritans is reminding everyone to reach out for a cuppa and a catch-up with the people you care about. -
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Be smart on STIQ Day, prioritise your health and get tested! It’s FREE and CONFIDENTIAL. -
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Long wait times for autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) support can have a severe impact on individuals. Healthwatch England look at what people have already told them and urge you to come forward if you have been affected. -
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Keeping you up to date with health and social care news, views and research. -
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This week is Cervical Cancer Prevention Week. Our new blog brings together some of the key challenges people have shared about cervical screening with local Healthwatch and outlines the steps we are taking nationally to address those. -
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The NHS published their primary care recovery plan earlier this year, and thanks to so many of you sharing your feedback about your experiences, we ensured it promised lots of changes. -
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In July last year, Healthwatch England published their findings of experiences you shared about trying to get cancer care. Thanks to this insight, the NHS has simplified their process so people can better understand what to expect. -
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Parent Mental Health Day 2024 is an opportunity for parents and carers to acknowledge and discuss their struggles and share in their achievements of connecting positively with each other and the whole family, and to learn ways to connect positively to maximise young people’s mental health. -
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Time to Talk Day is the nation’s biggest mental health conversation. Happening every year, it’s a day for friends, families, communities, and workplaces to come together to talk, listen and change lives. -
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90% of your child's brain growth happens before the age of 5. Right from the start, all those little moments you spend together with your child are building their brain. -
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Student Volunteering Week is a national celebration for all student volunteers. Read more about the benefits of student volunteering and how you can volunteer with us here. -
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Keeping you up to date with health and social care news, views and research. -
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Healthwatch, and Broadfield Community Centre have teamed up to work collaboratively to learn from those who use the Broadfield Community Centre. -
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Local pharmacies provides a Free Prescription Delivery service. -
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Social prescribing is fundamental to the vision of NHS England and NHS Improvement to deliver personalised care to millions of people through the NHS Long Term Plan. -
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Community Works are pleased to be hosting a webinar with Operation Signature (Surrey & Sussex Police) to raise awareness of scams, what can be done to stop them and what support is available for victims.
This is part of the ongoing work of the Safeguarding Sub-Group of Adur & Worthing LCN (Local Community Network) -
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Being a young carer shouldn’t be a barrier to a young person’s dreams. It should be a stepping stone to a brighter future. -
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Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus. -
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It's hard to believe that more than 10% of people over the age of 65 in the UK are affected by, or at risk of malnutrition. That amounts to over 1 million older people.