1. Do you need help getting to hospital?

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    Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments.

  2. What should you do if you have urgent but not life-threatening symptoms? Call 111

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    If you have urgent but not life-threatening symptoms, dial 111.

  3. Cancer and coronavirus

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    If you have cancer, it’s understandable you might feel anxious about COVID-19. The Government and the NHS have both confirmed that cancer treatment should continue to be prioritised as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic.

  4. What can you expect when you’re discharged from hospital?

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    The usual processes the NHS follows to discharge you from hospital have changed during the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s what you can expect when it’s time to leave hospital.

  5. Words Save Lives - Organ Donation Week

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    Organ donation means giving part of your body to someone else who needs it. This amazingly generous act saves thousands of lives in the UK every year.

  6. Help us help you to get the treatment you need – advice and information on using the NHS during the pandemic

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    If you need medical help you should still contact your GP practice, use NHS 111 online or call 111. If you are told to go to hospital it is important that you go to hospital.

  7. Think you need to go to A&E? Call NHS 111 first

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    The NHS is providing a new and more convenient way for you to access urgent care. Find out what this means for you and your loved ones.

  8. Cancer Alliance and local charity join forces to raise awareness of ovarian cancer symptoms

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    Surrey and Sussex Cancer Alliance (SSCA) has joined forces with local charity GRACE to raise awareness of the symptoms of ovarian cancer and encourage women to seek medical help sooner.

  9. Video consulting with your NHS

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    A quick guide for patients

  10. What to expect when waiting for care

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    Waiting for planned medical care or surgery can be a frustrating time. That’s why it’s so important that while you wait, you get regular, clear and accessible updates so that you can plan your next steps.

  11. The Accessible Information Standard – what you can expect from services

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    The Accessible Information Standard is mandatory for all organisations that provide NHS or adult social care. Here’s some key information about the accessible communications you should expect from services.

  12. Please continue to 'Help Us Help You'

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    The NHS across West Sussex is experiencing significant demand that is having an impact on all services. Together with our NHS Colleagues, we are asking you to play your part in helping the NHS provide the best possible services during this busy time.

  13. What medical support are you entitled to if you’re new to the UK?

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    For new arrivals to the UK it can be confusing where to go if you need medical assistance. Here we outline your rights as a refugee, where you can access emergency help and how to register for a GP.

  14. Does the NHS have to provide an interpreter?

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    Do you know about your rights to language support in NHS settings?

  15. Urgent and Emergency Care Recovery Plan

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    What to look out for

  16. Are you interested in helping the NHS to improve the Outpatient experience?

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    Join the Sussex Outpatient transformation team and other local people to help transform the Outpatient experience.

  17. Where to get help in the hot weather

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    Health services across Sussex are reporting high levels of demand this week with an increased number of people seeking medical help because of the heat. Find out where to get help

  18. Have your say - Easy Read

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    Download an Easy Read version of our 'Have your say' form.

  19. Patients offered chance to travel for quicker treatment

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    Hundreds of thousands of NHS patients who have been waiting the longest for treatment will be offered the opportunity to travel to a different hospital, if it means they could be seen sooner.

  20. Junior doctor strike action

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    The NHS will prioritise patient safety during the periods of strike action, with health and care partners working together to ensure that critical services will continue to be available.