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Find out about Healthwatch in this easy read guide. -
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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. -
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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 Southern Water. -
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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 West Sussex County Council Library Service. -
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Healthwatch in Sussex has published a series of reports which indicate high levels of satisfaction amongst people who have used Non-Emergency Transport Services, but which sets out how they could and should be improved. -
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This report reflects our learning from attending a presentation by Ambitious About Autism at the Engage Conference 2020, which took place at the end of November. We believe many other organisations would benefit from this insight. -
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Read our report from the webinar we held with friends and family of care home residents in November. -
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Update explaining why maternity services have had to change in West Sussex due to the pandemic. -
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Have you used young person’s mental health services in Sussex? Share your experiences with us. -
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Keeping you up to date with health and social care news -
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We are calling on carers to share their experiences to help improve support after a year which has seen enormous challenges for all those working in the health and social care sector, those using services and their loved ones. -
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Crawley Community Transport to provide up to 1500 free of charge journeys to Mid Sussex, Horsham, Crawley, Adur & Worthing residents needing assistance to travel to their Coronavirus vaccination appointments. -
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Are you a relative or carer with a loved one in a care home? If so, you are invited to join our online webinar. -
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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 Time to Talk Befriending Service. -
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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. -
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The purpose of this survey is to find out what residents with sight or hearing impairments think about the services they receive. -
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Children and young people are being encouraged to explore different ways of expressing themselves for this year’s Children’s Mental Health Week (1-7 February). -
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Board Meeting Agenda for Wed 10th February 2021 -
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Here is a summary of the breadth and depth of our work in the last quarter October to December 2020, issues/concerns and our forward plan for the next 3 months. -
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Healthwatch England have announced a dental crisis today – Healthwatch in Sussex have found similar concerns locally, talking to people across Sussex throughout the pandemic. -
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At Healthwatch West Sussex, we know how valuable volunteering is to our organisation. Read more about Student Volunteering Week here. -
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Keeping you up to date with health and social care news -
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We are working with East Grinstead Museum to document life in lockdown, around the town and surrounding area. We are also collecting stories of local individuals, and groups who have made a difference throughout the many lockdowns. -
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We are delighted to share the amazing news that Healthwatch West Sussex alongside Help & Care has achieved the Investors in Volunteers (IIV) award. -
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As the COVID-19 Vaccination programme is underway in West Sussex, we are keen to hear your views and experiences. -
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We are supporting Eating Disorder week which is taking place 1-7 March 2021. Beat is hosting the campaign to create a future where people experiencing binge eating disorder are met with understanding and compassion. -
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Read more about the Integration Index project, and our findings from talking to a group of young people with mental health support needs who are becoming adults. -
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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 Please Give Me Space. -
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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. -
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Take a look at what the guidance around visiting your loved ones in care homes means in practice. -
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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 Autism Connected. -
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Health and Social Care Updates in West Sussex -
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An interim report from over 1800 survey responses from our Vaccination Survey from 3-8 March. -
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An observational assessment of the information provided on GP websites in West Sussex. -
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Find out how West Sussex Library Service can help you stay in contact with your loved one in a care home. You can also find online singing and reminiscence sessions to watch at home, as well as wellbeing and bereavement support. -
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Early public feedback to our #ConfusingComms Campaign allowed us to highlight some good practice and make suggestions, based on experiences people have recently shared. -
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Routine dental care has had to change because of COVID-19, with many people struggling to access NHS services. Here’s some information on how to access an NHS dentist now COVID-19 restrictions are eased. -
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Health and Social Care Updates in West Sussex -
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Here is a summary of the breadth and depth of our work in the last quarter Jan-Mar 2021, issues/concerns and our forward plan for the next 3 months. -
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Thinking ahead to the end of life is a sensitive subject that no one likes to think about. However, the better we plan the more likely we are to have a good send-off. -
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A quick guide for patients -
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Board Meeting Agenda for Wed 12th May 2021 -
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Minutes of Board Meeting held on 10th February 2021 -
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Find out more about our latest campaign, aiming to help the NHS to improve their written communications to patients. -
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Keeping you up to date with health and social care news