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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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Take patient registrations online quickly and easily. Use Register with a GP surgery service for free if you are an NHS GP practice in England. -
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Keeping you up to date with health and social care news, views and research. -
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If you are eligible for a flu jab or COVID-19 booster, either book an appointment with your GP, visit a walk-in session or pharmacy that offers the flu vaccine or COVID-19 booster as soon as possible to protect yourself this winter. -
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West Sussex County Council Library Service provides a wide range of services and resources. -
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On Tuesday, 9th January, there was an opposition day debate on dentistry in the House of Commons called by the Labour Party. These are debates which usually do not change laws but allow MPs to raise important issues. -
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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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This event provided general information and advice from appropriate Community Services who work in and around the Horsham district. -
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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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Measles vaccination rates are at a ten-year low as cases rise nationwide. Find out about measles, who can get the vaccine, and what you can do to stay safe. -
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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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NHS health services in Sussex are currently experiencing high levels of demand. -
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Many children and young people who experience mental health problems aren't getting the help they need.
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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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Healthwatch in Sussex would like to hear from you about your experiences of accessing NHS Sussex services. -
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Patient engagement work carried out by Healthwatch in Sussex was praised at the January Brighton and Hove City Council's Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee. Discover how patient experiences have helped to positively influence the commissioning of a key local service. -
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Pharmacy First has been officially launched this week, offering the public the chance to get treatment for seven common conditions from pharmacies instead of GPs. -
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Rethink Mental Illness was formed over 50 years ago by a group
of inspiring people who were caring for a loved one living with
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Thanks to over 2,500 people who shared their views on the six-week check-up, Healthwatch England have ensured that the NHS prioritises mental health support for new parents. -
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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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Under a new plan published by the Government, people will benefit from millions more NHS dental appointments over the next year. -
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‘Share for Better Care’, a new campaign launched by Healthwatch and the Care Quality Commission, addresses health inequalities across England. -
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Warm Spaces are somewhere you can go to keep warm, stay warm and enjoy a little company. -
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Keeping you up to date with health and social care news, views and research. -
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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. -
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Are you struggling to find an NHS dentist? The new dental recovery plan might help you get the dental care you need.
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The approach consisted of a survey and follow up telephone conversations and the information contained in our report is from the breast screening survey responses and the follow up conversations. -
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Yada is a charity working across coastal West Sussex with the aim to end the sexual exploitation of women. -
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Research studies suggest that noise impacts our health and wellbeing. -
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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. -
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Here is a summary of the breadth and depth of our work from October to December 2023, issues/concerns and our forward plan for the next 3 months. -
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You can either access the course face-to-face in a local community venue or online via MS Teams. -
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NHS England published the findings of a review into the culture of ambulance trusts in England. -
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In February 2024, the three local Healthwatch in Sussex sought people’s experiences of ‘Patients Know Best’ through a short web-based survey. -
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If you’re currently out of work, the Work & Health Programme from Pioneer service will help you move into work quickly, so you can live the life you choose.