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As part of our programme of engaging with local people, we have a schedule of visits to hospitals across West Sussex. -
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Use this book to help prepare and familiarise yourself for your visit to the Doctor or Nurse. Booklets created by Thumbs Up World in partnership with Pound Hill and Copthorne Medical Practice. To support adults with visible and hidden disabilities. -
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Healthwatch West Sussex and Healthwatch East Sussex provided assessors for the annual Patient Led Assessment of the Care Environment Programme (PLACE) for the planned visit to Langley Green Hospital on 21 April. -
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Listening and understanding how Littlehampton residents experience health and care -
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We spoke to people in the hospital’s outpatient and pathology departments, A&E and eye clinic. We captured 13 personal accounts and completed a number of surveys. -
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A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect. -
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This reports on our Enter and View work carried, as part of our Hospital Visiting Programme -
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As part of our programme of engaging with local people we have a schedule of visits to GP and hospitals across West Sussex. Following the Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) inspection and report, we extended an offer of support to the practice. -
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The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services? -
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Lack of access to NHS dentistry has intensified, nationally and locally, as an issue for people over the last 18 months. Our report details the experience-based insight gathered from August to 2 December 2021. -
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Healthwatch in Sussex publish the final report ending our series nine of webinars capturing relatives and family carers experiences visiting their loved ones in care homes during the pandemic. -
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New research highlights the challenges faced by health and social care services in England and the importance of feedback for improving care. -
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Information about vaccines: For people with a learning disability and autistic people -
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Board Meeting Agenda for Wed 9th February 2022 -
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Here is a summary of the breadth and depth of our work from October to December 2021, issues/concerns and our forward plan for the next 3 months. -
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Minutes of the Board Meeting held on 10th November 2021 -
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We have put together a document showing how we plan to listen and make sure everyone’s voice is being heard even louder this year. -
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The Horsham District Befriending Support Survey aim is to learn, from people in the Horsham District, the impact of loneliness and isolation on health and wellbeing, including mental health, confidence, motivation, and social participation. -
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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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Minutes of the Board Meeting held on 9th February 2022 -
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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. -
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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. -
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Our work is shaped by the concerns that local people raise with us in West Sussex. Find out what we plan to focus our work on in 2022/23. -
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Find out what to do if you have COVID-19 symptoms, where to go for support and how you can help stop the spread. -
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We’re publishing this report to give you an update from Sussex NHS Commissioners and the Neurodevelopmental Service on what has happened in the last nine months. -
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Social Prescribing Day is an annual celebration of social prescribing, recognising link workers, local community groups, and projects which have kept us healthy throughout the pandemic and beyond. -
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Keeping you up to date with health and social care news -
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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 Sussex Community NHS
Foundation Trust’s Living Well Programme. -
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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. -
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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. -
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Here is a summary of the breadth and depth of our work from January to March 2022, issues/concerns and our forward plan for the next 3 months. -
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Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving. -
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A new survey of public attitudes to NHS dentistry shows that half of the adults in England find dental charges unfair amid escalating living costs. We have warned decision-makers that NHS dentistry is in desperate need of reform. -
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Find out more about Yada, a charity working across coastal West Sussex with the aim to end the sexual exploitation of women. -
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Board Meeting Agenda for Wed 11th May 2022