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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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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.