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This procedure sets out what is expected of Healthwatch West Sussex Board members, staff and volunteers who have been informed or have reason to suspect that an adult has been harmed or is at risk of harm. -
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This Continuity Policy is designed to ensure that Healthwatch West Sussex services and Board can continue to operate (as far as possible) in the event of any unexpected disaster, incident or major occurrence -
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As a public office-holder, Board member’s actions must be governed by the principles set out in this Code of Conduct. It is their responsibility to ensure that they are familiar with, and comply with, all the relevant provisions of the Code. -
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Individuals and organisations have the right to express their views about the performance of Healthwatch West Sussex and the way in which it conducts its business. -
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This policy sets out how the Healthwatch West Sussex Board will meet its legal obligations for conducting its decision making meetings in public and allowing proper access to its policies, procedures, agendas and minutes. -
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Healthwatch West Sussex board have agreed to adopt a Protocol for working with neighbouring local Healthwatches. This is an expectation of commissioners and part of the good practice identified by Healthwatch England. -
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The Regulations for local Healthwatch state that each local Healthwatch must have a procedure for making relevant decisions. It also states that members of the public must be able to have access to meetings where these decisions are being made. -
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This policy aims to outline Healthwatch West Sussex’s commitment to ensuring equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all staff, volunteers and board members -
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This document describes the Healthwatch West Sussex policy and procedures relevant to the claiming of expenses incurred in connection with Healthwatch West Sussex business. -
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The Equal Opportunities Policy details our commitment to equality of access and ensuring no person is treated less favourably than others on any grounds. -
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Healthwatch West Sussex Membership of, an role on, Partnership Bodies and Board - Requests for Healthwatch to join a board -
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This is a policy for Healthwatch West Sussex Board members and Chief Officer. -
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Need some help? We’ve put together a list of services to help you find support. It doesn’t cover everything available but it is a good starting point. -
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In October 2019, we hosted an information event at The Bridge Leisure Centre in Horsham. -
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Listening to and amplifying local voices, with recommendations for change -
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Keeping you up to date with health and social care news -
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As we start a new year, we are reflecting on what we have achieved in 2019, especially in our priority areas. -
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Healthwatch West Sussex supporting wider engagement to inform the development of the new health hub in rural West Sussex -
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Hospitals need to do more to show patients how the NHS is learning from mistakes. Read Healthwatch England's latest report to find out more. -
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West Sussex Scouts provide opportunities for over 4,000 young people across the diverse communities of West Sussex to develop #skillsforlife. -
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Here is a summary of the breadth and depth of our work in the last quarter October to December 2019, issues/concerns and our forward plan for the next 3 months. -
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Our Community Partnerships work has continued to reach people across West Sussex. Read more in this report. -
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Agenda for the board meeting on 12th February 2020 -
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Minutes of the Board Meeting held on 13th November 2019 -
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What people told us about health and social care. A review of our insight and evidence in October to December 2019. -
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Volunteering is great way to make new friends, learn new skills and make a difference in your community. Find out why students Jo, Sophie, Poppy and Emma got involved with Healthwatch West Sussex. -
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Emma and a team of students called Mind & Soul, have created a guidance leaflet for young people about their mental health. -
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Emma and a team of students called Mind & Soul, created a guidance leaflet for young people. -
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Aspire Sussex is an adult education charity committed to providing community-based, accessible education across West Sussex. -
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When the NHS Long Term Plan was published in January 2019 we were asked by NHS England to engage people across the country about how people wanted the priorities to be implemented locally. Here's what over 40,000 people told us. -
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Healthwatch West Sussex supporting wider engagement to inform the development of the new health hub in rural north Chichester during Winter 2019/2020 -
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We have designed a new 'business card', to keep you understand whether you need Pharmacy, NHS 111 or 999 emergency help. -
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CancerWise is a support centre based in Chichester. We offer a wide range of services supporting cancer patients and their families in West Sussex and South East Hampshire. -
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Keeping you up to date with health and social care news -
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Children may respond to stress in different ways such as being more clingy, anxious, withdrawing, angry or agitated, bedwetting etc. Find out how to help them with the World Health Organization's advice -
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Find out how the Healthwatch West Sussex team are working in response to the coronavirus outbreak -
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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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myCOPD is a digital self-management platform designed to empower patients living with COPD to better understand their condition and how to manage it. -
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Minutes of the Board Meeting held on 12th February 2020