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Listening to and amplifying local voices, with recommendations for change -
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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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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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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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Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving. -
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What we've heard from you - insight from 15th March - 10th April 2020 -
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What we've heard from you - insight from 11th - 24th April 2020 -
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What we've heard from you - insight from 25th April - 8th May -
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What we've heard from you - insight from 9-22 May 2020 -
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In these challenging times, this is an opportunity for anyone with concerns about cancer services, to access advice from experts. This includes but is not limited to cancer patients and those that care for friends and family with cancer. -
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Healthwatch held a webinar about Cancer services during COVID-19 on Thursday 11th June at 5pm. Watch the full recording of the video here. -
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You are invited to enter a prize draw to win one of five £25 Amazon vouchers for taking part. -
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This is our fifth report in this series and covers the insight we've heard from you from 23rd May - 12th June 2020. -
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Healthwatch in Sussex responded to patient concerns about cancer services in Sussex. A webinar was coordinated between three local Healthwatch with the help of Sussex Health and Care Partnership. Read the full report and Q&A report here. -
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Our Annual Report: Guided by You, highlights our work, what we've achieved and our plans for next year -
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Join us and the Care Quality Commission to help shape health and social care services post COVID-19. -
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This is our sixth report in this series and covers the insight we've heard from you from 13th June - 12th July 2020. -
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July 31st marks the anniversary of the Accessible Information Standard being introduced. This has made a difference to the lives of many vulnerable people in West Sussex. -
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Interim findings from the Healthwatch in Sussex and Sussex NHS Commissioners’ Digital Engagement Survey 2020: Preferences towards the future of health and social care services in Sussex -
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‘Just’ the flu? There’s no ‘just’ about it. In an average year, the flu virus kills 11,000 people and hospitalises thousands more. The flu vaccine is the best protection for you and those around you. Read more about the vaccination here. -
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From today the NHS 111 service in Kent, Medway and Sussex is being enhanced and it can now offer access to a wider range of health care professionals. -
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We have today released a final report from the Healthwatch in Sussex public survey on digital consultations, combined with results from the Sussex CCG‘s survey on NHS communications with patients (where comparable questions were used). -
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This is an independent case study showing an example of The Olive Tree’s story of adapting during the COVID crisis and what the future holds. -
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We are sharing stories which show the need for all organisations to adapt and find ways for our older and any vulnerable citizens to avoid suffering as we start getting cold and icy weather. -
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GPs and pharmacies are receiving batches of the vaccine during the flu season, and flu vaccination clinics are scheduled to coincide with these deliveries. This does mean some may have to wait longer than they would wish to attend flu clinics. -
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We have provided insight to the Sussex Integrated Care System on this year’s local communication about flu vaccines, having listened to residents. Here we reflect on what could be done to support more people to get this important protection. -
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This is an independent focused case study showing how homeless people struggle to access some basic primary care services, which has worsened due to the pandemic. -
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Young Healthwatch has worked alongside Healthwatch Brighton and Hove to explore young people’s experiences of Sussex health and social care services during the coronavirus pandemic -
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We are calling on people over 55 to share their experiences to help improve support after research indicates that they are the least likely to believe care has improved during the COVID-19 pandemic. -
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Four doctors’ surgeries in Crawley have produced multilingual videos explaining the importance of social distancing and the Covid-19 support available to patients. -
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Keeping you up to date with health and social care news -
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This week Healthwatch West Sussex launches the ‘Ask Us – Tell Us’ campaign to encourage local people to ask questions and share feedback on health and care services they use. -
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The winter months bring many health and care challenges from Covid-19 to the flu, from loneliness to family stresses and strains. -
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If you need medical help you should still contact your GP practice, use NHS 111 online or call 111. If you are told to go to hospital it is important that you go to hospital.