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Despite the importance of good oral health, access to dentists has long been a health inequality for people who are homeless/sleeping rough as our case studies illustrate. We look into alternatives to traditional building based dental provisions. -
Report -
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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Carers Support West Sussex provide unpaid carers with information and guidance along with practical and emotional support, so they feel valued and supported. Read more in our Spotlight report. -
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Patients felt unready to leave hospital and missed out on vital follow-up visits and assessments according to new Healthwatch and British Red Cross research into hospital discharge arrangements during the first five months of the coronavirus pandemic -
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We have collated a range of stories that show people’s experiences of care home living during and after the Lockdown (July - Sept 20) -
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Being on the ‘Compass’ means that your child or young person will be part of the Disability Register for West Sussex. This register is held by Amaze, an independent charity based in Brighton. -
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This is Stanley and Barbara's story of their experience of hospital communication and discharge. -
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In October 2020 we had a focused discussion with 14 graduates and 3 youth workers from the National Citizen Service in West Sussex. These are their thoughts and valuable suggestions. -
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We explored people’s use and thoughts to inform the future use of digital access for health and care services in Sussex. This is the short, infographic version of the full report. -
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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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Healthwatch England have written to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care expressing concern around the current guidance on visits to care home. Read the letter and the Governments response. -
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Here is a summary of the breadth and depth of our work in the last quarter July to September 2020, issues/concerns and our forward plan for the next 3 months. -
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Agenda for the board meeting on Wed 18 November 2020 -
News -
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. -
Advice and Information -
Four doctors’ surgeries in Crawley have produced multilingual videos explaining the importance of social distancing and the Covid-19 support available to patients. -
Blog -
Keeping you up to date with health and social care news -
Blog -
On Tuesday 10th November nearly 90 people from across Sussex took part in a Healthwatch in Sussex webinar for families and friends of care home residents, where we heard some powerful and emotional stories. -
Advice and Information -
Tips, advice and guidance on self care, and how to ‘live’ self care for a happier, healthier life -
News -
Residents are being asked to share their views on new plans to make West Sussex a more healthy and sustainable place. -
Blog -
Julie Kalsi, who works at Crawley Borough Council, shares how she self cares as part of #SelfCareWeek -
News -
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. -
Report -
This is an independent case study showing an example of how the Apuldram Centre in Chichester adapted during the COVID crisis and what the future holds. -
Report -
Find out more about AHS Wellbeing and how they offer wellbeing services to keep people active at any stage of their lifetime. -
Report -
This is an independent case study showing an example of how PACSO adapted during the COVID crisis and what the future holds. -
News -
Update on dentist services in West Sussex and what's being done to improve NHS dental services. -
Report -
This is an independent case study showing an example of how The Lithuanian Community of the South Coast adapted during the COVID crisis and what the future holds. -
Blog -
Find out who the West Sussex Safeguarding Adults Board are, their vision, purpose and aims. -
Report -
Minutes of Board Meeting held on 18 November 2020 -
Report -
All available Board directors, Chief Officer and Operational Lead invited to a virtual non-public board meeting. -
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Keeping you up to date with health and social care news -
Advice and Information -
The winter months bring many health and care challenges from Covid-19 to the flu, from loneliness to family stresses and strains. -
Advice and Information -
We have compiled a list of useful support resources for West Sussex residents in need of support information and advice. -
Advice and Information -
The winter months bring extra challenges with financial pressures, families all under one roof, and combined with the stress of coping with Covid-19 this year. -
Advice and Information -
For those living alone sometimes loneliness and isolation can become unbearable and have an impact on their mental and physical health. -
Advice and Information -
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.