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    Find out about Healthwatch in this easy read guide.
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    The NHS is providing a new and more convenient way for you to access urgent care. Find out what this means for you and your loved ones.
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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 Southern Water.
  4. Report -

    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 West Sussex County Council Library Service.
  5. Report -

    Healthwatch in Sussex has published a series of reports which indicate high levels of satisfaction amongst people who have used Non-Emergency Transport Services, but which sets out how they could and should be improved.
  6. Report -

    This report reflects our learning from attending a presentation by Ambitious About Autism at the Engage Conference 2020, which took place at the end of November. We believe many other organisations would benefit from this insight.
  7. Report -

    Read our report from the webinar we held with friends and family of care home residents in November.
  8. News -

    Update explaining why maternity services have had to change in West Sussex due to the pandemic.
  9. Blog -

    Have you used young person’s mental health services in Sussex? Share your experiences with us.
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  11. Blog -

    Keeping you up to date with health and social care news
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  13. News -

    We are calling on carers to share their experiences to help improve support after a year which has seen enormous challenges for all those working in the health and social care sector, those using services and their loved ones.
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  16. News -

    Crawley Community Transport to provide up to 1500 free of charge journeys to Mid Sussex, Horsham, Crawley, Adur & Worthing residents needing assistance to travel to their Coronavirus vaccination appointments.
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    Are you a relative or carer with a loved one in a care home? If so, you are invited to join our online webinar.
  18. Report -

    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 Time to Talk Befriending Service.
  19. News -

    Take a look at what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccination programme, including how you will know when it's your turn, where to go, and why it's important.
  20. Blog -

    The purpose of this survey is to find out what residents with sight or hearing impairments think about the services they receive.
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    We are working with relatives and carers with loved ones in care homes to help understand any issues, hear any concerns, provide advice and information and to find out what support the health and care system can provide you as the pandemic continues.
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    Children and young people are being encouraged to explore different ways of expressing themselves for this year’s Children’s Mental Health Week (1-7 February).
  23. Report -

    Board Meeting Agenda for Wed 10th February 2021
  24. Report -

    Here is a summary of the breadth and depth of our work in the last quarter October to December 2020, issues/concerns and our forward plan for the next 3 months.
  25. News -

    Healthwatch England have announced a dental crisis today – Healthwatch in Sussex have found similar concerns locally, talking to people across Sussex throughout the pandemic.
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    At Healthwatch West Sussex, we know how valuable volunteering is to our organisation. Read more about Student Volunteering Week here.
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    Keeping you up to date with health and social care news
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    We are working with East Grinstead Museum to document life in lockdown, around the town and surrounding area. We are also collecting stories of local individuals, and groups who have made a difference throughout the many lockdowns.
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  30. Blog -

    We are delighted to share the amazing news that Healthwatch West Sussex alongside Help & Care has achieved the Investors in Volunteers (IIV) award.
  31. Blog -

    As the COVID-19 Vaccination programme is underway in West Sussex, we are keen to hear your views and experiences.
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    We are supporting Eating Disorder week which is taking place 1-7 March 2021. Beat is hosting the campaign to create a future where people experiencing binge eating disorder are met with understanding and compassion.
  33. Report -

    Read more about the Integration Index project, and our findings from talking to a group of young people with mental health support needs who are becoming adults.
  34. Report -

    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 Please Give Me Space.
  35. Advice and Information -

    Surrey and Sussex Cancer Alliance (SSCA) has joined forces with local charity GRACE to raise awareness of the symptoms of ovarian cancer and encourage women to seek medical help sooner.
  36. Advice and Information -

    Take a look at what the guidance around visiting your loved ones in care homes means in practice.
  37. Report -

    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 Autism Connected.
  38. Blog -

    Health and Social Care Updates in West Sussex
  39. Report -

    An interim report from over 1800 survey responses from our Vaccination Survey from 3-8 March.
  40. Report -

    An observational assessment of the information provided on GP websites in West Sussex.
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    Find out how West Sussex Library Service can help you stay in contact with your loved one in a care home. You can also find online singing and reminiscence sessions to watch at home, as well as wellbeing and bereavement support.
  42. Report -

    Early public feedback to our #ConfusingComms Campaign allowed us to highlight some good practice and make suggestions, based on experiences people have recently shared.
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    Routine dental care has had to change because of COVID-19, with many people struggling to access NHS services. Here’s some information on how to access an NHS dentist now COVID-19 restrictions are eased.
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