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    Keeping you up to date with health and social care news
  2. Report -

    Lack of access to NHS dentistry has intensified, nationally and locally, as an issue for people over the last 18 months. Our report details the experience-based insight gathered from August to 2 December 2021.
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    Healthwatch in Sussex publish the final report ending our series nine of webinars capturing relatives and family carers experiences visiting their loved ones in care homes during the pandemic.
  4. News -

    New research highlights the challenges faced by health and social care services in England and the importance of feedback for improving care.
  5. Advice and Information -

    Information about vaccines: For people with a learning disability and autistic people
  6. Report -

    Board Meeting Agenda for Wed 9th February 2022
  7. Report -

    Here is a summary of the breadth and depth of our work from October to December 2021, issues/concerns and our forward plan for the next 3 months.
  8. Report -

    Minutes of the Board Meeting held on 10th November 2021
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    We have put together a document showing how we plan to listen and make sure everyone’s voice is being heard even louder this year.
  10. Report -

    The Horsham District Befriending Support Survey aim is to learn, from people in the Horsham District, the impact of loneliness and isolation on health and wellbeing, including mental health, confidence, motivation, and social participation.
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    Student Volunteering Week is a national celebration for all student volunteers. Read more about the benefits of student volunteering and how you can volunteer with us here.
  12. Blog -

    Keeping you up to date with health and social care news
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  14. Report -

    Minutes of the Board Meeting held on 9th February 2022
  15. Advice and Information -

    The Accessible Information Standard is mandatory for all organisations that provide NHS or adult social care. Here’s some key information about the accessible communications you should expect from services.
  16. News -

    Clear, understandable information is important to help you make the right health and care decisions. Join our campaign and have your say on what needs to change.
  17. Report -

    Our work is shaped by the concerns that local people raise with us in West Sussex. Find out what we plan to focus our work on in 2022/23.
  18. Advice and Information -

    Find out what to do if you have COVID-19 symptoms, where to go for support and how you can help stop the spread.
  19. Report -

    We’re publishing this report to give you an update from Sussex NHS Commissioners and the Neurodevelopmental Service on what has happened in the last nine months.
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    Social Prescribing Day is an annual celebration of social prescribing, recognising link workers, local community groups, and projects which have kept us healthy throughout the pandemic and beyond.
  21. Blog -

    Keeping you up to date with health and social care news
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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 Sussex Community NHS
    Foundation Trust’s Living Well Programme.
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    The NHS across West Sussex is experiencing significant demand that is having an impact on all services. Together with our NHS Colleagues, we are asking you to play your part in helping the NHS provide the best possible services during this busy time.
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    For new arrivals to the UK it can be confusing where to go if you need medical assistance. Here we outline your rights as a refugee, where you can access emergency help and how to register for a GP.
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  30. Blog -

    Keeping you up to date with health and social care news
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  34. Report -

    Here is a summary of the breadth and depth of our work from January to March 2022, issues/concerns and our forward plan for the next 3 months.
  35. Advice and Information -

    Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.
  36. News -

    A new survey of public attitudes to NHS dentistry shows that half of the adults in England find dental charges unfair amid escalating living costs. We have warned decision-makers that NHS dentistry is in desperate need of reform.
  37. Report -

    Find out more about Yada, a charity working across coastal West Sussex with the aim to end the sexual exploitation of women.
  38. Report -

    Board Meeting Agenda for Wed 11th May 2022
  39. Blog -

    Keeping you up to date with health and social care news
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  41. Report -

    Read our Spotlight report on GamCare, the leading UK provider of free information, advice and support for anyone harmed by gambling.
  42. Advice and Information -

    Do you know about your rights to language support in NHS settings?
  43. Blog -

    Find out more about symptomatic Hypermobility in our guest blog, written by Jane Green, the Founder & Chair of SEDSconnective, Sussex Ehlers-Danlos and Hypermobility Support Community Group.
  44. Report -

    Minutes of the Board Meeting held on Wednesday 11 May 2022
  45. Blog -

    Keeping you up to date with health and social care news
  46. Report -

    On the 22nd March 2022, 4.00-5.30pm, Healthwatch in Sussex hosted a webinar to explore Children and Young Peoples Mental Health and Wellbeing.
  47. Blog -

    Find out how you can help us to find out what issues are preventing men from completing the bowel screening request.
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    Healthwatch in Sussex is working with the provider of non-emergency transport services to host a series of patient forums so that your questions can be answered