1. The Accessible Information Standard – what you can expect from services

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    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.

  2. Your care, your way – Join Healthwatch’s new campaign

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    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.

  3. Please continue to 'Help Us Help You'

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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.

  4. What medical support are you entitled to if you’re new to the UK?

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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.

  5. Does the NHS have to provide an interpreter?

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    Do you know about your rights to language support in NHS settings?

  6. Exploring low uptake of bowel screening by men in Rural West Sussex

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    Find out how you can help us to find out what issues are preventing men from completing the bowel screening request.

  7. Your questions about Non-emergency patient transport put to the provider

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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

  8. Championing what matters to you - Our Annual Report 2021-22

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    Our Annual Report, 'Championing what matters to you' highlights our work and what we've achieved in 2021-22, and our future priorities.

  9. Living with Back Pain - Understanding Shared Decision-Making

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    Earlier this year, residents in Sussex told us about their experiences of living with back pain, and how their shared decision-making process could be improved. Read our report here.

  10. People are being asked to protect themselves and others by wearing a mask in healthcare settings  

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    The NHS in Sussex is calling on people to help to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by reintroducing mask wearing in all clinical health services.

  11. Heads Up - July 2022

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    Keeping you up to date with health and social care news

  12. Spotlight on: Mycarematters

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    Mycarematters is a not-for-profit social enterprise with a mission to improve the experience of care in any care setting for people with communication challenges.

  13. Press release: Healthwatch’s response to the CQC report on gastrointestinal surgery at Royal Sussex County Hospital

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    The Care Quality Commission has issued a report following an unannounced visit in August 2022 to inspect upper gastrointestinal services surgery at the Royal Sussex County Hospital.