1. South Downs National Park survey

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    Healthwatch West Sussex are working with the South Downs National Park.

  2. Heads Up - February 2023

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    Keeping you up to date with health and social care news

  3. Improving Lives Together: NHS Sussex's ambition for a healthier future

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    NHS in Sussex sets out strategic and operational priorities.

  4. Healthwatch GP Access Survey 2023

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    Healthwatch in Sussex heard from 851 people across Sussex about their GP access following the COVID crisis. 56% of these people delayed making a GP appointment, even though they needed to do so

  5. Community Power strengthen our work at Healthwatch West Sussex

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    Healthwatch West Sussex recognises the crucial role that the community and voluntary sector has to play in peoples’ health, care, and wellbeing.

  6. Five ways to give feedback to help shape health and care services in West Sussex

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    Share your experiences of local health and care services and make it better for everyone.

  7. NHS Assembly

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    NHS@75 – an invitation to have your say.

  8. Volunteers Week 2023

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    It is currently Volunteers Week 2023, and we are celebrating our amazing volunteers and all the hard work that they achieve.

  9. NHS Sussex and Healthwatch announce new role

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    NHS Sussex and Healthwatch in Sussex announce a new role supporting our strategy for Improving Lives Together

  10. Cost of living - a barrier to healthcare for the most vulnerable

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    The cost of living is having a detrimental impact on people's decisions about their healthcare. But if you are disabled, on means-tested benefits or aged 18-24, you're more likely to avoid vital health services due to the fear of extra costs.

  11. Heads Up - June 2023

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    Keeping you up to date with health and social care news

  12. Primary care complaints are changing

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    From 1 July, primary care complaints function will be changing. Find out what these changes will mean.

  13. Healthwatch West Sussex Annual Report for 2022-23

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    We are delighted to share ‘Together we’re making health and social care better’, our Annual Report for 2022-23.

  14. Chilgrove Community Hub Survey Findings

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    This report is based on the responses for the Chilgrove Community Hub.

  15. Bersted Community Hub Survey Findings

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    This report is based on the responses for the Chilgrove Community Hub

  16. Message from Louise Ansari, Chief Executive, Healthwatch England

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    An update from Louise after attending 3 events in London.

  17. Heads Up - July 2023

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    Keeping you up to date with health and social care news

  18. MP pushes for legal visiting rights at care homes and hospitals

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    A Labour MP has challenged all parties to give care home residents and hospital patients a legal right to visits from a ‘care supporter’, in the latest stage of campaign that sprung from pandemic restrictions.

  19. GP Patient Survey 2023

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    The latest GP Patient Survey results have been published.

  20. 'You're Welcome'establishing youth-friendly health and care services

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    Guidance for the development of health and care services for adolescents.

  21. National Cancer Patient Experience Survey 2022

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    The National Cancer Patient Experience Survey 2022 results have been published.

  22. British Sign Language first aid resources now available from St John Ambulance

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    St John Ambulance has set up the CPR Community Network to ensure that everyone has access to basic life support training in person, online or by using their Resource Hub to give you the confidence to respond in an emergency

  23. The future of general practice - the Government's response

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    The Health and Social Care Committee (HSCSC) published its report and the government has responded.

  24. Have your say - Easy Read

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    Download an Easy Read version of our 'Have your say' form.

  25. Expert panel says government behind on improving pharmacy services

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    Pharmacy services are yet to reach their full potential for patients, according to an expert panel’s report for a committee of MPs.

  26. Heads Up - August 2023

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    Keeping you up to date with health and social care news

  27. Your Voice. Your Decision

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    A lasting power of attorney (LPA) gives you a voice and protects your decisions. They are helpful for everyone over the age of 18. This legal document makes it easier for the people you trust to support you when you need it most.

  28. Dementia services across Sussex

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    Finding out about people's experiences of dementia-related services and support in Sussex.

  29. Government launches survey on women's reproductive health

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    The Department of Health and Social Care has opened a survey for six weeks to hear views form women, ‘to help shape future reproductive health policy’.

  30. Third of people in England lack confidence they can access critical NHS services

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    Healthwatch England new research shows worryingly low public confidence in being able to access NHS services. A third of adults in England lack confidence that they can access timely care, including GP services, mental health support and hospital care.

  31. Adur and Worthing LCN Mental Health Survey

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    Healthwatch West Sussex, Adur and Worthing Local Community Network, Pathfinder and West Sussex MIND are working collaboratively to learn from local people in the Adur and Worthing area what support and services might help you to support you or your families emotional, mental, and physical health.

  32. Heads Up - September 2023

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    Keeping you up to date with health and social care news

  33. NHS to introduce Martha's rule for hospital patients

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    Healthwatch England have welcomed the introduction of Martha's rule for hospital patients.

  34. National suicide strategy sets out plan to cut deaths in at-risk groups

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    The government has published a new national strategy.

  35. CQC publishes results of national hospital inpatient survey

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    Inpatient care has worsened since 2020, according to the latest national experience survey by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

  36. Health risks of damp and mould set out in new government guidance

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    Landlords are being warned of the health risks of damp and mould and told not to blame tenants’ lifestyles, in new cross-government guidance.

  37. Spotlight report: Horsham Fibromyalgia Support Group

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    Horsham Fibromyalgia Support Group is run by volunteers, many of whom live with Fibromyalgia.

  38. Jargon buster website includes common terms used in the health and care sector

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    What’s the difference between an integrated care board and an integrated care partnership? What do we really mean when we talk about patient and public involvement?

  39. Impact and Performance Reports April - June 2023 (Q1)

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    Here is a summary of the breadth and depth of our work from April - June 2023, issues/concerns and our forward plan for the next 3 months.

  40. Heads Up - October 2023

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    Keeping you up to date with health and social care news

  41. Care Quality Commission (CQC) has lowered its rating for Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust’s child and adolescent mental health (CAMHS) ward

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    Following two inspections in June 2023, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has lowered its rating for Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust’s child and adolescent mental health (CAMHS) ward at Chalkhill, from 'Good' to 'Requires Improvement'.

  42. Adur and Worthing LCN Mental Health Survey

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    Healthwatch West Sussex, Adur and Worthing Local Community Network, Pathfinder and West Sussex MIND are working collaboratively to learn from local people in the Adur and Worthing area what support and services might help you to support you or your families emotional, mental, and physical health.

  43. Public Consultation on smoking and vaping

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    The government launched a public consultation to seek views from teenagers and adults on its plans to create a smoke-free generation and curb vaping use by young people.

  44. Heads Up - November 2023

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    Keeping you up to date with health and social care news

  45. Impact and Performance Reports Q2 July - September 2023

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    Here is a summary of the breadth and depth of our work from July - September 2023, issues/concerns and our forward plan for the next 3 months.

  46. Healthwatch England's full recommendations from "The public's perspective"

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    As part of Healthwatch Englands report The public’s perspective: The state of health and social care, we have set out recommendations for decision makers across ten key areas.

  47. New cost-of-living survey for disabled people and carers launches

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    A new NHS-funded survey has launched which will provide invaluable insight into how the cost-of-living is impacting disabled people and carers in Sussex.

  48. What we heard: how experiences and stories are making a difference?

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    Healthwatch in Sussex is how we describe joint work carried out by the three Healthwatch teams in Sussex: Brighton and Hove, East and West Sussex.