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Advice and Information -
Whilst we recognise that practices will have to close or merge due to the lack of GPs, we believe patients could be better supported during this time. Therefore, we have created the following checklist for CCGs and Practices to use in this situation. -
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We have designed a new 'business card', to keep you understand whether you need Pharmacy, NHS 111 or 999 emergency help. -
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Children may respond to stress in different ways such as being more clingy, anxious, withdrawing, angry or agitated, bedwetting etc. Find out how to help them with the World Health Organization's advice -
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What we've heard from you - insight from 15th March - 10th April 2020 -
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What we've heard from you - insight from 11th - 24th April 2020 -
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What we've heard from you - insight from 25th April - 8th May -
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The report summarises views gathered in East Sussex, West Sussex and Brighton & Hove between February and May 2019. -
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What we've heard from you - insight from 9-22 May 2020 -
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Healthwatch held a webinar about Cancer services during COVID-19 on Thursday 11th June at 5pm. Watch the full recording of the video here. -
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You are invited to enter a prize draw to win one of five £25 Amazon vouchers for taking part. -
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This is our fifth report in this series and covers the insight we've heard from you from 23rd May - 12th June 2020. -
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Healthwatch in Sussex responded to patient concerns about cancer services in Sussex. A webinar was coordinated between three local Healthwatch with the help of Sussex Health and Care Partnership. Read the full report and Q&A report here. -
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Our Annual Report: Guided by You, highlights our work, what we've achieved and our plans for next year -
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This is our sixth report in this series and covers the insight we've heard from you from 13th June - 12th July 2020. -
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Interim findings from the Healthwatch in Sussex and Sussex NHS Commissioners’ Digital Engagement Survey 2020: Preferences towards the future of health and social care services in Sussex -
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. -
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‘Just’ the flu? There’s no ‘just’ about it. In an average year, the flu virus kills 11,000 people and hospitalises thousands more. The flu vaccine is the best protection for you and those around you. Read more about the vaccination here. -
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From today the NHS 111 service in Kent, Medway and Sussex is being enhanced and it can now offer access to a wider range of health care professionals. -
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We have today released a final report from the Healthwatch in Sussex public survey on digital consultations, combined with results from the Sussex CCG‘s survey on NHS communications with patients (where comparable questions were used). -
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This is an independent case study showing an example of The Olive Tree’s story of adapting during the COVID crisis and what the future holds. -
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We are sharing stories which show the need for all organisations to adapt and find ways for our older and any vulnerable citizens to avoid suffering as we start getting cold and icy weather. -
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We have provided insight to the Sussex Integrated Care System on this year’s local communication about flu vaccines, having listened to residents. Here we reflect on what could be done to support more people to get this important protection. -
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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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GPs and pharmacies are receiving batches of the vaccine during the flu season, and flu vaccination clinics are scheduled to coincide with these deliveries. This does mean some may have to wait longer than they would wish to attend flu clinics. -
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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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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. -
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Keeping you up to date with health and social care news -
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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. -
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Keeping you up to date with health and social care news -
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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. -
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 -
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. -
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Keeping you up to date with health and social care news -
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As the COVID-19 Vaccination programme is underway in West Sussex, we are keen to hear your views and experiences. -
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. -
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An interim report from over 1800 survey responses from our Vaccination Survey from 3-8 March. -
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An observational assessment of the information provided on GP websites in West Sussex. -
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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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Health and Social Care Updates in West Sussex -
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A quick guide for patients -
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Find out more about our latest campaign, aiming to help the NHS to improve their written communications to patients. -
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Keeping you up to date with health and social care news