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Recently, we’ve been hearing from the public that Ferring Dental Practice are no longer offering NHS dental treatment due to funding cuts. We raised this with NHS England to find out more information. -
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Keeping you up to date with health and social care news -
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We are working with a number of Community & Voluntary Sector Organisations to help understand how local groups and services have adapted in response to the Coronavirus outbreak and Lockdown. This is a case study of Henfield. -
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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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Despite the importance of good oral health, access to dentists has long been a health inequality for people who are homeless/sleeping rough as our case studies illustrate. We look into alternatives to traditional building based dental provisions. -
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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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We have collated a range of stories that show people’s experiences of care home living during and after the Lockdown (July - Sept 20) -
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This is an independent case study showing an example of Age UK West Sussex’s story of adapting during the COVID crisis and what the future holds. -
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This is an independent case study showing an example of West Sussex Mind's story of adapting during the COVID crisis and what the future holds. -
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This is an independent case study showing an example of Chichester District Foodbank’s story of adapting during the COVID crisis and what the future holds. -
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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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Staying connected during the Coronavirus crisis: Webinar for Families and Friends of Care Home Residents -
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A year 8 student's story of lockdown, their feelings and thoughts about what it's like to lockdown whilst still at school. -
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A case study showing a day in the life of a patient at St Richard's Hospital, Chichester. -
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This is Stanley and Barbara's story of their experience of hospital communication and discharge. -
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In October 2020 we had a focused discussion with 14 graduates and 3 youth workers from the National Citizen Service in West Sussex. These are their thoughts and valuable suggestions. -
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We explored people’s use and thoughts to inform the future use of digital access for health and care services in Sussex. This is the short, infographic version of the full report. -
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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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Healthwatch England have written to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care expressing concern around the current guidance on visits to care home. Read the letter and the Governments response. -
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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. -
Advice and Information -
Four doctors’ surgeries in Crawley have produced multilingual videos explaining the importance of social distancing and the Covid-19 support available to patients. -
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Keeping you up to date with health and social care news -
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On Tuesday 10th November nearly 90 people from across Sussex took part in a Healthwatch in Sussex webinar for families and friends of care home residents, where we heard some powerful and emotional stories. -
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Julie Kalsi, who works at Crawley Borough Council, shares how she self cares as part of #SelfCareWeek -
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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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This is an independent case study showing an example of how the Apuldram Centre in Chichester adapted during the COVID crisis and what the future holds. -
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This is an independent case study showing an example of how PACSO adapted during the COVID crisis and what the future holds. -
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This is an independent case study showing an example of how The Lithuanian Community of the South Coast adapted during the COVID crisis and what the future holds. -
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Update on dentist services in West Sussex and what's being done to improve NHS dental services. -
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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 -
We have compiled a list of useful support resources for West Sussex residents in need of support information and advice. -
Advice and Information -
The winter months bring extra challenges with financial pressures, families all under one roof, and combined with the stress of coping with Covid-19 this year. -
Advice and Information -
For those living alone sometimes loneliness and isolation can become unbearable and have an impact on their mental and physical health. -
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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Read our report from the webinar we held with friends and family of care home residents in November. -
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Update explaining why maternity services have had to change in West Sussex due to the pandemic. -
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Keeping you up to date with health and social care news -
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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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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. -
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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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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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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 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.