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A lot of us are now working from home, which can bring a lot of challenges, especially frequent alcohol drinking. Find out if you should be concerned about your drinking, and what to do if you need help. -
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The activities in this pack will allow you (young people) to use your experiences of how you’ve been affected by COVID-19. These resources are intended as a starting point to kick start your own ideas and interests. -
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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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Document to go alongside the West Sussex Mental Health ‘Sector Connector’ Forum meeting on 10th July -
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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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Keeping you up to date with health and social care news -
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Grandads Front Room has been set up as a safe space to help individuals, community groups, and local charities in Bognor Regis and the surrounding area. Read more about the work they do here. -
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Time 4 Children is a small charity based in Haywards Heath. Their aim is to increase the emotional wellbeing, self-confidence and self-esteem of emotionally vulnerable children of primary school age who live in Mid Sussex. -
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This is an independent case study showing some young peoples’ experience and views of digital health offers and use of technology. It is not exhaustive but starts to explore potential assumptions. -
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‘Sector Connector’ is a Sussex wide collaboration between Healthwatch, the Voluntary and Community Sector and the NHS. This is the Communications and Engagement document. -
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‘Sector Connector’ is a Sussex wide collaboration between Healthwatch, the Voluntary and Community Sector and the NHS. This is the Programme Update document. -
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‘Sector Connector’ is a Sussex wide collaboration between Healthwatch, the Voluntary and Community Sector and the NHS. -
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This report gives a flavour of just some of the work that we have done with the 230+ community organisations who have already joined activities as community partners. -
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Safe in Sussex delivers a range of services throughout West Sussex for people who are experiencing or at risk of domestic abuse. Find out more about Safe in Sussex in our Spotlight report. -
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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 Home Start’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 My Sisters House’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 Pregnancy Options Centre'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 Stonepillow’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 Sussex Oakleaf’s story of adapting during the COVID crisis and what the future holds. -
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Keeping you up to date with health and social care news -
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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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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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Keeping you up to date with health and social care news -
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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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Find out who the West Sussex Safeguarding Adults Board are, their vision, purpose and aims. -
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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. -
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For those living alone sometimes loneliness and isolation can become unbearable and have an impact on their mental and physical health. -
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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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The NHS is providing a new and more convenient way for you to access urgent care. Find out what this means for you and your loved ones. -
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Have you used young person’s mental health services in Sussex? Share your experiences with us. -
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Keeping you up to date with health and social care news -
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Children and young people are being encouraged to explore different ways of expressing themselves for this year’s Children’s Mental Health Week (1-7 February). -
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We are supporting Eating Disorder week which is taking place 1-7 March 2021. Beat is hosting the campaign to create a future where people experiencing binge eating disorder are met with understanding and compassion. -
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Health and Social Care Updates in West Sussex -
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Health and Social Care Updates in West Sussex -
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Keeping you up to date with health and social care news -
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The recent lockdowns have had a profound effect on people’s mental health and wellbeing and as we come out of it there are many anxieties and worries. The theme for Men’s Health Week is “How do we move forward?” -
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Healthwatch in Sussex hosted a webinar to explore Mental Health Money in Sussex. This event explored Mental Health Money plans and how the VCS and local people can be more involved in decision making. -
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Our Annual Report, On Equal Terms, highlights our work, what we've achieved and our plans for next year -
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We want to learn from local people in the Horsham District area the impact of loneliness and isolation on health and wellbeing -
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Keeping you up to date with health and social care news -
Advice and Information -
People’s mental health has never been more at the forefront than now which is why we are supporting The Samaritans campaign – Talk to us, We Listen.