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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. -
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Do you struggle to speak to your doctor about your medical concerns? You’re not alone. Take a look at these top tips to make the most out of your GP appointment. -
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Tapestry Day Club have clubs running across Horsham District and in other areas of West Sussex. The clubs are for small groups of older people who are lonely or socially isolated due to the pandemic and/or are living with early stage
dementia. -
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Our report shares the themes and reflections of the Independent Health Complaints Advocacy Service team in 2020-21 -
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Keeping you up to date with health and social care news -
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Board Meeting Agenda for Wed 18th August 2021 -
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Healthwatch in Sussex help improve the process of being discharged from hospital, and the support you receive at home. -
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Thousands of invites have gone out to 16 and 17 year olds in Sussex this week so that they can benefit from the all-important protection needed to prevent severe illness from COVID-19. -
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September is World Alzheimer’s Month, an international campaign to raise dementia awareness and challenge stigma. -
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Millions of people have had their treatment delayed by the pandemic – are you one of them? We want to know if you’re getting the advice, information and support you need while you wait. -
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Waiting for planned medical care or surgery can be a frustrating time. That’s why it’s so important that while you wait, you get regular, clear and accessible updates so that you can plan your next steps. -
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Find out about Healthwatch in this easy read guide. -
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Keeping you up to date with health and social care news -
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The King’s Fund and Healthwatch England jointly call for urgent action to address hospital waiting lists and improve patients’ experience of delays to treatment -
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Keeping you up to date with health and social care news -
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A year on from our patient survey on Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services, we take a look at what impact our reports have had. -
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Do you or a loved one need help with social care? Read the article below and find out answers to key questions about who can access adult social care and how to pay for it. -
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Read more about the Integration Index project, and our findings from talking to a group of young people with mental health support needs who are becoming adults. -
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Working with GP practice staff, we have developed a survey to understand how their roles have changed during the pandemic. -
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3 telephone calls from the patient, one telephone call and email from the GP surgery, two eConsult forms – just to speak with a doctor? This is Peter's story of using eConsult. -
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Together with Parkinson’s UK, we are hosting two webinars in November as part of Self Care Week. -
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Today, the health and care regulator, the Care Quality Commission, published their annual review of NHS and social care support. Read Healthwatch England response. -
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Here is a summary of the breadth and depth of our work from July to October 2021, issues/concerns and our forward plan for the next 3 months. -
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This Healthwatch guide provides you with information about seeing a dentist through the NHS, or privately. -
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Board Meeting Agenda for Wed 10th November 2021 -
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Minutes of the Board Meeting held on 18th August 2021 -
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We asked West Sussex residents their views about access to exercise, their self-perception of their health and wellbeing and access to health and wellbeing services pre and post-pandemic. Read our report here. -
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Keeping you up to date with health and social care news -
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We need to hear about your experiences of accessing GP services, so we can help the NHS understand what is working well and what could be better so that together we can find solutions. -
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We are asking people aged over 18 years to share their experiences of living with physical pain. -
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Find the meeting recordings, presentations and additional resources from two webinars we held in November with Parkinson's UK -
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Find out what's in the Government's new social care plan and how it compares with what people have told us. -
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Keeping you up to date with health and social care news -
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Lack of access to NHS dentistry has intensified as an issue for people over the last 18 months. Healthwatch England latest research is a stark reminder that it is an issue decision-makers must react to now, to protect our health. -
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We have created a survey for young people aged 16-17 who would like to tell us more about their experience with the COVID-19 vaccinations here in Sussex. -
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We have put together a document showing how we plan to listen and make sure everyone’s voice is being heard even louder this year. -
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Keeping you up to date with health and social care news -
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Lack of access to NHS dentistry has intensified, nationally and locally, as an issue for people over the last 18 months. Our report details the experience-based insight gathered from August to 2 December 2021. -
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Healthwatch in Sussex publish the final report ending our series nine of webinars capturing relatives and family carers experiences visiting their loved ones in care homes during the pandemic. -
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New research highlights the challenges faced by health and social care services in England and the importance of feedback for improving care. -
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Information about vaccines: For people with a learning disability and autistic people -
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Board Meeting Agenda for Wed 9th February 2022 -
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Here is a summary of the breadth and depth of our work from October to December 2021, issues/concerns and our forward plan for the next 3 months. -
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Minutes of the Board Meeting held on 10th November 2021 -
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The Horsham District Befriending Support Survey aim is to learn, from people in the Horsham District, the impact of loneliness and isolation on health and wellbeing, including mental health, confidence, motivation, and social participation. -
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Student Volunteering Week is a national celebration for all student volunteers. Read more about the benefits of student volunteering and how you can volunteer with us here. -
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Keeping you up to date with health and social care news -
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Minutes of the Board Meeting held on 9th February 2022