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    Our volunteers help us reach out to people across West Sussex by talking to people about their experiences of health and social care services in the county.

    If you would like to gain valuable work experience, help improve care in your community or learn new skills, there are lots of ways you can join us to make a real difference.

    Whether you have a few hours to spare occasionally or you are looking for a regular commitment, we've got a volunteering opportunity for you.
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    There are lots of different ways you can get involved as a Healthwatch volunteer, from speaking to people about their experiences of health and social care to using your skills to support Healthwatch West Sussex.
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    We understand that making a complaint about NHS can feel daunting. Check out our guidance to help you through the process.
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    You have the power to help make change happen. It Starts With You.
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    If you can't find the right support, Healthwatch is here for you. In times of worry or stress, we can be there to find you the best place to go for help, whether it's finding an NHS dentist, how to make a complaint or where to go for extra support. Find out more in our video below.
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    We're here to find out matters to you and to help make sure your views shape the support you need.
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    Below are some self-help guides and forms we may need you to complete and return so you can access our advocacy support.
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    Find our more about some of our Volunteers stories and why they volunteer for us
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    Our Board meets quarterly in public to make sure we are all working to achieve our strategic aims.
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    These resources are intended as a starting point to kick start young people’s own ideas and interest.
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    Find out about our role, our plans and our people.
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    Supporting and working with community groups and clubs to promote a deeper understanding of local health and care needs and experiences
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    Conversations with Voluntary and Community Sector organisations in the Horsham district to hear their experience of working through the lockdown
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    Conversations with Voluntary and Community Sector organisations in Mid Sussex to hear their experience of working through the lockdown.
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    Conversations with Voluntary and Community Sector organisations in Arun and Chichester to hear their experience of working through the lockdown.
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    We are working with relatives and carers with loved ones in care homes to help understand any issues, hear any concerns, provide advice and information and to find out what support the health and care system can provide you as the pandemic continues.
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    We are concerned for residents and their families who are struggling to afford to pay for the care they have been assessed as needing. This has been incredibly distressing for people.
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    A few examples of the work completed by IHCAS
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    Consent to Treatment in a Person’s Best Interests.
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    Below are some forms we may need you to complete and return so you can access our advocacy support.
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    We can help you with making your health complaint. We have included our FAQ's.
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    Our Enter and View programme involves authorised representatives visiting publicly funded health and social care services in West Sussex to see what is going on and to talk to service users, their relatives and carers, as well as staff.
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    We want to make sure that everyone is able to access the information we provide and communicate with us in ways that meet their individual needs.
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    Take a look at our upcoming events or check out our selection of health and care awareness events you can support.
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    Find out about more about how we can help you access the support you need to live well.
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