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Using patient feedback of a good example of a surgery’s telephone message, we have explored with the medical practice how they came about changing the message and what they now have. -
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What people told us about health and social care. A review of our insight and evidence Q1 April - June 2019
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We are recruiting volunteers to work together with residents and families of care homes in special measures. -
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This reports on our Enter and View work carried, as part of our Hospital Visiting Programme. A team of four Authorised Representatives visited on Tuesday, 25 June 2019. -
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Keeping you up to date with health and social care news -
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We visited Broadbridge Heath, so we can better understand the health and social care changes for local people living in a village/town undergoing significant new housing growth. -
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Headway West Sussex (HWS) provides support and information to people living with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), their carer(s) and family no matter how long ago the brain injury was sustained and for as long as needed. -
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The Pregnancy Options Centre provides free, non-directive counselling and support to women and men, aged 14 upwards, facing unplanned pregnancy or struggling following a pregnancy loss. -
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The Sussex MS Centre is based in Southwick. Their vision is to work together to improve the mental and physical health, wellbeing and life chances of people in Sussex living with Multiple Sclerosis. -
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By working together with community organisations, we were able to understand and report issues people had experienced with the financial assessment process. Read how we followed-up on the recommendations to see how things are changing and improving. -
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Keeping you up to date with health and social care news -
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Through reshaping the way we work, we aim to deliver a local Healthwatch presence into communities, through Listening and Network Tours. We started in East Grinstead. -
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Listening and understanding how Littlehampton residents experience health and care -
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Find out what's working well for people and what needs to improve when it comes to people about their mental health experiences before, during and after pregnancy, in Healthwatch England's new report. -
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This reports reflects the impact our Enter and View visits has had on the care environment at Princess Royal Hospital. Part of our Hospital Visiting Programme. -
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So you can get the most from accessing this service please read this document carefully, as it explains not only what you can expect from this service but also what we expect from you. -
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A report by 4Sight, working with Healthwatch West Sussex and Time Aside Sensory Art. -
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Together with two leading charities, Healthwatch England are raising awareness of the issues people facing travelling to and from NHS services. -
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Age UK East Grinstead & District, work with people aged 50+, to make a positive difference to their wellbeing. They deliver a variety of activities designed for older people. -
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Home-Start is the local charity supporting families with children under 5. The Charity helps parents through their most difficult times by matching a trained volunteer with each family and working with them 1-2-1 to make life better. -
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The Olive Tree Cancer Support has been in existence for 28 years. The Crawley Centre is in the grounds of Crawley Hospital. -
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Find out more about Singing for Lung Health, groups helping people with lung conditions -
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Healthwatch West Sussex has produced this report presenting how the principles of the Care Act are being realised for individuals in West Sussex, specifically looking at whether person-centred approaches are being applied in safeguarding as set out in the Care Act 2014 -
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An update by Dr Emma Woodcock, senior local GP and Clinical Director for the Rural North Chichester Primary Care Network -
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Agenda for the board meeting on 13th November 2019 -
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Our Community Partnerships work has continued to reach people across West Sussex. Read more in this report. -
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Here is a summary of the breadth and depth of our work in the last quarter July to September), issues/concerns and our forward plan for the next 3 months. -
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What people told us about health and social care. A review of our insight and evidence in July to September 2019. -
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Minutes of the Board Meeting held on 11th September 2019 -
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Keeping you up to date with health and social care news -
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Action on Postpartum Psychosis (APP) are the national charity for women and families affected by Postpartum Psychosis (PP). -
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The Royal British Legion’s Independent Living Service covers England, Wales and Northern Ireland. They offer beneficiaries a high quality, friendly and professional service to live safe and well at home. -
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Horsham and Shipley Community Project is a vibrant charity which believes that age is no barrier to fun, fitness and social interaction. -
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Paracise is an entry point to fitness for the millions of people who find traditional exercise programmes too demanding or intimidating. -
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WorkAid is one of 16 projects that make up the Aldingbourne Trust. The project is funded by West Sussex County Council to provide Supported Employment support to individuals with learning disabilities or autism spectrum conditions living across
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Our Self-Care Week Community Information Event was a collaboration with Age UK East Grinstead and held at their offices at the Glen Vue Centre, East Grinstead in November. -
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Throughout July and September Healthwatch West Sussex have been working in partnership with West Sussex County Council Library Services with our Pop-Up Library engagement events. -
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Use this book to help prepare and familiarise yourself for your visit to the Doctor or Nurse. Booklets created by Thumbs Up World in partnership with Pound Hill and Copthorne Medical Practice. To support adults with visible and hidden disabilities. -
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In October 2019, we hosted an information event at The Bridge Leisure Centre in Horsham. -
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Listening to and amplifying local voices, with recommendations for change -
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Keeping you up to date with health and social care news -
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Mycarematters is a not-for-profit social enterprise with a mission to improve the experience of care in any care setting for people with communication challenges. -
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As we start a new year, we are reflecting on what we have achieved in 2019, especially in our priority areas. -
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Healthwatch West Sussex supporting wider engagement to inform the development of the new health hub in rural West Sussex -
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Hospitals need to do more to show patients how the NHS is learning from mistakes. Read Healthwatch England's latest report to find out more. -
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West Sussex Scouts provide opportunities for over 4,000 young people across the diverse communities of West Sussex to develop #skillsforlife. -
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Here is a summary of the breadth and depth of our work in the last quarter October to December 2019, issues/concerns and our forward plan for the next 3 months. -
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Our Community Partnerships work has continued to reach people across West Sussex. Read more in this report.