1. Board Performance Report - Q4 January to March 2020

    Report -

    Here is a summary of the breadth and depth of our work in the last quarter January to March 2020, issues/concerns and our forward plan for the next 3 months.

  2. Your Health and Social Care - Insight into Action - report 2

    Report -

    What we've heard from you - insight from 11th - 24th April 2020

  3. Cancer and coronavirus

    Advice and Information -

    If you have cancer, it’s understandable you might feel anxious about COVID-19. The Government and the NHS have both confirmed that cancer treatment should continue to be prioritised as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic.

  4. NHS 'Open for Business' Campaign

    Report -

    NHS shares new guidance for patients to encourage those with potentially serious health conditions to seek medical help

  5. Enabling the Voluntary and Community sector in Arun & Chichester to support people beyond the COVID-19 pandemic - report 1

    Report -

    Voluntary Action Arun and Chichester and Healthwatch West Sussex are working together to support the Voluntary Sector during the Coronavirus pandemic

  6. YMCA DownsLink Group: Transforming Young Lives

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    YMCA DownsLink Group Launch Phase 1 of ‘e-wellbeing’ Mental Health and Wellbeing Website for Children and Young People

  7. Board Meeting Agenda 13.05.20

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    Agenda for the board meeting on 13th May 2020

  8. Perinatal Mental Health & COVID-19 for parents

    Report -

    Drawing on the findings of the perinatal mental health project carried out by another local Healthwatch (Wokingham) this offers information for expectant or new parents in West Sussex.

  9. Sleeping well during the pandemic

    Advice and Information -

    We know from listening to lots of local people, and from our own team members, good sleep is alluding many at the
    moment, maybe even the majority of us? Read our report to find out how to help yourself to sleep well.

  10. Resilience Survey - by Healthwatch and VAAC

    Blog -

    We want to hear about your experiences of COVID 19, to help us to better understand the challenges for your organisation and the wider voluntary and community sector.

  11. Your Health and Social Care - Insight into Action - report 3

    Report -

    What we've heard from you - insight from 25th April - 8th May

  12. Heads Up - May 2020

    Blog -

    Keeping you up to date with health and social care news

  13. Someone I love has died - where can I find support?

    Advice and Information -

    Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.

  14. What people in Sussex told Healthwatch about their views on the NHS Long Term Plan

    Report -

    The report summarises views gathered in East Sussex, West Sussex and Brighton & Hove between February and May 2019.

  15. Got a tooth ache or problem?

    Advice and Information -

    Information on what to counts as a dental emergency and what to do if you have one

  16. Your Health and Social Care - Insight into Action - report 4

    Report -

    What we've heard from you - insight from 9-22 May 2020

  17. Volunteers Week 2020

    Blog -

    It is currently Volunteers Week 2020, and we are celebrating our amazing volunteers and all the hard work that they achieve.

  18. Cancer services in Sussex during Covid-19: What this means for you webinar (free).

    News -

    In these challenging times, this is an opportunity for anyone with concerns about cancer services, to access advice from experts. This includes but is not limited to cancer patients and those that care for friends and family with cancer.

  19. Coping with drinking habits during the pandemic

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  20. Spotlight on: Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust Carers Health Team

    Report -

    Find out more about Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust Carers Health Team, and how they can help you.

  21. Youth Activity Resource Pack - COVID-19 edition

    Blog -

    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.

  22. Heads Up - June 2020

    Blog -

    Keeping you up to date with health and social care news

  23. Call out for Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic people’s healthcare experiences during COVID-19

    Blog -

    Share your story to help services learn and improve from the experiences of people from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds during COVID-19.

  24. Voluntary Sector Resilience Survey

    News -

    Through collaborative working Voluntary Sector Support, Sussex Community Foundation and Healthwatch West Sussex want to capture the experience of the voluntary sector response and future planning to the COVID 19 crisis within the Horsham district.

  25. Sussex cancer patients quiz cancer experts live online

    News -

    Healthwatch held a webinar about Cancer services during COVID-19 on Thursday 11th June at 5pm. Watch the full recording of the video here.

  26. Covid-19: Have your say about the future of health and social care services in Sussex

    Blog -

    You are invited to enter a prize draw to win one of five £25 Amazon vouchers for taking part.

  27. Your Health and Social Care - Insight into Action - report 5

    Report -

    This is our fifth report in this series and covers the insight we've heard from you from 23rd May - 12th June 2020.

  28. NHS Complaints Process Due to Resume from 1st July 2020

    News -

    Update about making a complaint/your existing complaint

  29. Modelling Mental Health Demand as a Consequence of Covid-19 in Sussex

    Report -

    Document to go alongside the West Sussex Mental Health ‘Sector Connector’ Forum meeting on 10th July

  30. Health and Social Care Select Committee Inquiry - Oral Evidence

    News -

    Healthwatch West Sussex contributes feedback to the HSCSC's inquiry on 'Delivering Core NHS and Care Services during the Pandemic and Beyond'

  31. Do you need some help while self-isolating?

    Advice and Information -

    If you, or someone you know, needs a hand with collecting shopping or prescriptions, or just wants someone to talk to, the NHS Volunteer Responders are here to help.

  32. Sussex Cancer patients have their questions answered

    Report -

    Healthwatch in Sussex responded to patient concerns about cancer services in Sussex. A webinar was coordinated between three local Healthwatch with the help of Sussex Health and Care Partnership. Read the full report and Q&A report here.

  33. Our Annual Report 2019-20

    Report -

    Our Annual Report: Guided by You, highlights our work, what we've achieved and our plans for next year

  34. Heads Up - July 2020

    Blog -

    Keeping you up to date with health and social care news

  35. Share your experiences #BecauseWeAllCare

    Blog -

    Join us and the Care Quality Commission to help shape health and social care services post COVID-19.

  36. Spotlight on: Community Transport Sussex

    Report -

    During the pandemic Community Transport Sussex (CTS) has had to switch its focus from taking potentially isolated people out and about, to getting essential things to those people. Find out more about CTS here.

  37. Enabling the Voluntary and Community sector in Arun & Chichester to support people beyond the COVID-19 pandemic - report 2

    Report -

    This report provides a snapshot of the views captured via our online Resilience Survey completed by 44 Voluntary and Community Sector organisations that provide services across the Arun and Chichester area.

  38. Spotlight on: Grandads Front Room

    Report -

    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.

  39. Spotlight on: Time 4 Children

    Report -

    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.

  40. Young Peoples' views on Digital Services

    Report -

    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.

  41. Mid Sussex Voluntary & Community Sector supporting people during COVID-19 - report 1

    Report -

    Mid Sussex Voluntary Action and Healthwatch West Sussex working together to support the Voluntary Sector during Coronavirus pandemic

  42. Tell us about your experience of leaving hospital during COVID-19

    Blog -

    Giving feedback, both good and bad, can help improve services. #BecauseWeAllCare

  43. Communications and Engagement - Mental Health Sector Connector Forum

    Report -

    ‘Sector Connector’ is a Sussex wide collaboration between Healthwatch, the Voluntary and Community Sector and the NHS. This is the Communications and Engagement document.

  44. Programme Update - Mental Health Sector Connector Forum

    Report -

    ‘Sector Connector’ is a Sussex wide collaboration between Healthwatch, the Voluntary and Community Sector and the NHS. This is the Programme Update document.