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Residents are being asked to share their views on new plans to make West Sussex a more healthy and sustainable place. -
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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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This is an independent case study showing an example of how the Apuldram Centre in Chichester adapted during the COVID crisis and what the future holds. -
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This is an independent case study showing an example of how PACSO adapted during the COVID crisis and what the future holds. -
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This is an independent case study showing an example of how The Lithuanian Community of the South Coast adapted during the COVID crisis and what the future holds. -
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Find out more about AHS Wellbeing and how they offer wellbeing services to keep people active at any stage of their lifetime. -
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Update on dentist services in West Sussex and what's being done to improve NHS dental services. -
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Find out who the West Sussex Safeguarding Adults Board are, their vision, purpose and aims. -
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Minutes of Board Meeting held on 18 November 2020 -
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All available Board directors, Chief Officer and Operational Lead invited to a virtual non-public board meeting. -
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Keeping you up to date with health and social care news -
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Take a look at what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccination programme, including how you will know when it's your turn, where to go, and why it's important. -
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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. -
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We have compiled a list of useful support resources for West Sussex residents in need of support information and advice. -
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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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We are supporting and working with community groups and clubs to promote a deeper understanding of local health and care needs and experiences. Here's our Spotlight on Southern Water. -
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We are supporting and working with community groups and clubs to promote a deeper understanding of local health and care needs and experiences. Here's our Spotlight on Sussex Community NHS
Foundation Trust’s Living Well Programme. -
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We are supporting and working with community groups and clubs to promote a deeper understanding of local health and care needs and experiences. Here's our Spotlight on West Sussex County Council Library Service. -
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Healthwatch in Sussex has published a series of reports which indicate high levels of satisfaction amongst people who have used Non-Emergency Transport Services, but which sets out how they could and should be improved. -
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This report reflects our learning from attending a presentation by Ambitious About Autism at the Engage Conference 2020, which took place at the end of November. We believe many other organisations would benefit from this insight. -
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Read our report from the webinar we held with friends and family of care home residents in November. -
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Update explaining why maternity services have had to change in West Sussex due to the pandemic. -
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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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We are calling on carers to share their experiences to help improve support after a year which has seen enormous challenges for all those working in the health and social care sector, those using services and their loved ones. -
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Crawley Community Transport to provide up to 1500 free of charge journeys to Mid Sussex, Horsham, Crawley, Adur & Worthing residents needing assistance to travel to their Coronavirus vaccination appointments. -
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Are you a relative or carer with a loved one in a care home? If so, you are invited to join our online webinar. -
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We are supporting and working with community groups and clubs to promote a deeper understanding of local health and care needs and experiences. Here's our Spotlight on Time to Talk Befriending Service. -
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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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The purpose of this survey is to find out what residents with sight or hearing impairments think about the services they receive. -
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Board Meeting Agenda for Wed 10th February 2021 -
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Here is a summary of the breadth and depth of our work in the last quarter October to December 2020, issues/concerns and our forward plan for the next 3 months. -
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Healthwatch England have announced a dental crisis today – Healthwatch in Sussex have found similar concerns locally, talking to people across Sussex throughout the pandemic. -
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At Healthwatch West Sussex, we know how valuable volunteering is to our organisation. Read more about Student Volunteering Week here. -
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Keeping you up to date with health and social care news -
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We are working with East Grinstead Museum to document life in lockdown, around the town and surrounding area. We are also collecting stories of local individuals, and groups who have made a difference throughout the many lockdowns. -
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We are delighted to share the amazing news that Healthwatch West Sussex alongside Help & Care has achieved the Investors in Volunteers (IIV) award. -
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As the COVID-19 Vaccination programme is underway in West Sussex, we are keen to hear your views and experiences. -
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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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We are supporting and working with community groups and clubs to promote a deeper understanding of local health and care needs and experiences. Here's our Spotlight on Please Give Me Space.