Advice and Information

We have compiled a list of useful support resources for West Sussex residents in need of support information and advice.

The winter months bring many health and care challenges from Covid-19 to the flu, from loneliness to family stresses and strains.

Tips, advice and guidance on self care, and how to ‘live’ self care for a happier, healthier life

Four doctors’ surgeries in Crawley have produced multilingual videos explaining the importance of social distancing and the Covid-19 support available to patients.

‘Just’ the flu? There’s no ‘just’ about it. In an average year, the flu virus kills 11,000 people and hospitalises thousands more. The flu vaccine is the best protection for you and those around you. Read more about the vaccination here.

Organ donation means giving part of your body to someone else who needs it. This amazingly generous act saves thousands of lives in the UK every year.

As part of this year’s World Alzheimer’s Month and World Alzheimer’s Day (21 September), we’re raising awareness about the myths and stigma of dementia.

The usual processes the NHS follows to discharge you from hospital have changed during the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s what you can expect when it’s time to leave hospital.

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.

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.

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

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.