Access to healthcare, wellbeing and community services when working in agriculture

Healthwatch West Sussex would like to learn more about a unique, and often hidden barriers that prevent agricultural workers and their families from accessing healthcare, wellbeing and community services.
Tractor preparing of straw millstones in a field with sunlight during August

Some of these challenges are often rooted in a combination of the demanding nature of working in agriculture, and geographical location.

We want to ensure your voice is heard. 

We would like to know what barriers you and your families experience in accessing health and wellbeing services when working in agriculture and living in rural and semi-rural areas of West Sussex.

Completing our survey

Agriculture survey

By responding to the questions, which should take about 5 minutes, depending on how much information you would like to share, you will be making a huge contribution to this project. 

Closing date: Midnight on Friday 12th June 2026.

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