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Heads Up Newsletter - November 2025
Our monthly newsletter, keeping you in the loop with all things health and social care! We share the latest news, insights, and exciting events happening in our community.
News
Healthwatch England Announcement
Following recent press reports regarding the potential closure of Healthwatch England as part of broader government organisational changes.
Response
Update on actions from Breast Screening survey
The service has carefully considered the feedback provided in the report and would like to share a summary of the initiatives and progress made to date.
News
Physical health checks for people with severe mental illness (SMI)
If you have a diagnosis of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and/or experience of psychosis, and you are aged 18 or over, you can benefit from a free annual health check at your GP practice once a year.
Blog
Shout Out! NHS Breast Screening
The NHS Breast Screening service offers routine mammograms to detect breast cancer early in women aged 50 to 70, with invitations sent automatically…
Blog
Carers Rights Day 2025
Carers Rights Day takes place each year to raise awareness of the rights, entitlements and support available to unpaid carers.
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National Self-Care Week 2025: Prioritising Mind & Body
17 – 23 November is National Self-Care Week, an annual national event dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of self-care for both our…
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Latest reports and publication
Impact and Performance Reports: July - September 2025 (Q2)
These reports details our key activities for the last quarter, including how we have engaged with the public, a summary of the feedback we have collected, our reports, recommendations and any outcomes or impact made.
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NHS Sussex Sensory Impairment Health Inequalities Summary
The aim of this lived experience project was to amplify the voices of blind and partially sighted people across Sussex, by highlighting the health inequalities and barriers to accessing and engaging with NHS services.
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