News and reports

Turning Tides offes many services are in Worthing but these also stretch out to include Horsham, Littlehampton and Mid Sussex. We captured the health and social care experiences and views from those who attend the groups.

We visited Burgess Hill throughout October and November 2018 to see what locals thought of their health and social care services.

Supporting and working with community groups and clubs to promote a deeper understanding of local health and care needs and experiences

Midhurst Foodbank Centre opened in September 2014 and provides crisis support. We went along to listen to the stories and views that were shared by the local people about their health and social care services.

Healthwatch West Sussex has had the opportunity to see how the Selsey Care Shop and its supporting groups provide a fantastic example of a community sharing local resources, volunteers and expertise to support its residents.

Katie Weston advocate for Independent Health Complaints Advocacy Service (IHCAS) has recently been working with three local people to support them to resolve complaints they have with their local GP Practices.

If you have been treated poorly by health services, then you have a right to make a complaint. We have created this guide to help you and other people in making a health service complaint.

What people told us about health and social care. A review of our insight and evidence October - December 2018

Performance Report Q3 (October to December 2018)

Community Partnerships Overview Oct – Dec 2018

From discussions with local people it was clear many were unfamiliar with pharmacies having ‘consulting rooms’. We were keen to raise awareness of this facility and to support staff and the people who use community pharmacy services.

We are pleased to see that West Sussex County Council are consulting on its draft vision and strategy for Adult Social Care from next year, and for two further years. Here is our formal feedback.