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Safeguarding is how adults at risk of, or experiencing, abuse and neglect, can get help to live safely, free from abuse and neglect. Read information supplied by West Sussex Safeguarding Adults Board for help and advice.

Find out what help is out there to help you cover the cost of your medication.

This report captures the experiences of 51 young people aged 15–24 that identify as having either a learning disability, neurodiversity, ADHD or autism, including 12 young people from Black and Black African backgrounds .

The aim of this work was to better understand the communication and access challenges, and how these can be improved by the NHS staff who engage with young people with additional needs.

Cervical screening is one of the best ways to protect yourself from cervical cancer. The screening test checks the health of the cervix and helps find any abnormal changes before they can turn into cancer - it's not a test for cancer, it's a test to help prevent cancer.

Winter brings slippery paths, poor light and colder homes, which can make falls more likely. Anyone can fall, but the risk is higher if you're over 65, live with a long-term condition, or have problems with balance or mobility.

Falls are common - around one in three people aged 65 and over who live at home will fall at least once a year, rising to one in two for those over 80 - but many of the injuries and worries that follow can be avoided if you know what to do.

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.

The Living Well Programme (LWP) is a course aimed at adults living with any long term physical and/or mental health condition, who live in West Sussex or Brighton and Hove.

When it's hard to find an NHS dentist, many people turn to urgent dental care to treat routine problems.

If you’re worried about your health, don’t delay - your NHS wants to help you get the care you need this winter.

In November 2025, Healthwatch in Sussex wanted to better understand experiences of NHS support for children's learning needs in Sussex to support, compliment and enable amplification of the views and experiences highlighted by community partners.

Right at Home Worthing & Shoreham District is a high-quality homecare provider, dedicated to supporting older people and adults living with disabilities to remain independent, comfortable, and happy in their own homes.