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Every September, blood pressure checks are taken by thousands to prevent heart attacks and strokes.

Navigating the role of a caregiver can feel overwhelming. Doubts about whether you're providing the best care may arise.

People of all ages, including children, who are in crisis or concerned families and loved ones can now call 111, select the mental health option and speak to a trained mental health professional.

Modern slavery is the illegal exploitation of people for personal or commercial gain. It covers a wide range of abuse and exploitation including sexual exploitation, domestic servitude, forced labour, criminal exploitation and organ harvesting. Read more about this and our statement and our commitment to the principles of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and the abolition of modern slavery and human trafficking.

Stay informed this August Bank Holiday by checking your local pharmacy's opening times.

The government has accepted final advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) regarding a COVID-19 autumn/winter 2024/25 vaccination programme.

Keeping you up to date with health and social care news, views, events and research.

Healthwatch, Macmillan and NHS organisations across Sussex wants to ensure your voice is heard about palliative and end-of-life care.

The British Medical Association has announced today that GPs will start capping appointments in an immediate work-to-rule action following a dispute over funding levels. Read our response.

In July 2024, the three Healthwatch teams in Sussex sought your experiences of using pharmacy services. Read the results.

Key advice from Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency on medicines and medical devices for the holiday season.

Healthwatch West Sussex, NHS Sussex, and Macmillan worked collaboratively to gain insights from individuals with a cancer diagnosis, and those who support, carers, and family members.