News and reports

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.

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

Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.

The CQC confirms that the First-tier Tribunal has ruled that the Care Quality Commission was right to use its enforcement powers to protect residents living in 18 care homes in Sussex. 

Healthwatch Feedback on the draft Mental Health Strategy for Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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.

Additional vehicles targeted at lower priority calls will begin to respond to patients in the coming weeks following investment by South East Coast Ambulance Service, (SECAmb).

West Sussex Health and Wellbeing Board have launched a public consultation on the draft Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy: Start Well, Live Well, Age well, which can be downloaded here.

Primary Care Commission NHS England - South East has commissioned seven new contracts to deliver services across West Sussex from April 2019.

Healthwatch Feedback/Observations at the Minimum Income Guarantee Roundtable Consultation held at Aldingbourne Centre on 26 November 2018

Reporting on the experiences shared by local people in West Sussex
July - September 2018