The government launched a public consultation to seek views from teenagers and adults on its plans to create a smoke-free generation and curb vaping use by young people.
With GPs often acting as the front door for mental health support, Healthwatch England also analysed their evidence about getting a GP referral for mental health.
Healthwatch West Sussex, Adur and Worthing Local Community Network, Pathfinder and West Sussex MIND are working collaboratively to learn from local people in the Adur and Worthing area what support and services might help you to support you or your families emotional, mental, and physical health.
Following two inspections in June 2023, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has lowered its rating for Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust’s child and adolescent mental health (CAMHS) ward at Chalkhill, from 'Good' to 'Requires Improvement'.
The scale of challenges facing health and social care services has been set out by the Care Quality Commission in its annual State of Care report for 2022-23.
We can confirm that Healthwatch West Sussex is aware of a police investigation into allegations relating to several services at the Royal Sussex County Hospital.
With more than thirty recognised symptoms of menopause and growing awareness of the impact on day-to-day life, knowing what to look out for and what support is available can help you.