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Pharmacy First has been officially launched this week, offering the public the chance to get treatment for seven common conditions from pharmacies instead of GPs.

Patient engagement work carried out by Healthwatch in Sussex was praised at the January Brighton and Hove City Council's Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee. Discover how patient experiences have helped to positively influence the commissioning of a key local service.

Healthwatch in Sussex would like to hear from you about your experiences of accessing NHS Sussex services.

90% of your child's brain growth happens before the age of 5. Right from the start, all those little moments you spend together with your child are building their brain.

Many children and young people who experience mental health problems aren't getting the help they need.

NHS health services in Sussex are currently experiencing high levels of demand.

Time to Talk Day is the nation’s biggest mental health conversation. Happening every year, it’s a day for friends, families, communities, and workplaces to come together to talk, listen and change lives.

Measles vaccination rates are at a ten-year low as cases rise nationwide. Find out about measles, who can get the vaccine, and what you can do to stay safe.

Parent Mental Health Day 2024 is an opportunity for parents and carers to acknowledge and discuss their struggles and share in their achievements of connecting positively with each other and the whole family, and to learn ways to connect positively to maximise young people’s mental health.

This event provided general information and advice from appropriate Community Services who work in and around the Horsham district.

In July last year, Healthwatch England published their findings of experiences you shared about trying to get cancer care. Thanks to this insight, the NHS has simplified their process so people can better understand what to expect.

The NHS published their primary care recovery plan earlier this year, and thanks to so many of you sharing your feedback about your experiences, we ensured it promised lots of changes.