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New research exploring vaccination confidence provides vital lessons for public health campaigns.

Healthwatch England has joined forces with Traverse to explore vaccination confidence among people from African, Bangladeshi, Caribbean and Pakistani backgrounds living in the UK.

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Ava, Fiona and Cathy's Journey of Accessing GP Led Services

Ava, Fiona and Cathy shared with us their difficulties in accessing GP-Led services. Here are their journeys.

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One million people in Sussex receive Covid-19 vaccination

Official figures released today, Thursday 27 May 2021, show that one million people in Sussex have now received their Covid-19 vaccination.

Share your views on West Sussex Health and Care Vision and Aims

Sussex Health and Care Partnership want to develop a health and care vision. Share your views today.

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Which COVID-19 test is right for you?

Not all COVID tests are the same so it’s important to get the right one. Find out where to go to get tested, which test is most suitable for you, and what to do if you get a positive COVID-19 test result.

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Twin crisis of access and affordability calls for radical rethink of NHS dentistry

Healthwatch England warns dental crisis shows no signs of slowing, with four in five people, 80%, struggling to access timely care during the last lockdown

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Latest Survey Findings: Your views on COVID-19 vaccinations

Healthwatch in Sussex (Healthwatch Brighton and Hove, East Sussex and West Sussex) ran a survey that explored people’s experiences and views about the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Help those with dementia lead better lives, this Dementia Action Week

Dementia Action Week (17-23 May) encourages everyone to take action to improve the lives of people affected by the condition.

Advice and Information

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GPs must now offer face-to-face appointments according to new NHS guidance

While half of all GP appointments during the pandemic have still been face-to-face, many practices have turned to telephone or video appointments to help people access healthcare advice safely from home, where appropriate.

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The NHS App will be available to use as a vaccine passport from Monday 17 May 2021.

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'Help us improve NHS appointment letters to be: clear, easy to understand and reassuring. Share your #ConfusingComms'

Healthwatch West Sussex launch new campaign #ConfusingComms

Find out more about our latest campaign, aiming to help the NHS to improve their written communications to patients.

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