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Scarlet fever or ‘Strep A’
Scarlet fever is usually a mild illness, but it is highly infectious. Therefore, look out for symptoms in your child, which include a sore throat, headache, and fever, along with a fine, pinkish or red body.
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Press release: Healthwatch’s response to the CQC report on gastrointestinal surgery at Royal Sussex County Hospital
The Care Quality Commission has issued a report following an unannounced visit in August 2022 to inspect upper gastrointestinal services surgery at the Royal Sussex County Hospital.
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Exploring Low Uptake of Bowel Screening by Men in Rural West Sussex
Many men experience higher rates of mortality and morbidity than women, which may reflect an array of biological, lifestyle and social factors.
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Hannah, our youth volunteer visited colleges for Freshers' Fair
Over the week of Freshers' Fair, Healthwatch West Sussex visited 4 colleges that are part of the Chichester group, Haywards Heath, Brinsbury, Chichester and Worthing.
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Gridlocked health and care system leading to deterioration in people’s access to and experience of care
The Care Quality Commission’s (CQC’s) annual assessment of the state of health and social care in England looks at the quality of care over the past year.
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A guide to the COVID-19 autumn booster
Find out more about the Autumn COVID-19 booster, and who it is being offered to.
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What is monkeypox and who can get a vaccine?
Find out the signs and symptoms of monkeypox, what to do if you think you have it and who is eligible for a vaccine.
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Impact & Performance Report - April to June 2022 (Q1)
Here is a summary of the breadth and depth of our work from April to June 2022, issues/concerns and our forward plan for the next 3 months.
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