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Local Peoples’ Experience of Services and Living with Sensory Impairment
Healthwatch West Sussex supporting engagement to inform the development of the West Sussex County Council Sensory Impairment Needs Assessment review.
12 July 2021
Report
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West Sussex Adult Autism Assessment Pathways
Understanding the impact of long assessment delays
6 July 2021
Report
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Support to Relatives and Family Carers during the COVID-19 Pandemic
A series of webinar events were organised between September 2020 and March 2021 on behalf of informal carers (families and friends) of care home residents. This is our overarching report from these events.
5 July 2021
Report
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Peter’s Journey of accessing GP-Led Services using eConsult
3 telephone calls from the patient, one telephone call and email from the GP surgery, two eConsult forms – just to speak with a doctor? This is Peter's story of using eConsult.
1 July 2021
Report
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Minutes of Board Meeting held on 12 May 2021 (Draft)
Draft minutes of Board Meeting held on 12th May 2021
24 June 2021
Report
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On equal terms - Annual Report 2020-21
Our Annual Report, On Equal Terms, highlights our work, what we've achieved and our plans for next year
23 June 2021
Report
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Mental Health Money in Sussex
Healthwatch in Sussex hosted a webinar to explore Mental Health Money in Sussex. This event explored Mental Health Money plans and how the VCS and local people can be more involved in decision making.
17 June 2021
Blog
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Talking about mental health – Men’s Health Week (June 14 – 21)
The recent lockdowns have had a profound effect on people’s mental health and wellbeing and as we come out of it there are many anxieties and worries. The theme for Men’s Health Week is “How do we move forward?”
14 June 2021
Advice and Information
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Susan's #ConfusingComms
Susan shares with us her example of #ConfusingComms and how she felt receiving an NHS letter that frustrated her.
10 June 2021
Blog
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Heads Up - June 2021
Keeping you up to date with health and social care news
9 June 2021
Blog
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Opt-out of GP Patient Data Collection – extended until September 2021
A project which allows patients to opt out of having details of their GP medical records shared for health research and planning has been extended, meaning patients now have until September to opt out.
9 June 2021
News
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What can your NHS dentist do for you
The NHS provides essential treatments needed to keep your mouth, teeth and gums healthy and free of pain. Here is some advice and details of the treatments and costs, giving you the knowledge to smile with confidence.
7 June 2021
Advice and Information