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From today the NHS 111 service in Kent, Medway and Sussex is being enhanced and it can now offer access to a wider range of health care professionals.

‘Just’ the flu? There’s no ‘just’ about it. In an average year, the flu virus kills 11,000 people and hospitalises thousands more. The flu vaccine is the best protection for you and those around you. Read more about the vaccination here.

Three students supported us by searching, viewing and commenting on how local care homes were using social media to support residents and their relatives and friends to stay connected, when they could not physically visit each other.

We are working with local communities and organisations to understand the health and care and needs and challenges experienced in rural communities.

We are thankful to the public for sharing their dental concerns and experiences, which we’ve been gathering both before, during and since Lockdown. Here's an update on what we are doing to help improve your dentist services.

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Horsham District Voluntary Sector Support and Healthwatch West Sussex are working together to support the Horsham District Voluntary Sector during the Coronavirus pandemic. Report 1

Organ donation means giving part of your body to someone else who needs it. This amazingly generous act saves thousands of lives in the UK every year.

As part of the NHS Reset conversation, Healthwatch leaders joined an online session to share their learning from the response to the pandemic, including what worked well and what needed further consideration. This paper picks up the key themes.

Working with the National Citizen Service in West Sussex, Healthwatch West Sussex have captured the views and experiences on the topic of face coverings from some young people’s point-of-view (aged 16-19).

As part of this year’s World Alzheimer’s Month and World Alzheimer’s Day (21 September), we’re raising awareness about the myths and stigma of dementia.

Healthwatch in Sussex want to hear from people about their experiences of using Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services. Your ideas will help inform the commissioning of a future service.