1. Understanding why Maternity services have changed in West Sussex - 12 January

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    Update explaining why maternity services have had to change in West Sussex due to the pandemic.

  2. Our call for carers to share their experiences after a year of the COVID-19 pandemic

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    We are calling on carers to share their experiences to help improve support after a year which has seen enormous challenges for all those working in the health and social care sector, those using services and their loved ones.

  3. Transportation for Coronavirus Vaccinations from Community Transport Sussex

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    Crawley Community Transport to provide up to 1500 free of charge journeys to Mid Sussex, Horsham, Crawley, Adur & Worthing residents needing assistance to travel to their Coronavirus vaccination appointments.

  4. Webinar: COVID-19 Vaccination Roll-out Programme in Care Homes

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    Are you a relative or carer with a loved one in a care home? If so, you are invited to join our online webinar.

  5. Updates on the COVID-19 vaccination programme in West Sussex

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    Take a look at what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccination programme, including how you will know when it's your turn, where to go, and why it's important.

  6. Healthwatch England announce dental crisis

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    Healthwatch England have announced a dental crisis today – Healthwatch in Sussex have found similar concerns locally, talking to people across Sussex throughout the pandemic.

  7. Conversations about End of Life: What's Important to you? (Webinar)

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    Thinking ahead to the end of life is a sensitive subject that no one likes to think about. However, the better we plan the more likely we are to have a good send-off.

  8. Healthwatch West Sussex launch new campaign #ConfusingComms

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

  9. NHS App

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

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

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    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.

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

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    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

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

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

  13. One million people in Sussex receive Covid-19 vaccination

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

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

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

  15. Opt-out of GP Patient Data Collection – extended until September 2021

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    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.

  16. Are you or your loved ones waiting for hospital care? Share your views

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    Millions of people have had their treatment delayed by the pandemic – are you one of them? We want to know if you’re getting the advice, information and support you need while you wait.

  17. People living in the poorest areas waiting longer for hospital treatment

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    The King’s Fund and Healthwatch England jointly call for urgent action to address hospital waiting lists and improve patients’ experience of delays to treatment

  18. CQC publish State of Care report

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    Today, the health and care regulator, the Care Quality Commission, published their annual review of NHS and social care support. Read Healthwatch England response.