1. Local residents in Pulborough, Petworth and Midhurst have their voices heard

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    We spent five weeks in Pulborough, Petworth and Midhurst in November/December 2017 talking to local residents about their views and experiences accessing health and care services.

  2. Public confident in today's NHS but pessimistic about the future, finds Healthwatch England

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    New national polling reveals that most people (61%) are confident that the NHS and care services are able to meet any current health needs they may have.

  3. Your local NHS is changing, and it needs your help

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    With growing pressure on the NHS – an ageing population, more people living with long-term conditions, and lifestyle choices affecting people’s health – changes are needed to make sure everybody gets the support they need.

  4. Local resident, Zea, urges people in West Sussex to have their say about changes to the NHS

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    Healthcare in West Sussex will only work if people get to have their say – urges local resident Zea Hudson.

  5. Pharmacy, 111 or 999 – what do I need?

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    We have designed a new 'business card', to keep you understand whether you need Pharmacy, NHS 111 or 999 emergency help.

  6. End of Government funded medicine deliveries via community pharmacies

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    As of Friday 31st July, the government's shielding support package will end. Find more information about what's changing here.

  7. Enhanced NHS111 service launches for Kent, Medway & Sussex

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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.

  8. Sussex Flu Vaccination Update

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    GPs and pharmacies are receiving batches of the vaccine during the flu season, and flu vaccination clinics are scheduled to coincide with these deliveries. This does mean some may have to wait longer than they would wish to attend flu clinics.

  9. Healthwatch West Sussex launch ‘Ask Us – Tell Us’ campaign for Lockdown 2

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    This week Healthwatch West Sussex launches the ‘Ask Us – Tell Us’ campaign to encourage local people to ask questions and share feedback on health and care services they use.

  10. 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.

  11. Your care, your way – Join Healthwatch’s new campaign

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    Clear, understandable information is important to help you make the right health and care decisions. Join our campaign and have your say on what needs to change.

  12. Have Your Say - West Sussex Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment consultation

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    West Sussex Health and Wellbeing Board has now published its draft PNA and is inviting residents and organisations to give their feedback.

  13. NHS to roll out flu vaccines for children from September

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    Millions of children in England will be offered a flu vaccine from September, as the NHS steps up its life-saving vaccination programme to protect the country against deadly viruses ahead of winter.

  14. It’s national Ask Your Pharmacist Week

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    Pharmacies are part of the NHS family and the range of clinical services they provide has expanded significantly in recent years.

  15. Share your feedback to improve care in your community

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    ‘Share for Better Care’, a new campaign launched by Healthwatch and the Care Quality Commission, addresses health inequalities across England.