1. Patients of Fitzalan Medical Group, Littlehampton learn their practice has gone into special measure

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    Fitzalan Medical Group share the disappointing news that today the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has placed their surgeries in Littlehampton into special measures.

  2. CQC appoint new Chief Executive

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    Ian Trenholm has been appointed as CQC’s new Chief Executive and will take over the role from Sir David Behan when he leaves in July.

  3. West Sussex Health and Wellbeing Board Meeting

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    The West Sussex Health and Wellbeing Board (HWB) is holding its next meeting in public in Littlehampton

  4. Do you have blood in your pee?

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    If you spot blood in your pee, even if it's 'only the once', go and see your doctor.

  5. South East Coast Ambulance Service welcomes improved CQC rating

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    The South East Coast Ambulance Service Trust is pleased to report the Care Quality Commission has recognised a significant number of improvements to the service.

  6. Three Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) have legal directions lifted

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    Three CCGs within the Central Sussex and East Surrey Commissioning Alliance have had legal directions related to quality of leadership lifted by NHS England, just ten months after moving to a shared Accountable Officer and Executive Team.

  7. Launch of the Consent to Treatment for Best Interest Decision Making Toolkit

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    Working together, The Disabilities Trust and Healthwatch West Sussex have created a new tool to support healthcare professionals to protect vulnerable people.

  8. Update from Dr Emma Woodcock on the Community Health Hub in Midhurst

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    Watch the latest video explaining what's happening at the moment with the Community Health Hub in Midhurst.

  9. Cancer services in Sussex during Covid-19: What this means for you webinar (free).

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    In these challenging times, this is an opportunity for anyone with concerns about cancer services, to access advice from experts. This includes but is not limited to cancer patients and those that care for friends and family with cancer.

  10. 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.

  11. Improving Lives Together: NHS Sussex's ambition for a healthier future

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    NHS in Sussex sets out strategic and operational priorities.

  12. Healthwatch GP Access Survey 2023

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    Healthwatch in Sussex heard from 851 people across Sussex about their GP access following the COVID crisis. 56% of these people delayed making a GP appointment, even though they needed to do so

  13. People’s Experiences of long COVID in Sussex

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    Long COVID is a legacy of the COVID virus for many people in Sussex, impacting on their day-to-day lives, as well as their physical and mental wellbeing.

  14. NHS Assembly

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    NHS@75 – an invitation to have your say.

  15. CQC downgrades local NHS Trust but care remains “outstanding”

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    On Friday 12th May, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) published its long-awaited report into University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (UHSx).

  16. Cost of living - a barrier to healthcare for the most vulnerable

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    The cost of living is having a detrimental impact on people's decisions about their healthcare. But if you are disabled, on means-tested benefits or aged 18-24, you're more likely to avoid vital health services due to the fear of extra costs.

  17. Primary care complaints are changing

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    From 1 July, primary care complaints function will be changing. Find out what these changes will mean.

  18. Breast Cancer Screening Survey

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    We want to understand the reasons’ women do not take up the Breast Cancer Screening invitation to influence a positive change.

  19. GP Patient Survey 2023

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    The latest GP Patient Survey results have been published.

  20. NHS Digital Health Check to be launched next spring

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    This could mean an extra one million checks are undertaken over four years, while at the same time, easing pressure on GPs.

  21. Delays to NHS care: Understanding the impact

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    Healthwatch England has warned that people are currently experiencing multiple cancellations or postponements of care and that this has a has a significant impact on their lives and symptoms, while further increasing health inequalities.

  22. 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.

  23. Third of people in England lack confidence they can access critical NHS services

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    Healthwatch England new research shows worryingly low public confidence in being able to access NHS services. A third of adults in England lack confidence that they can access timely care, including GP services, mental health support and hospital care.

  24. Adur and Worthing LCN Mental Health Survey

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    Healthwatch West Sussex, Adur and Worthing Local Community Network, Pathfinder and West Sussex MIND are working collaboratively to learn from local people in the Adur and Worthing area what support and services might help you to support you or your families emotional, mental, and physical health.

  25. National suicide strategy sets out plan to cut deaths in at-risk groups

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    The government has published a new national strategy.

  26. CQC publishes results of national hospital inpatient survey

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    Inpatient care has worsened since 2020, according to the latest national experience survey by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

  27. 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.

  28. Care Quality Commission (CQC) has lowered its rating for Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust’s child and adolescent mental health (CAMHS) ward

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    Following two inspections in June 2023, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has lowered its rating for Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust’s child and adolescent mental health (CAMHS) ward at Chalkhill, from 'Good' to 'Requires Improvement'.

  29. Adur and Worthing LCN Mental Health Survey

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    Healthwatch West Sussex, Adur and Worthing Local Community Network, Pathfinder and West Sussex MIND are working collaboratively to learn from local people in the Adur and Worthing area what support and services might help you to support you or your families emotional, mental, and physical health.

  30. Public Consultation on smoking and vaping

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    The government launched a public consultation to seek views from teenagers and adults on its plans to create a smoke-free generation and curb vaping use by young people.

  31. Healthwatch England's full recommendations from "The public's perspective"

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    As part of Healthwatch Englands report The public’s perspective: The state of health and social care, we have set out recommendations for decision makers across ten key areas.

  32. Sexual Health West Sussex - Winter 2023 newsletter

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    Information on campaigns running over the winter period; alongside sexual health news, local service access and tips and, information to stay healthy over the winter months.

  33. What we heard: how experiences and stories are making a difference?

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    Healthwatch in Sussex is how we describe joint work carried out by the three Healthwatch teams in Sussex: Brighton and Hove, East and West Sussex.

  34. Healthwatch statement on the police investigation into services at Royal Sussex Hospital (Updated 11.12.23)

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    You can read our statement below

  35. We’re here for you guides from NHS Sussex

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    A guide to improve access to health services in Crawley to ensure services meet the needs of the local population, now and in the future

  36. Government and unions urged to find resolution to strike action

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    Five organisations representing NHS leaders and patients join forces regarding on-going industrial action in the NHS.

  37. Healthwatch's role in improving Sussex Non-Emergency Patient Transport receives recognition

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    Patient engagement work carried out by Healthwatch in Sussex was praised at the January Brighton and Hove City Council's Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee. Discover how patient experiences have helped to positively influence the commissioning of a key local service.

  38. 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.

  39. NHS to roll out ‘Martha’s Rule’

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    NHS England has announced the rollout of ‘Martha’s Rule’ in hospitals across England from April, enabling patients and families to seek an urgent review if their condition deteriorates.

  40. A new provider for Non-Emergency Patient Transport in Sussex

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    Following a detailed procurement process including robust and thorough validation checks, NHS Sussex has appointed ERS Transition Limited, trading as EMED Group, to be the new provider of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) for the people in Sussex.

  41. NHS launches campaign to find 'missing millions' with undiagnosed high blood pressure

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    Millions at risk from 'silent killer' as NHS campaign warns there are often 'no clues' when it comes to high blood pressure.

  42. Temporary change to the opening hours at Crawley Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC).

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    This change has been agreed by to ensure the service can continue to operate safely and deliver high quality care to patients.

  43. Help shape the future of the NHS

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    The Government has launched a consultation on the NHS Constitution, which sets out your rights as an NHS patient. Read why it's important to have your say.