1. National Survey shows improvements in woman's experiences of maternity care

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have just published a report showing most woman are having a positive experience in their maternity care and treatment within the NHS, according to a survey of more than 18,000 people in England.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. Mental health and the journey to parenthood

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    Find out what's working well for people and what needs to improve when it comes to people about their mental health experiences before, during and after pregnancy, in Healthwatch England's new report.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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

  10. NHS Assembly

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    NHS@75 – an invitation to have your say.

  11. 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

  12. 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.

  13. Your feedback improved maternal mental health support

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    Thanks to over 2,500 people who shared their views on the six-week check-up, Healthwatch England have ensured that the NHS prioritises mental health support for new parents.

  14. 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.