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Sussex Healthwatch were commissioned to hear the views of under-represented communities in Sussex on how they would like 111 and out-of-hours services to be delivered going forward. This report shows what local people said. -
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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. Here's what we found... -
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As last year, we've kept our Annual Report to just 4-pages of insight. We're proud to showcase the busy year we've had and to detail how this is support the improve in local health and care services. -
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Royal College of General Practitioners Report -
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Healthwatch attended a recent Friendship Tea and took the opportunity to speak with some of the younger and older people about what health and care means for them -
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Reporting on the experiences shared by local people in West Sussex. January – March 2018 -
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Reporting on the experiences shared by local people in West Sussex
July - September 2018 -
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This animation explains how organisations and sectors across West Sussex can use the West Sussex Wellbeing and Resilience Framework to transform the lives of residents. -
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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. -
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The CQC (Care Quality Commission) have just published the results from the 2017 Adult Inpatients survey, which over 70,000 people answered. -
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Morrisons stores have announced they will be having a 'Quiet Hour' every Saturday from 9am-10am. The 'quiet hour' will mean 439 UK stores will dim lights, turn music off, avoid using the tannoy and turn check-out beeps down. -
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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. -
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Healthwatch Feedback on the draft Mental Health Strategy for Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust -
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The Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust’s Living Well Programme is a free 6-week self-management course for adults living with any long-term physical or mental health condition. -
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Keeping you up to date with health and social care news -
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Research shows that continuity of carer is best practice in maternity care. Yet, the experiences of the new mothers Healthwatch England spoke to showed that services don’t always implement it. Read their stories. -
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Monday 12th June - Sunday 18th June 2023. -
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Here is a summary of the breadth and depth of our work from October - December 2022, issues/concerns and our forward plan for the next 3 months -
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Here is a summary of the breadth and depth of our work from January - March 2023, issues/concerns and our forward plan for the next 3 months. -
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We are delighted to share ‘Together we’re making health and social care better’, our Annual Report for 2022-23. -
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The Living Well Programme is now running a new online version of the course via Microsoft Teams -
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The commitment to personalised care has been a cornerstone of NHS policy on maternity care for many years. A crucial part of personalised care is good communication, listening and agreeing on actions together. In this blog, we share new mothers' stories highlighting the role of communication and choice. -
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Guidance for the development of health and care services for adolescents. -
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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. -
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Download an Easy Read version of our 'Have your say' form. -
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The South Downs National Park is the National Park for all and has an ambition to be used by more diverse groups – those who do not currently access the National Park - to encourage the benefits of greenspaces as a way of supporting people’s health and wellbeing. -
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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. -
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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. -
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Keeping you up to date with health and social care news -
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The government has published a new national strategy. -
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The Living Well Programme is now taking bookings for online courses via Microsoft Teams. -
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Keeping you up to date with health and social care news -
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2 November is National Stress Awareness Day -
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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'. -
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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. -
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With GPs often acting as the front door for mental health support, Healthwatch England also analysed their evidence about getting a GP referral for mental health. -
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Free multi-agency Virtual and Face to Face Training Events for Safeguarding Adults, Safeguarding Children and children in care. -
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Keeping you up to date with health and social care news -
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There is a hub that is designed both for adults who need support, and for family, loved ones and professionals in contact with at-risk older people. You are not alone if you are struggling. -
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The Living Well Programme is now taking bookings for online courses via Microsoft Teams. -
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Research studies show that noise can impact our health and wellbeing. -
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The continuing cost of living crisis is negatively affecting people's physical and mental wellbeing, with vulnerable people and those on lower incomes hit the hardest. -
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Keeping you up to date with health and social care news, views and research.