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Are you struggling to access health and care services this winter? -
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New data from Healthwatch England reveals an increase in people avoiding vital care due to rising costs, and highlights how the cost-of-living crisis is creating barriers to accessing necessary healthcare. -
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Keeping you up to date with health and social care news -
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A unique community social care centre in Westhampnett, providing a warm, friendly, safe environment and stimulating activities for older people, their families and carers. -
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Healthwatch teams in East and West Sussex and Brighton and Hove submitted a joint response to a Parliamentary Inquiry into dentistry. Read our report below. -
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Keeping you up to date with health and social care news
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Free Mobility Scooter Safety sessions -
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This Healthwatch guide provides you with information about seeing a dentist through the NHS, or privately. -
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NHS@75 – an invitation to have your say. -
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In January 2023, the three Sussex Healthwatch undertook a short poll to gather people’s recent experiences of accessing NHS dentistry. 60% of patients told Healthwatch they are not confident about their ability to access NHS dental services. -
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My Care Matters is a not-for-profit social enterprise with a mission to improve the experience of care in any care setting for people with communication challenges. -
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It is currently Volunteers Week 2023, and we are celebrating our amazing volunteers and all the hard work that they achieve. -
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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. -
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Here is a summary of the breadth and depth of our work from July – September 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 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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This report is based on the responses for the Chilgrove Community Hub. -
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This report is based on the responses for the Chilgrove Community Hub -
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An update from Louise after attending 3 events in London. -
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A Labour MP has challenged all parties to give care home residents and hospital patients a legal right to visits from a ‘care supporter’, in the latest stage of campaign that sprung from pandemic restrictions. -
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The latest GP Patient Survey results have been published. -
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Guidance for the development of health and care services for adolescents. -
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The Health and Social Care Committee’s report on NHS Dentistry. -
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Take a look at Healthwatch Englands tips to help you prepare for your appointment and make sure you understand your treatment and how much it will cost. -
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The Health and Social Care Committee (HSCSC) published its report and the government has responded. -
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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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A lasting power of attorney (LPA) gives you a voice and protects your decisions. They are helpful for everyone over the age of 18. This legal document makes it easier for the people you trust to support you when you need it most. -
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New figures published today in the annual report on NHS Dental Statistics for England in 2022-23, show that NHS dentists still see fewer people than pre-pandemic. Read Healthwatch England's response. -
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Finding out about people's experiences of dementia-related services and support in Sussex. -
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NRS Healthcare Technology Enabled Care Services (TECS) West Sussex are an award-winning provider of assistive technology. -
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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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The government has published a new national strategy. -
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Landlords are being warned of the health risks of damp and mould and told not to blame tenants’ lifestyles, in new cross-government guidance. -
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Horsham Fibromyalgia Support Group is run by volunteers, many of whom live with Fibromyalgia. -
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Here is a summary of the breadth and depth of our work from April - June 2023, issues/concerns and our forward plan for the next 3 months. -
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The scale of challenges facing health and social care services has been set out by the Care Quality Commission in its annual State of Care report for 2022-23. -
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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.