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Guidance for the development of health and care services for adolescents. -
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The National Cancer Patient Experience Survey 2022 results have been published. -
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St John Ambulance has set up the CPR Community Network to ensure that everyone has access to basic life support training in person, online or by using their Resource Hub to give you the confidence to respond in an emergency -
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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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Pharmacy services are yet to reach their full potential for patients, according to an expert panel’s report for a committee of MPs. -
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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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Finding out about people's experiences of dementia-related services and support in Sussex. -
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The Department of Health and Social Care has opened a survey for six weeks to hear views form women, ‘to help shape future reproductive health policy’. -
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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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Healthwatch England have welcomed the introduction of Martha's rule for hospital patients. -
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The government has published a new national strategy. -
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Inpatient care has worsened since 2020, according to the latest national experience survey by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). -
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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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What’s the difference between an integrated care board and an integrated care partnership? What do we really mean when we talk about patient and public involvement? -
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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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Keeping you up to date with health and social care news -
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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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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. -
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Keeping you up to date with health and social care news -
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Here is a summary of the breadth and depth of our work from July - September 2023, issues/concerns and our forward plan for the next 3 months. -
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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. -
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A new NHS-funded survey has launched which will provide invaluable insight into how the cost-of-living is impacting disabled people and carers in Sussex. -
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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. -
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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. -
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Healthwatch is working with the CQC to find out about parent / carer experiences of accessing healthcare services on behalf of their child/ren. -
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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 -
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Keeping you up to date with health and social care news, views and research. -
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The NHS published their primary care recovery plan earlier this year, and thanks to so many of you sharing your feedback about your experiences, we ensured it promised lots of changes. -
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NHS health services in Sussex are currently experiencing high levels of demand. -
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Keeping you up to date with health and social care news, views and research. -
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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. -
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Here is a summary of the breadth and depth of our work from October to December 2023, issues/concerns and our forward plan for the next 3 months. -
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The cost of living remains a barrier to health, particularly for people on low incomes, and those requiring dental care. -
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Enter and View visit purpose is to collect evidence of what works well and what could be improved to make people’s experiences better. We use this evidence to make recommendations and inform changes both for individual services as well as health and social care systems wide. -
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Keeping you up to date with health and social care news, views and research. -
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In 2023, we attended five Freshers Fairs between 4 and 8 September, where we spoke to approximately 300 young people across week. -
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People with little or no English struggle at all points of their healthcare journey. Healthwatch England's new research shines a light on barriers and delays to care they often experience and calls for equal access for all. -
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If you have a diagnosis of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and/or experience of psychosis, and you are aged 18 or over, you can benefit from a free annual health check at your GP practice once a year. -
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Dementia Action Week (13-19 May) brings people together from across the country to encourage people to take action to improve the lives of people affected by dementia. -
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Keeping you up to date with health and social care news, views, events and research.