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The purpose of this survey is to find out what residents with sight or hearing impairments think about the services they receive. -
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An observational assessment of the information provided on GP websites in West Sussex. -
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Find out more about our latest campaign, aiming to help the NHS to improve their written communications to patients. -
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Keeping you up to date with health and social care news -
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Susan shares with us her example of #ConfusingComms and how she felt receiving an NHS letter that frustrated her. -
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Understanding the impact of long assessment delays -
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A series of webinar events were organised between September 2020 and March 2021 on behalf of informal carers (families and friends) of care home residents. This is our overarching report from these events. -
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Ava, Fiona and Cathy shared with us their difficulties in accessing GP-Led services. Here are their journeys. -
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Healthwatch in Sussex is today publishing a report that shares its insight on the pressures being faced by local health services across the county. -
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Here is a summary of the breadth and depth of our work from April to June 2021, issues/concerns and our forward plan for the next 3 months. -
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Our report shares the themes and reflections of the Independent Health Complaints Advocacy Service team in 2020-21 -
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Millions of people have had their treatment delayed by the pandemic – are you one of them? We want to know if you’re getting the advice, information and support you need while you wait. -
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Waiting for planned medical care or surgery can be a frustrating time. That’s why it’s so important that while you wait, you get regular, clear and accessible updates so that you can plan your next steps. -
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Here is a summary of the breadth and depth of our work from July to October 2021, issues/concerns and our forward plan for the next 3 months. -
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This Healthwatch in Sussex report assessed people’s views about accessing GP appointments. -
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Are you struggling to access health and care services this winter? -
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Keeping you up to date with health and social care news -
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Share your experiences of local health and care services and make it better for everyone. -
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Keeping you up to date with health and social care news -
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From 1 July, primary care complaints function will be changing. Find out what these changes will mean. -
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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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Keeping you up to date with health and social care news -
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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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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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We can confirm that Healthwatch West Sussex is aware of a police investigation into allegations relating to several services at the Royal Sussex County Hospital. -
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Keeping you up to date with health and social care news -
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Keeping you up to date with health and social care news -
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You can read our statement below
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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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Keeping you up to date with health and social care news, views and research. -
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Keeping you up to date with health and social care news, views and research. -
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Public satisfaction with the NHS has fallen to the lowest level ever recorded, according to analysis of the latest British Social Attitudes Survey. -
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Keeping you up to date with health and social care news, views and research. -
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Keeping you up to date with health and social care news, views, events and research. -
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In April 2024, the three local Healthwatch in Sussex sought people's experiences of Memory Assessment Services in Sussex. We asked six questions and produced a two-page summary report. -
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This report details our key activities for the last quarter, including how we have engaged with the public, a summary of the feedback we have collected, our reports, recommendations and any outcomes or impact made.