1. Annual Report 2017-2018

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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.

  2. Insight & Evidence Report - January to March 2018

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    Reporting on the experiences shared by local people in West Sussex. January – March 2018

  3. Insight and Evidence Report July - Sept 2018

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    Reporting on the experiences shared by local people in West Sussex
    July - September 2018

  4. Insight and Evidence Report Oct - Dec 2018

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    A review of our insight and evidence
    October - December 2018

  5. Burgess Hill Listening Tour Report 2018

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    We visited Burgess Hill throughout October and November 2018 to see what locals thought of their health and social care services.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. Our Annual Report 2018/2019

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    Download our Annual Report 2018/2019

  12. Talking and listening to people in Broadbridge Heath - Listening Tour June 2019

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    We visited Broadbridge Heath, so we can better understand the health and social care changes for local people living in a village/town undergoing significant new housing growth.

  13. Spotlight on: Pregnancy Options

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    The Pregnancy Options Centre provides free, non-directive counselling and support to women and men, aged 14 upwards, facing unplanned pregnancy or struggling following a pregnancy loss.

  14. Littlehampton Listening Tour Report 2017

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    Listening and understanding how Littlehampton residents experience health and care

  15. 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.

  16. Community Partnerships: Action on Postpartum Psychosis Peer Support

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    Action on Postpartum Psychosis (APP) are the national charity for women and families affected by Postpartum Psychosis (PP).

  17. Listening Tour: Talking and listening to people in Bewbush, Crawley

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    Listening to and amplifying local voices, with recommendations for change

  18. Your Health and Social Care - Insight into Action - report 2

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    What we've heard from you - insight from 11th - 24th April 2020

  19. Perinatal Mental Health & COVID-19 for parents

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    Drawing on the findings of the perinatal mental health project carried out by another local Healthwatch (Wokingham) this offers information for expectant or new parents in West Sussex.

  20. Your Health and Social Care - Insight into Action - report 3

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    What we've heard from you - insight from 25th April - 8th May

  21. Your Health and Social Care - Insight into Action - report 4

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    What we've heard from you - insight from 9-22 May 2020

  22. Covid-19: Have your say about the future of health and social care services in Sussex

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    You are invited to enter a prize draw to win one of five £25 Amazon vouchers for taking part.

  23. Case Study: Pregnancy Options Centre

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    This is an independent case study showing an example of Pregnancy Options Centre's story of adapting during the COVID crisis and what the future holds.

  24. 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.

  25. Help us help you to get the treatment you need – advice and information on using the NHS during the pandemic

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    If you need medical help you should still contact your GP practice, use NHS 111 online or call 111. If you are told to go to hospital it is important that you go to hospital.

  26. 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.

  27. Heads Up - January 2021

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    Keeping you up to date with health and social care news

  28. Maternity support during COVID-19

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    Read about how coronavirus could affect you, your baby and your pregnancy care.

  29. What medical support are you entitled to if you’re new to the UK?

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    For new arrivals to the UK it can be confusing where to go if you need medical assistance. Here we outline your rights as a refugee, where you can access emergency help and how to register for a GP.

  30. 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

  31. Head's Up - April 2023

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    Keeping you up to date with health and social care news

  32. Head's Up - May 2023

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    Keeping you up to date with health and social care news

  33. NHS Assembly

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    NHS@75 – an invitation to have your say.

  34. Continuity of carer is crucial to addressing perinatal mental health

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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.

  35. Impact & Performance Report: October - December 2022 (Q3)

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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

  36. Healthwatch West Sussex Annual Report for 2022-23

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    We are delighted to share ‘Together we’re making health and social care better’, our Annual Report for 2022-23.

  37. Stories from new mothers: the importance of good communication

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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.

  38. Have your say - Easy Read

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    Download an Easy Read version of our 'Have your say' form.

  39. Government launches survey on women's reproductive health

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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’.

  40. Impact and Performance Reports April - June 2023 (Q1)

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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.

  41. CQC outlines ongoing pressures in annual State of Care report

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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.

  42. 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

  43. 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.

  44. GPs get new guidance on six-week postnatal checks after our campaign

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    NHS England has issued new guidance to GPs that aims to address ’unwarranted variation’ in how they carry out 6-8-week postnatal checks with women.

  45. 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.

  46. 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.

  47. Impact and Performance Reports Q3 October to December 2023

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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.

  48. Healthwatch West Sussex Annual Report 2023-24: The value of listening

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    We are delighted to share ‘The value of listening’, our Annual Report for 2023-24.

    It highlights how we have listened to the voices of the public, patients and partners and used people’s feedback, experiences and preferences to help shape health and social care in West Sussex, and across Sussex.