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Heads Up - November 2024
Keeping you up to date with health and social care news, views, events and research.
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November poll - Adult Social Care Services
This month, Healthwatch in Sussex would like to hear from people who have had experience with adult social care in the last 12 months, or from their relatives, carers or friends, about their experience.
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Change NHS: a public consultation on the NHS in England
The Government and NHS England are asking the public to share their ideas for the next big plan for the NHS.
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Share your experience of using pharmacy services
Healthwatch routinely carries out short surveys to gather the views of people about health and social care services. This month we’re keen to understand your experiences of using pharmacy services.
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Help shape the future of the NHS
The Government has launched a consultation on the NHS Constitution, which sets out your rights as an NHS patient. Read why it's important to have your say.
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Physical health checks for people with severe mental illness (SMI)
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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Carers Rights Day 2024
Carers Rights Day is about raising awareness of the rights the UK’s 5.7 million unpaid carers are entitled to, and to help them get the support they…
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National Self-Care Week: Prioritising Mind & Body
Self-Care Week is an annual national event dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of self-care for both our physical health and mental…
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World Diabetes Day 2024
For the millions of people living with diabetes, everyday life can be a struggle. They must approach every part of the day – home, work, school –…
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Latest reports and publication
Spotlight Report: The Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust’s Living Well Programme
You can either access the course face-to-face in a local community venue or online via MS Teams.
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Your experiences of Hospital Outpatient Appointment letters
In October 2024, Healthwatch in Sussex sought experiences of hospital outpatient appointment letters, which are intended to give you clear information about your appointment and what to expect when you attend.
You can read about what people told us below.
You can read about what people told us below.
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