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Adur and Worthing LCN Mental Health Survey
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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Third of people in England lack confidence they can access critical NHS services
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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Government launches survey on women's reproductive health
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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Dementia services across Sussex
Finding out about people's experiences of dementia-related services and support in Sussex.
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Annual NHS Dental Statistics for England
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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NHS to roll out flu vaccines for children from September
Millions of children in England will be offered a flu vaccine from September, as the NHS steps up its life-saving vaccination programme to protect the country against deadly viruses ahead of winter.
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Expert panel says government behind on improving pharmacy services
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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How do the public and NHS staff feel about virtual wards?
The report is looking at how people feel about virtual wards.
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The future of general practice - the Government's response
The Health and Social Care Committee (HSCSC) published its report and the government has responded.
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British Sign Language first aid resources now available from St John Ambulance
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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