Advice and Information
Rising health and living costs: steps you can take
New data from Healthwatch England reveals an increase in people avoiding vital care due to rising costs, and highlights how the cost-of-living crisis is creating barriers to accessing necessary healthcare.
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Spotlight on: Carers Support West Sussex
Carers Support West Sussex offers free support to carers registered with the service.
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South Downs National Park survey
Healthwatch West Sussex are working with the South Downs National Park.
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Blog
Access to GP appointments across Sussex – Public Opinion
This Healthwatch in Sussex report assessed people’s views about accessing GP appointments.
Report
Spotlight on: Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust’s Living Well Programme
The Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust’s Living Well Programme is a free 6-week self-management course for adults living with any long-term physical or mental health condition.
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Scarlet fever or ‘Strep A’
Scarlet fever is usually a mild illness, but it is highly infectious. Therefore, look out for symptoms in your child, which include a sore throat, headache, and fever, along with a fine, pinkish or red body.
Advice and Information
Press release: Healthwatch’s response to the CQC report on gastrointestinal surgery at Royal Sussex County Hospital
The Care Quality Commission has issued a report following an unannounced visit in August 2022 to inspect upper gastrointestinal services surgery at the Royal Sussex County Hospital.
News
Exploring Low Uptake of Bowel Screening by Men in Rural West Sussex
Many men experience higher rates of mortality and morbidity than women, which may reflect an array of biological, lifestyle and social factors.
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