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Opt-out of GP Patient Data Collection – extended until September 2021
A project which allows patients to opt out of having details of their GP medical records shared for health research and planning has been extended, meaning patients now have until September to opt out.
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What can your NHS dentist do for you
The NHS provides essential treatments needed to keep your mouth, teeth and gums healthy and free of pain. Here
is some advice and details of the treatments and costs, giving you the knowledge to smile with confidence.
is some advice and details of the treatments and costs, giving you the knowledge to smile with confidence.
Advice and Information
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Supporting Vaccine Confidence - Your views and experiences
This report details residents’ experiences and views from our survey to understand from people how to improve the vaccine service and vaccine confidence.
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New research exploring vaccination confidence provides vital lessons for public health campaigns.
Healthwatch England has joined forces with Traverse to explore vaccination confidence among people from African, Bangladeshi, Caribbean and Pakistani backgrounds living in the UK.
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Ava, Fiona and Cathy's Journey of Accessing GP Led Services
Ava, Fiona and Cathy shared with us their difficulties in accessing GP-Led services. Here are their journeys.
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One million people in Sussex receive Covid-19 vaccination
Official figures released today, Thursday 27 May 2021, show that one million people in Sussex have now received their Covid-19 vaccination.
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Share your views on West Sussex Health and Care Vision and Aims
Sussex Health and Care Partnership want to develop a health and care vision. Share your views today.
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Which COVID-19 test is right for you?
Not all COVID tests are the same so it’s important to get the right one. Find out where to go to get tested, which test is most suitable for you, and what to do if you get a positive COVID-19 test result.
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Twin crisis of access and affordability calls for radical rethink of NHS dentistry
Healthwatch England warns dental crisis shows no signs of slowing, with four in five people, 80%, struggling to access timely care during the last lockdown
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Latest Survey Findings: Your views on COVID-19 vaccinations
Healthwatch in Sussex (Healthwatch Brighton and Hove, East Sussex and West Sussex) ran a survey that explored people’s experiences and views about the COVID-19 vaccine.
Report
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Help those with dementia lead better lives, this Dementia Action Week
Dementia Action Week (17-23 May) encourages everyone to take action to improve the lives of people affected by the condition.
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