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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 wellbeing. This year’s theme, Mind & Body, encourages us to take a broad approach to our health.

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Your one-stop-shop for finding Meals on Wheels services delivering in your area!

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 – with constant caution and extra effort.

Listen in to a fascinating, honest and illuminating discussion.

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.

Listen to patient is the sad story of a young person’s death following surgery.

Stress is our body’s response to pressure that manifests itself in many different ways. It’s the feeling of being overwhelmed and finding it hard to cope emotionally or mentally.

Dementia is a group of symptoms (signs) that show that the brain has a disease. As this disease causes changes in the brain, it cannot work properly. Only some people get dementia. It does not happen to everyone as they get older. Find local support when you need it.

Together with Park and Orchard Primary Care Network and Horsham Local Community Network (LCN), we are keen to gain insights into the potential benefits of developing a specific Women’s Health Hub for the benefit of
women in the Horsham District area.

People who are homeless have poorer health outcomes as 73% live with a physical health problem and 80% live with a mental health problem.

The Surrey and Sussex Cancer Alliance work to improve the outcomes and experience for cancer patients in Surrey and Sussex.