Your local NHS is changing, and it needs your help

With growing pressure on the NHS – an ageing population, more people living with long-term conditions, and lifestyle choices affecting people’s health – changes are needed to make sure everybody gets the support they need.
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Community Partnerships: Macular Society

The Macular Society is the charity determined to beat the fear and isolation of macular disease with world-class research, and the best advice and support. We went along to speak to group members about their health and social care experiences.
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Community Partnerships: Southwater Community Church

Southwater Community Church in the village of Southwater aims to celebrate life, serve the community and change lives. Last Autumn (2018) they ran their free to attend Happiness Course, we went along to listen to the members.
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Spotlight on: Phoenix Stroke Club

The Phoenix Stroke Club meets in Horsham, to offer socialising and support to people who have suffered a stroke or are living with another neurological disorder. We spoke to members about their health and social care experiences.
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Spotlight on: Parkinson’s UK

Parkinson’s UK is a charity that drives better care, treatments and quality of life, as they do not want anyone to face Parkinson’s alone. A local group spoke to Healthwatch about their health and social care experiences.
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Spotlight on: Indian Heritage Cultural Society - Crawley

The Indian Heritage Cultural Society - Crawley, is a grass-roots community group. With the help of a Healthwatch Community Fund grant, the Society put on a Bollywood style Event on Saturday 23rd February 2019.
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