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MP pushes for legal visiting rights at care homes and hospitals
A Labour MP has challenged all parties to give care home residents and hospital patients a legal right to visits from a ‘care supporter’, in the latest stage of campaign that sprung from pandemic restrictions.
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Breast Cancer Screening Survey
We want to understand the reasons’ women do not take up the Breast Cancer Screening invitation to influence a positive change.
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Blog
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Stories from new mothers: the importance of good communication
The commitment to personalised care has been a cornerstone of NHS policy on maternity care for many years. A crucial part of personalised care is good communication, listening and agreeing on actions together. In this blog, we share new mothers' stories highlighting the role of communication and choice.
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Message from Louise Ansari, Chief Executive, Healthwatch England
An update from Louise after attending 3 events in London.
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Bersted Community Hub Survey Findings
This report is based on the responses for the Chilgrove Community Hub
Report
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Chilgrove Community Hub Survey Findings
This report is based on the responses for the Chilgrove Community Hub.
Report
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Spotlight Report: The Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust’s Living Well Programme
The Living Well Programme is now running a new online version of the course via Microsoft Teams
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Healthwatch West Sussex Annual Report for 2022-23
We are delighted to share ‘Together we’re making health and social care better’, our Annual Report for 2022-23.
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Impact & Performance Report: January - March 2023 (Q4)
Here is a summary of the breadth and depth of our work from January - March 2023, issues/concerns and our forward plan for the next 3 months.
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Impact & Performance Report: October - December 2022 (Q3)
Here is a summary of the breadth and depth of our work from October - December 2022, issues/concerns and our forward plan for the next 3 months
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