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As part of our programme of engaging with local people we have a schedule of visits to GP and hospitals across West Sussex. Following the Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) inspection and report, we extended an offer of support to the practice.

This reports on our Enter and View work carried, as part of our Hospital Visiting Programme

A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect.

We spoke to people in the hospital’s outpatient and pathology departments, A&E and eye clinic. We captured 13 personal accounts and completed a number of surveys.

Listening and understanding how Littlehampton residents experience health and care

Healthwatch West Sussex and Healthwatch East Sussex provided assessors for the annual Patient Led Assessment of the Care Environment Programme (PLACE) for the planned visit to Langley Green Hospital on 21 April.

Use this book to help prepare and familiarise yourself for your visit to the Doctor or Nurse. Booklets created by Thumbs Up World in partnership with Pound Hill and Copthorne Medical Practice. To support adults with visible and hidden disabilities.

As part of our programme of engaging with local people, we have a schedule of visits to hospitals across West Sussex.

Everyone should be able to access good quality NHS dental services. Take a look at our top tips to help you get the most out of your next dental appointment.

Healthwatch West Sussex has produced this report presenting how the principles of the Care Act are being realised for individuals in West Sussex, specifically looking at whether person-centred approaches are being applied in safeguarding as set out in the Care Act 2014

Through reshaping the way we work, we aim to deliver a local Healthwatch presence into communities, through Listening and Network Tours. We started in East Grinstead.

We know from our conversations with the public that some patients report feeling rushed during appointments and struggling to make themselves heard. Here are some tips that could help you get the most out of visiting your GP.