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Strengthening West Sussex 

We know that a one size fits all approach is unlikely to work, especially when supporting a diverse population such as West Sussex. There is a vibrant voluntary, community and social enterprise sector, with a wide breadth of skills and experience from professionals and volunteers working every day to improve peoples’ lives. In turn this supports our communities which are dynamic and complex.  

Our aim is to build partnerships of ‘common purpose’ to enable us to amplify local residents’ voices to strengthen and influence positive change through our work, conversations and reports. We want to raise awareness, share ideas, inspire and invite others to get involved if they aren’t already, because together we build stronger and resilient communities. 

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Not only did Healthwatch West Sussex give me a grant, but also they provided continued advice and support, and offered a way to link up with other services. We would have been much the poorer without Healthwatch and heartily commend them for the great job they do.

Loral, COPD Support Group East Grinstead

Crawley Urgent Treatment Centre

Healthwatch West Sussex Engagement team visited the UTC and during these visits we spoke to 72 people.

The following points were raised in the report: staff training, parking, appointments as well as thanking the staff.

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Exploring Low Uptake for Breast Screening in West Sussex

This project is a partnership between West Sussex County Council Health Protection and Screening Manager, NHS England, NHS South East Cancer Screening, West Sussex Breast Cancer Screening and Health Watch West Sussex.

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Is society becoming noisier: is this affecting our health and wellbeing?

Research studies show that noise can impact our health and wellbeing. 

78% responders stated how noise was affecting their health and wellbeing.

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South Downs National Park Health and Wellbeing Travel Grant 2024/25

The partnership between South Downs National Park Authority, Community Transport Sussex (SDNPA) and West Sussex Healthwatch supported the establishment of this grant through the small pilot we ran in 2023.  We explored the barriers of accessing the park and found transport was the biggest barrier.

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