1. Someone I love has died - where can I find support

    Advice and Information -

    Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.

  2. Spotlight on: myCOPD

    Report -

    myCOPD is a digital self-management platform designed to empower patients living with COPD to better understand their condition and how to manage it.

  3. Spotlight on: Supported Employment West Sussex

    Report -

    Impact Workability have partnered with Aldingbourne WorkAid to become Supported Employment West Sussex, (SEWS) providing a supportive Employment Service to people with disabilities and carers throughout West Sussex.

  4. Your Health and Social Care - Insight into Action - report 1

    Report -

    What we've heard from you - insight from 15th March - 10th April 2020

  5. Your Health and Social Care - Insight into Action - report 2

    Report -

    What we've heard from you - insight from 11th - 24th April 2020

  6. Perinatal Mental Health & COVID-19 for parents

    Report -

    Drawing on the findings of the perinatal mental health project carried out by another local Healthwatch (Wokingham) this offers information for expectant or new parents in West Sussex.

  7. Your Health and Social Care - Insight into Action - report 3

    Report -

    What we've heard from you - insight from 25th April - 8th May

  8. What people in Sussex told Healthwatch about their views on the NHS Long Term Plan

    Report -

    The report summarises views gathered in East Sussex, West Sussex and Brighton & Hove between February and May 2019.

  9. Covid-19: Have your say about the future of health and social care services in Sussex

    Blog -

    You are invited to enter a prize draw to win one of five £25 Amazon vouchers for taking part.

  10. Our Annual Report 2019-20

    Report -

    Our Annual Report: Guided by You, highlights our work, what we've achieved and our plans for next year

  11. Enabling the Voluntary and Community sector in Arun & Chichester to support people beyond the COVID-19 pandemic - report 2

    Report -

    This report provides a snapshot of the views captured via our online Resilience Survey completed by 44 Voluntary and Community Sector organisations that provide services across the Arun and Chichester area.

  12. Spotlight on: Grandads Front Room

    Report -

    Grandads Front Room has been set up as a safe space to help individuals, community groups, and local charities in Bognor Regis and the surrounding area. Read more about the work they do here.

  13. Community Partnerships - Strengthening West Sussex

    Report -

    This report gives a flavour of just some of the work that we have done with the 230+ community organisations who have already joined activities as community partners.

  14. Spotlight on: Safe in Sussex

    Report -

    Safe in Sussex delivers a range of services throughout West Sussex for people who are experiencing or at risk of domestic abuse. Find out more about Safe in Sussex in our Spotlight report.

  15. Questionnaire for Voluntary and Community organisations within the rural north Chichester locality

    Blog -

    We are working with local communities and organisations to understand the health and care and needs and challenges experienced in rural communities.

  16. Heads Up - September 2020

    Blog -

    Keeping you up to date with health and social care news

  17. Case Study: Streetlight

    Report -

    This is an independent case study showing an example of Street Light’s story of adapting during the COVID crisis and what the future holds.

  18. Case Study: The Olive Tree

    Report -

    This is an independent case study showing an example of The Olive Tree’s story of adapting during the COVID crisis and what the future holds.

  19. Case Study: The Phoenix Stroke Club

    Report -

    This is an independent case study showing an example of The Phoenix Stroke Club’s story of adapting during the COVID crisis and what the future holds.

  20. Case Study: Relate North & South West Sussex

    Report -

    This is an independent case study showing an example of Relate’s story of adapting during the COVID crisis and what the future holds.

  21. Case Study: Springboard

    Report -

    This is an independent case study showing an example of Springboard’s story of adapting during the COVID crisis and what the future holds.

  22. Case Study: Sussex Clubs for Young People

    Report -

    This is an independent case study showing an example of Sussex Clubs for Young People’s story of adapting during the COVID crisis and what the future holds.

  23. Mid Sussex Voluntary & Community Sector supporting people during COVID-19 - report 2

    Report -

    Conversations with Voluntary and Community Sector organisations in the Mid Sussex District to hear their experience of working through the lockdown - report 2

  24. Enabling the Voluntary and Community sector in Arun & Chichester to support people beyond the COVID-19 pandemic - report 3

    Report -

    This is our 3rd report. In this report we will be drawing information from our series of semi-structured conversations (carried out by telephone/virtual), with voluntary and community service leaders, who have worked through this extraordinary time.

  25. Case Study: Cancer United

    Report -

    This is an independent case study showing an example of Cancer United’s story of adapting during the COVID crisis and what the future holds.

  26. Case Study: Chichester Public Health

    Report -

    This is an independent case study showing an example of the Communities and Wellbeing team for Chichester’s story of adapting during the COVID crisis and what the future holds.

  27. Case Study: Christians Against Poverty

    Report -

    This is an independent case study showing an example of Christians Against Poverty’s story of adapting during the COVID crisis and what the future holds.

  28. Case Study: Four Streets

    Report -

    This is an independent case study showing an example of Four Streets story of adapting during the COVID crisis and what the future holds.

  29. Case Study: Chichester Wellbeing

    Report -

    This is an independent case study showing an example of Chichester Wellbeing’s story of adapting during the COVID crisis and what the future holds.

  30. Case Study: Home Start

    Report -

    This is an independent case study showing an example of Home Start’s story of adapting during the COVID crisis and what the future holds.

  31. Case Study: Stonepillow

    Report -

    This is an independent case study showing an example of Stonepillow’s story of adapting during the COVID crisis and what the future holds.

  32. Case Study: Age Concern Hassocks

    Report -

    This is an independent case study showing an example of Age Concern Hassocks story of adapting during the COVID crisis and what the future holds.

  33. Case Study: Age UK East Grinstead & District

    Report -

    This is an independent case study showing an example of Age UK East Grinstead & District’s story of adapting during the COVID crisis and what the future holds.

  34. Case Study: Asperger's Voice

    Report -

    This is an independent case study showing an example of Asperger's Voice’s story of adapting during the COVID crisis and what the future holds.

  35. Case Study: Know Dementia

    Report -

    This is an independent case study showing an example of Know Dementia's story of adapting during the COVID crisis and what the future holds.

  36. Case Study: Sussex Oakleaf

    Report -

    This is an independent case study showing an example of Sussex Oakleaf’s story of adapting during the COVID crisis and what the future holds.

  37. Case Study: Time 4 Children

    Report -

    This is an independent case study showing an example of Time 4 Children’s story of adapting during the COVID crisis and what the future holds.

  38. Voluntary Sector Response to COVID-19 in Horsham - report 2

    Report -

    Horsham District Voluntary Sector Support and Healthwatch West Sussex are working together to support the Horsham District Voluntary Sector during the Coronavirus pandemic. Report 2

  39. Henfield Community during COVID Case Study

    Report -

    We are working with a number of Community & Voluntary Sector Organisations to help understand how local groups and services have adapted in response to the Coronavirus outbreak and Lockdown. This is a case study of Henfield.

  40. Spotlight on: apetito

    Report -

    apetito supports people in their own homes by promoting health and wellbeing through the supply of healthy, nutritious meals. Here's our Spotlight on apetito.

  41. Cast Study: Age UK West Sussex

    Report -

    This is an independent case study showing an example of Age UK West Sussex’s story of adapting during the COVID crisis and what the future holds.

  42. Spotlight on: Carers Support West Sussex

    Report -

    Carers Support West Sussex provide unpaid carers with information and guidance along with practical and emotional support, so they feel valued and supported. Read more in our Spotlight report.

  43. Spotlight on: Amaze

    Report -

    Being on the ‘Compass’ means that your child or young person will be part of the Disability Register for West Sussex. This register is held by Amaze, an independent charity based in Brighton.

  44. How to build rapport and help health professionals communicate during a pandemic

    Report -

    In October 2020 we had a focused discussion with 14 graduates and 3 youth workers from the National Citizen Service in West Sussex. These are their thoughts and valuable suggestions.

  45. Healthwatch West Sussex launch ‘Ask Us – Tell Us’ campaign for Lockdown 2

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    This week Healthwatch West Sussex launches the ‘Ask Us – Tell Us’ campaign to encourage local people to ask questions and share feedback on health and care services they use.

  46. Case Study: Apuldram Centre

    Report -

    This is an independent case study showing an example of how the Apuldram Centre in Chichester adapted during the COVID crisis and what the future holds.

  47. Case Study: PACSO (Parents and Carers Support Organisation)

    Report -

    This is an independent case study showing an example of how PACSO adapted during the COVID crisis and what the future holds.

  48. Case Study: The Lithuanian Community of the South Coast

    Report -

    This is an independent case study showing an example of how The Lithuanian Community of the South Coast adapted during the COVID crisis and what the future holds.