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We are delighted to share ‘The value of listening’, our Annual Report for 2023-24.
It highlights how we have listened to the voices of the public, patients and partners and used people’s feedback, experiences and preferences to help shape health and social care in West Sussex, and across Sussex. -
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As part of our commitment to continued improvement, each year we review our performance and ask stakeholders to feed back to us on what we are doing well and areas for improvement. -
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A poll of 1,504 working-age disabled adults found that 28% have never accessed social care or other support despite potentially being eligible. Healthwatch England calls for a fully funded, long-term plan to reform social care. -
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Keeping you up to date with health and social care news, views, events and research. -
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For the first time ever, the adult social care sector has come together to develop the Workforce Strategy it needs. Read Healthwatch England's response. -
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The British Medical Association has announced today that GPs will start capping appointments in an immediate work-to-rule action following a dispute over funding levels. Read our response. -
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Healthwatch, Macmillan and NHS organisations across Sussex wants to ensure your voice is heard about palliative and end-of-life care. -
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Keeping you up to date with health and social care news, views, events and research. -
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This day acknowledges food banks across the country who are working daily to support individuals experiencing crisis. -
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Lord Darzi’s Independent Investigation of the NHS highlights the NHS's problems but presents a chance for change. Read Healthwatch England's response below. -
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Check your entitlement now if you are over state retirement age and your income is low. -
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Better Housing Better Health (BHBH) is a charity working locally to improve domestic warmth and wellbeing. -
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As the digital landscape continues to evolve at pace, young people are growing up in a world unrecognisable compared to 10 years ago. -
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A summary of the breadth and depth of our work in the last quarter April - June 2024, issues/concerns and our forward plan for the next 3 months. -
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In August 2024, the three Healthwatch teams in Sussex sought your experiences of having your eyes tested. Read the results. -
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Keeping you up to date with health and social care news, views, events and research. -
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Healthwatch, and Broadfield Community Centre have teamed up to work collaboratively to learn from those who use and hire the Broadfield Community Centre. -
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Stoptober is a national campaign calling on smokers in England to join the 2.5 million others who have made a quit attempt with the campaign previously. -
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West Sussex Breast Screening Service are excited to promote the Breast Care Roadshow event, delivered to you from Breast Care in Sussex (East, West Sussex, Brighton & Hove). -
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If you’re more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under 4, you may be entitled to get help to buy healthy food and milk. -
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On World Mental Health Day, let’s all come together to talk about mental health and show everyone that mental health matters. Talking about our mental health can help us cope better with life’s ups and downs. -
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October is a crucial time for everyone to come together and raise awareness about screening, treatment, and prevention of breast cancer. Find out more about how to spot the signs of breast cancer.
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Keeping you up to date with health and social care news, views, events and research. -
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In 2024 we doubled the engagement we achieved in the 2023 Freshers Fairs season, attending 8 fairs across 7 college sites and engaging with around 800 young people across the week. -
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People who are homeless have poorer health outcomes as 73% live with a physical health problem and 80% live with a mental health problem. -
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This month, Healthwatch in Sussex would like to hear from people who have had experience with adult social care in the last 12 months, or from their relatives, carers or friends, about their experience. -
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The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services? -
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Here is our de-brief summary of our PLACE (Patient Led Assessments of the Care Environment) for 2018. -
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The CQC (Care Quality Commission) have just published the results from the 2017 Adult Inpatients survey, which over 70,000 people answered. -
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Together with two leading charities, Healthwatch England are raising awareness of the issues people facing travelling to and from NHS services. -
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As part of this year’s World Alzheimer’s Month and World Alzheimer’s Day (21 September), we’re raising awareness about the myths and stigma of dementia. -
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This is an independent case study showing an example of Sage House Dementia Support’s story of adapting during the COVID crisis and what the future holds. -
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Find out how West Sussex Library Service can help you stay in contact with your loved one in a care home. You can also find online singing and reminiscence sessions to watch at home, as well as wellbeing and bereavement support. -
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Thinking ahead to the end of life is a sensitive subject that no one likes to think about. However, the better we plan the more likely we are to have a good send-off. -
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Dementia Action Week (17-23 May) encourages everyone to take action to improve the lives of people affected by the condition. -
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September is World Alzheimer’s Month, an international campaign to raise dementia awareness and challenge stigma. -
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This event provided general information and advice from appropriate Community Services who work in and around the Horsham district. -
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Dementia is a group of symptoms (signs) that show that the brain has a disease. As this disease causes changes in the brain, it cannot work properly. Only some people get dementia. It does not happen to everyone as they get older. Find local support when you need it.