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Cost of Living response, West Sussex Libraries will again be providing Essential Toiletries Kits to residents. -
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National Epilepsy Week runs from 20-26 May 2024 and will be taking place to raise awareness for those affected by epilepsy, what epilepsy is, who's affected and what can be done to help those who suffer from this condition. -
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In March 2024, the three local Healthwatch in Sussex sought experiences of Hospital ‘Patient Advice and Liaison Services’. -
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Our volunteers help us reach out to people across West Sussex and about their experiences of health and social care services in order that their experiences influence and help shape future plans. -
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Develop your English conversational skills with free classes -
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You can reduce your risk of having a fall by making simple changes to your home and doing exercises to improve your strength and balance. -
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Carers Week is a national campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities. -
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Loneliness Awareness Week is a week dedicated to raising awareness of loneliness. It's all about creating supportive communities by having open, honest conversations. Loneliness is a natural human emotion - we are hardwired to need social connections. By talking about it, we can support ourselves and others. -
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The Sickle Cell Society supports and represents people affected by sickle cell disorder to improve their overall quality of life. -
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Keeping you up to date with health and social care news, views, events and research. -
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For new arrivals to the UK it can be confusing where to go if you need medical assistance. Here we outline your rights as a refugee, where you can access emergency help and how to register for a GP. -
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Cervical screening is a free health test available on the NHS as part of the national cervical screening programme. It helps prevent cervical cancer by checking for a virus called high-risk HPV and cervical cell changes. -
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You can either access the course face-to-face in a local community venue or online via MS Teams. -
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Love Your Lungs Week aims to raise Awareness of Lung Conditions. Love Your Lungs Week is an initiative started by the British Lung Foundation, now Asthma and Lung UK, to raise awareness and focus on lung health. -
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Deafblind Awareness Week is a key event in our calendar and every year, we strive to help more and more people understand deafblindness and how it affects people. -
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The new Pharmacy First scheme enables your local pharmacy to treat some common conditions with prescription-only medicines, without you visiting your GP. Find out everything you need to know. -
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CLIO3 stands for Council and Local Information Online which is an online, easy to use database commissioned, populated and updated by West Sussex Library Service. -
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The Community HIV Specialist Service (CHIVSS) offers community nursing and some psychological therapies to people living with HIV, aged 18 and over, in Brighton & Hove and West Sussex. -
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Healthwatch routinely carries out short surveys to gather the views of people about health and social care services. This month we’re keen to understand your experiences of using pharmacy services. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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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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. -
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