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20/06/2018
In England, 1.2 million people are estimated to have a learning disability. It is well recognised that people with learning disabilities have poorer physical and mental health than other people.
CCG team hits the streets of Littlehampton to talk to residents
18/06/2018
Our engagement team will be out and about in Littlehampton tomorrow to share plans to improve access to GP services in the evenings and at weekends.
NHS 111/Clinical Assessment Service procurement for Sussex
14/06/2018
As of Wednesday 13 June it was agreed by the seven Sussex CCGs accountable officers and clinical chairs to stop the procurement with immediate effect
A new scheme to help find vulnerable missing people with dementia
07/06/2018
The 'Herbert Protocol' gives carers, relatives or friends the ability to prepare, in advance, information that police will need quickly if ever their loved one goes missing.
Calling all women…time to get checked
06/06/2018
Cervical cancer is the most common cancer in women under 35 but is largely preventable thanks to cervical screening and the HPV vaccination programme.
Quality Improves at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
06/06/2018
The quality of services provided at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust has improved substantially and the Chief Inspector of Hospitals has recommended that it no longer warrants being in special measures, for quality, as a result.
Carers Week to support West Sussex carers
31/05/2018
West Sussex County Council, local NHS and charity providers, including Carers Support West Sussex, are recognising the vital contribution unpaid carers make to families and communities
Changes to over the counter meds to help our NHS
29/05/2018
Help free up millions of pounds for frontline services by buying medicines for short-term ailments over the counter at a pharmacy
Watch the CCG's May 2018 Governing Body meeting videos online
25/05/2018
Videos of the CCG’s Governing Body meeting in public are now available to view
Appointment of single Chief Nurse for eight CCGs across the STP
25/05/2018
Allison Cannon has been appointed to the role of Chief Nurse/Director of Quality, uniting the quality and safety functions for commissioning across the whole of the Sussex and East Surrey Sustainability and Transformation Partnership (STP).
28 May 2018 bank holiday pharmacy opening times
24/05/2018
Find out which pharmacies are open near you
NHS plea to get ready for the bank holiday weekend
22/05/2018
In the run-up to the May Day bank holiday weekend (26-28 May 2018) the local NHS is asking everyone to plan ahead to ensure they have all medications they need to stay healthy until normal opening hours resume Tuesday 29 May.
Sussex and East Surrey STP update - May 2018
22/05/2018
The latest news from the Sussex and East Surrey Sustainability and Transformation Partnership (STP)
It's Dementia Action Week 2018
22/05/2018
Find out what small things you could do to make the world more dementia-friendly
Help us improve dementia care and support further
22/05/2018
We want to hear from people across Coastal West Sussex about the care and support available locally for people living with dementia and their carers and families.
Governing Body meets in public
22/05/2018
Today, Tuesday 22 May, is the first Governing Body meeting in public for our new Accountable Officer and new Clinical Chair. Find out more and read the papers.
Pioneering new approach to mental health support in West Sussex
10/05/2018
Pathfinder West Sussex brings together an alliance of ten third sector providers working across the county in partnership with Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust to enable people with mental health support needs, and their carers, to improve their me
Dementia sessions at Park Surgery
09/05/2018
Age UK West Sussex are hosting a dementia awareness week 21-25 May at the Park Surgery
Four GP practices receive PACE Setter Award for leading the way in mental health
08/05/2018
Mental health charity Coastal West Sussex Mind and the local NHS have awarded four GP practices the new PACE Setter Award which recognises how they are leading the way in changing culture and improving services around mental health in primary care.
Information about the offer of a breast screen for women aged 70-79
03/05/2018
Some women aged between 70 and 79 are being offered the opportunity for a breast screen. The offer of a screen comes after some women did not receive an invitation for a final screen, as part of the routine NHS Breast Screening Programme.
Children's artwork at New Pond Row Surgery
27/04/2018
New Pond Row Surgery in Lancing has opened its new extension which is decorated by artwork from local children
Renewed drive to widen support for Stopping Over-Medication of People with a Learning Disability (STOMP)
25/04/2018
NHS England urges more doctors and health care professionals to sign up to national pledge to stop overmedication for people with a learning disability, autism or both
Our plans to improve care for you when you need help urgently
25/04/2018
We have heard from people living in Coastal West Sussex over the last three years about the services you use when you need help urgently.
Financial wellbeing information for people with cancer and other life affecting illnesses
19/04/2018
St Bernard Support is hosting online webinars on financial wellbeing matters for people with cancer and other life affecting illnesses, their families and their carers
Are you up-to-date with your MMR vaccine?
18/04/2018
People are being reminded to check they are up-to-date with MMR vaccine following measles cases in Surrey & Sussex
How to contact the communications team
You can reach our communication team by:
- Calling – 01903 707447
- Emailing – contactus.coastal@nhs.net
- Writing to – Communications Team, NHS Coastal West Sussex CCG, 1 The Causeway, Goring-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN12 6BT
