NHS Coastal West Sussex Clinical Commissioning Group

New websites launch for the Sussex NHS Commissioners

01/04/2020

This website will no longer be updated from 1 April 2020 onwards.

New advice to support mental health during coronavirus outbreak from gov.uk

29/03/2020

People struggling with their mental health during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak will be offered additional online support and practical guidance to help them cope

Covid-19 - system leaders' message to public and staff

26/03/2020

Health and care organisations across Sussex are doing everything we can to manage the ongoing Covid-19 situation and prepare for what is expected to be an increase in infection over the coming weeks

NHS Statement on Coronavirus (Covid-19)

26/03/2020

A further 28 people, who tested positive for Covid-19 have died bringing the total number of confirmed reported deaths in England to 414

Hospitals get ramped up for delivery of protective kit to staff fighting coronavirus

23/03/2020

Millions more items of personal protective equipment (PPE) for frontline staff have been delivered to NHS services across the country in the last few days

Former docs and nurses told “Your NHS Needs You” to tackle greatest global health threat in history

19/03/2020

More than 65,000 former nurses and doctors will today be told “Your NHS Needs You”, as a new recruitment drive gets underway to support the fight against coronavirus

Novel coronavirus info and updates

13/03/2020

New NHS website for help with Coronavirus symptoms [update 13 Mar 2020]

Community Ambassadors wanted to help shape future NHS and social care services in Sussex

10/03/2020

Do you want to make a difference? Are you interested in health and social care? Would you like to meet new people, learn new skills and gain valuable work experience?

Watch the CCG's January 2020 Governing Body meeting videos online

31/01/2020

Videos of the CCG’s Governing Body meeting in public are now available to view

Protect your children as flu cases expected to rise

10/01/2020

With flu rates expected to rise in the coming weeks, the local NHS is urging parents and carers to ensure their child is protected from the common virus with the free flu vaccine

Don’t give the gift of infection this Christmas

18/12/2019

Those in hospital or care homes are at greater risk of suffering from serious health complications if they catch flu or norovirus

Christmas and new year pharmacy opening times

17/12/2019

Please make sure you phone ahead to check the pharmacy is open before travelling

Under half of those at risk of serious illness getting free flu jab

13/12/2019

People living with a long term health condition are being urged to protect themselves from becoming seriously ill this winter with a free flu jab

Watch the CCG's November 2019 Governing Body meeting videos online

02/12/2019

Videos of the CCG’s Governing Body meeting in public are now available to view

Over 65 year olds offered free protection from the flu

22/11/2019

Thousands of residents aged 65 and over in West Sussex are being urged to claim their free flu jab by the local NHS

Papers published for the CCG's Governing Body meeting next week

22/11/2019

Read more about our latest business and the papers to be considered by the Governing Body on Tuesday 26 November

Loxwood GP Practice awarded PACE setter award

20/11/2019

Loxwood Medical Practice near Billingshurst has been presented with a PACE Setter Award for its outstanding work in the care of children and young people

West Sussex has been awarded more than £340,000 to help rough sleepers get vital access to health services

12/11/2019

A grant from the Department of Health and Social Care was awarded following a successful application to Public Health England

New Stop Look Care booklet rolled out to care homes across Sussex

05/11/2019

The booklet helps care workers and carers identify when the person they are caring for may be deteriorating and becoming unwell

Feedback sought on the developing Sussex Health and Care Plan

05/11/2019

A plan that aims to improve lives, extend lives and save lives of people living across Sussex has been made available for public comment

Help us help you this winter by getting your flu vaccination - it’s free because you need it

04/11/2019

Certain groups are at particular risk from flu and vaccination is still the best protection we have against this unpredictable virus

Get involved: Community Ambassadors Task and Finish Group

29/10/2019

A second Outstanding rating for Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

23/10/2019

CQC inspectors visited the trust in July 2019 to assess the critical care units at both Worthing Hospital and St Richard’s Hospital

Making Midhurst Integrated Community Health Hub a reality

21/10/2019

Proposals for a new Health Hub to offer patients a range of support

Extra mental health support in Arun and Crawley schools to be developed

10/10/2019

West Sussex has successfully bid to develop extra mental health support in schools in two pilot areas