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Invite to a public meeting to talk about health services in Midhurst
19/02/2019
Local doctors and health professionals are looking at how health and care services could best support people in and around Midhurst now and for the future - and we want to hear from you.
Need to see a GP or nurse this half term? Think the evening and weekends
19/02/2019
In October last year evening and weekend appointments went live across Coastal West Sussex and more than 17000 people have benefited.
Family fun and free activities for all ages at the Regis BIG Event
15/02/2019
Come and find out what is happening in your local area helping you to keep healthy, stay well and feeling good
February 2019 pop-up dementia hubs by Dementia Friendly Worthing
06/02/2019
Various events are taking place in Worthing over the coming weeks for people living with dementia and for their friends, family and carers
People urged to check on vulnerable neighbours
01/02/2019
A forecast of low temperatures this week has raised calls for people to check on their neighbours, especially those who are elderly, housebound or those who may be vulnerable.
Latest news: The Lawns Surgery closure
31/01/2019
Dr Shlosberg, the GP Partner at The Lawns Surgery in Rustington, has formally informed NHS Coastal West Sussex Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), of his intention to retire this summer, and as a result The Lawns Surgery will close on 30 June 2019.
Your chance to influence the future of our local NHS
30/01/2019
Local people and clinical staff are being asked to help answer questions about the future of the local NHS in a series of engagement events across Sussex and East Surrey.
Do you care for a loved one living with dementia?
29/01/2019
Come to a free event in Littlehampton with a talk from Care UK
Watch the CCG's January 2019 Governing Body meeting videos online
28/01/2019
Videos of the CCG’s Governing Body meeting in public are now available to view
NHS health warning as freezing temperatures predicted to hit
25/01/2019
The local NHS is urging residents to look after themselves after the Met Office issued a Cold Weather Alert for the region over the coming days
England’s Chief Inspector of Hospitals rates Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust as Outstanding
18/01/2019
The Chief Inspector of Hospitals has praised staff in Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust for their work which has led to the trust’s Outstanding rating.
Calling all women…time to get checked
16/01/2019
Right now the number of women attending their smear test is at a 21 year low and is declining across the UK.
Pop-up dementia hub by Dementia Friendly Worthing
08/01/2019
Various events are taking place in Worthing over the coming months for people living with dementia and for their friends, family and carers
NHS Long Term Plan to tackle major killer conditions and save up to half a million lives
07/01/2019
The NHS long term plan, published today, will save almost half a million more lives with practical action on major killer conditions and investment in world class, cutting edge treatments including genomic tests for every child with cancer.
Chief Inspector of Hospitals recommends Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust is taken out of special measures
07/01/2019
England’s Chief Inspector of Hospitals has recommended that Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust should be taken out of special measures following an inspection by the Care Quality Commission.
Memory Cafe: Dementia friendly events in Worthing
07/01/2019
A new local service for people with memory loss, Alzheimers or other dementias and their carers.
New Chief Executive appointment for CCGs
04/01/2019
The eight Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) across Sussex and East Surrey have appointed Adam Doyle as their single substantive Chief Executive Officer.
Evening and weekend appointments available over the festivities
19/12/2018
On 01 October 2018, GP and nurse appointments during the evening and at the weekend went live across Coastal West Sussex.
National recognition for the YES team
19/12/2018
The Youth Emotional Support (YES) team has received national recognition for the work it does to support young people in West Sussex with a range of mental health and wellbeing needs.
Help us help you this winter
17/12/2018
Our local health and social care services are very busy during the winter period, which can mean that some patients have to wait longer than we would like to be seen, treated or transferred to where they need to be.
Start Well, Live Well, Age Well - have your say
05/12/2018
Consultation now open on draft Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy
Watch the CCG's November 2018 Governing Body meeting videos online
03/12/2018
Videos of the CCG’s Governing Body meeting in public are now available to view
Free training and support for parents and carers of children with autism and ADHD
30/11/2018
A varied selection of workshops and courses is available to help develop your understanding of the conditions and issues experienced by your children
Have your say on new ‘prescriptions’ consultation
29/11/2018
People are being urged to take part in a new consultation this week focused on ‘low priority’ prescribing
Sussex and East Surrey STP update - November 2018
27/11/2018
The latest news from the Sussex and East Surrey Sustainability and Transformation Partnership (STP)
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
