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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
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
10/10/2019
Public Health England launches Every Mind Matters
04/10/2019
We don’t need to wait until we are struggling with our mental health; there are lots of things we can do to protect ourselves and prevent problems escalating
The most problematic expression of human ageing facing the NHS today
02/10/2019
Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites you to a free talk on frailty
Watch the CCG's September 2019 Governing Body meeting videos online
01/10/2019
Videos of the CCG’s Governing Body meeting in public are now available to view
British Sign Language users invited to share their views on proposals to improve mental health care
23/09/2019
The feedback will form a critical part of our public consultation about proposals to improve the quality and safety of mental health services
Have your say on the proposed Midhurst Community Health Hub
23/09/2019
People living in and around Midhurst are invited to an NHS and local authority event
National Inclusion Week
23/09/2019
We are marking National Inclusion Week - a unique opportunity to get connected to, learn from and engage with people from all walks of life, in our workplaces and beyond
Getting your medicines if there's a 'no-deal' Brexit
19/09/2019
The government is working closely with the NHS and suppliers to help to ensure medicines and medical products continue to be available for patients
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
