What are vaccinations and vaccines? Vaccinations are designed to protect people against serious and potentially deadly diseases. Vaccines teach your immune system how to create antibodies that protect you from diseases. The NHS provides more information on vaccinations here. Healthwatch in Sussex Poll Healthwatch in Sussex are the local independent watchdog for health and care. We’d
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NHS Sussex would like to hear from people who have been supported by a Social Prescribing Link worker, or a similar role. Share your experiences to help improve the service by completing a short survey before 9 March, or volunteering to attend a workshop during March. Social prescribing helps people connect with local activities, groups,
This Share for Better Care Week, take three minutes to share your experience of health and social care. Your voice plays a vital role in making services better, and sharing your story is quick and easy. In the time it takes to boil the kettle or wait for the bus, you can make a real
On the 13th of February Healthwatch East Sussex (HWES) held a One Year On Event with the partners involved in the Rye Listening Tour. During the event HWES shared updates on work that has taken place since the tour including information on their Oral Health in Care Homes Project and engagement with the East Sussex County
Contact the VCSE Alliance: The East Sussex VCSE Alliance are keen to hear about your VCSE organisation and any future events or announcements. To submit an item in future editions or for further information about the Alliance, please contact: esvcsealliance@escv.org.uk or visit their website here.
How do you use your pharmacy? How often do you go? Is it easy to access? If you’ve used a pharmacy in the past 12 months, you can share your experience in a short survey being run by East Sussex County Council. Why your views matters The assessment of pharmacies is called a Pharmaceutical Needs
Healthwatch in Sussex are the local independent watchdog for health and care. We routinely carry out short surveys to gather the views of people about health and social care services. This month they would like to hear from you about a family member, person you know, or your experience of accessing Neurodevelopmental Services in the
Working pattern: 17.5 hours per week – worked over 3 days to include Tuesday and Friday (working pattern to be negotiated). Salary: £27,711 per annum pro-rata (actual salary £13,856 per annum) plus 6% employers pension contribution Annual Leave: 26 days per year plus Bank Holidays (pro rata) Contract duration: Permanent Location: At the East Sussex
Earlier this month the ESCV team took part in a Dementia Awareness Training session run by DISC Dementia Support. The professional session was designed to help us better understand dementia and how to support those affected by it. The training covered important topics like; what dementia is and how it affects the brain, common myths
NHS Sussex, in partnership with Healthwatch, has worked with a group of young people to create a new online health and care feedback platform for Sussex young people aged 13-24 years. The Independent Youth Panel is an online space where young people can access surveys, polls and information, as well as share their own questions and
As we head into the colder months, we know many residents will be worrying about staying warm at home. Rises in energy prices are a big concern, especially for those who already find it hard to heat their home and are on a low income. The cold is not just uncomfortable but can be dangerous
Contact the VCSE Alliance: The East Sussex VCSE Alliance are keen to hear about your VCSE organisation and any future events or announcements. To submit an item in future editions or for further information about the Alliance, please contact: esvcsealliance@escv.org.uk or visit their website here.
Healthwatch in Sussex are the local independent watchdog for health and care. We routinely carry out short surveys to gather the views of people about health and social care services. This month they would like to hear about people’s experiences of accessing NHS dental services in their six-question poll. The poll will only take a
Contact the VCSE Alliance: The East Sussex VCSE Alliance are keen to hear about your VCSE organisation and any future events or announcements. To submit an item in future editions or for further information about the Alliance, please contact: esvcsealliance@escv.org.uk or visit their website here.
Healthwatch in Sussex are the local independent watchdog for health and care. We routinely carry out short surveys to gather the views of people about health and social care services. This month we’d like to hear from people’s experiences of cancer screening during the last 24 months. Our poll will only take a few minutes
The East Sussex VCSE Alliance are pleased to share ‘Our Journey – 12 months on’, a reflection on the work that has taken place in the last year. The document provides a reminder about the Alliance: who we are, our purpose, vision and mission. It also provides an update on our work and highlights the three principles
Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) are visiting East Sussex to inspect the local arrangements for children and young people with special education needs and disabilities (SEND). The inspectors want to know about the help and support that children and young people with SEND get. You can share your experiences by filling in one of the surveys
ESCV managed a diabetes grants programme on behalf of Sussex Health and Care. In 2023, ESCV was commissioned by the Sussex Health and Care Diabetes Clinical Network to manage and monitor a grants programme, supporting four projects from the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector with reducing health inequalities in diabetes care. The programme
Become a Youth Consultant with NHS Sussex. NHS Sussex are looking for young people aged 16-24 years to become Youth Consultants and help shape future NHS health and social care services in Sussex. The Youth Consultant Role Meeting with healthcare professionals about plans for services and sharing a young person’s perspective. Helping involve children and