The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has recently launched its 10-Year Health Plan engagement exercise, Change NHS. This consultation aims to co-develop the 10-Year Health Plan with the public, patients, and staff. How can you get involved? Everyone in England is invited to share their ideas and it doesn’t matter whether you have a
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Earlier this month, East Sussex Community Voice received Think Carer training from Care for the Carers East Sussex. Think Carer is a free training session to raise awareness of carers and the support that is available to them. The training is open to professionals and volunteers in the public sector, charities, community groups, and businesses
10th September 2024, marks World Suicide Prevention Day, which is a global movement focusing on raising awareness of suicide, reducing stigma, and encouraging strategies and actions to prevent suicide. This year’s theme is about transforming how we perceive this complex issue and shifting from a culture of silence and stigma to one of openness, understanding,
The Volunteer of the Year award is given in recognition of the dedication and commitment made by an individual to a social care setting or service. This award incorporates volunteers of all ages (or anyone over 16 years of age with no upper age limit) and seeks to acknowledge and celebrate the dedication that volunteers
Who are the Samaritans, and how can they help you or someone you know? The Samaritans are a UK-based charity that provides emotional support to anyone about anything that’s troubling them, no matter how large or small the issue feels. They offer a non-judgmental and confidential service. Samaritans have a variety of contact methods, including
Men’s Health Awareness Week 2024, hosted by the Men’s Health Forum, aims to encourage men to speak up and share their stories. Starting June 10th and ending on June 16th (Father’s Day), Men’s Health Awareness Week allows fathers, brothers, sons, and male friends to open up to one another, shedding light on the health difficulties
Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do at Healthwatch East Sussex. Our volunteers give people a voice in health and social care by raising the profile of issues that matter to patients and service users, playing a crucial role in improving local health and social care services. Why Volunteer with Healthwatch East Sussex?
Today (3rd June) marks the start of Volunteers Week and we would like to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you to our volunteers! They represent their communities and are passionate about ensuring patient, public, and community voices are heard and listened to. They bring a wealth of experience and skills and a
What is Young Healthwatch? Young Healthwatch is part of Healthwatch East Sussex, an organization which listens to the public and feeds information back to decision makers to help make services better for people. Young Healthwatch looks at the healthcare issues that directly effect young people. We aim to ensure that young people’s thoughts, ideas and
On Wednesday 12th June, we are hosting an Open Office at our new office space in Eastbourne. The event is open to the public, community groups and local organisations. Drop in to find out more about us and how you can get involved in the work we do. When: 12th June, 12:30pm – 02:00pm Where:
This years Mental Health Awareness Week 2024, hosted by the Mental Health Foundation, is all about getting out and about and finding time for the things you most enjoy. This year, it takes place from May 13–19, and the theme is ‘Movement’. Movement is so important to protecting our mental health, it brings us a