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Action for Deafness

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Action for Deafness is a charitable organisation that provides adult rehabilitation audiology services on behalf of the NHS in Sussex from bases in Haywards Heath, Worthing and Steyning. Private audiology services are also available. The charity also provides advice, support and information to those with a hearing loss... Read more about Action for Deafness

Al-Anon Family Groups

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Al-Anon Family Groups provide support to anyone whose life is, or has been, affected by someone else's drinking, regardless of whether that person is still drinking or not... Read more about Al-Anon Family Groups

Bladder and Bowel Service

The Bladder and Bowel service offers individuals with bladder and bowel problems assessment, treatment, advice and support.. Read more about Bladder and Bowel Service

Care Co-ordinators and Community Link Workers

Care Coordinators are based at your local surgery. Their aim is to signpost and empower patients to access support in the community. They work closely with the patient and the GP to assist the individual with managing their health and wellbeing... Read more about Care Co-ordinators and Community Link Workers

Carers Health Team

The Carers Health Team can visit you at home and check your general state of health and wellbeing. The team can offer advice on how to stay healthy and manage any health issues you might have. The Carers Health Team is a free service provided by Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust for informal carers aged over 18 and registered with a West Sussex GP. Their aim is to improve both your own health and that of the person you are looking after... Read more about Carers Health Team

Change, Grow, Live (CGL)

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CGL offers non-judgemental and discrete support to all West Sussex residents affected by alcohol and other drugs, including prescription medications... Read more about Change, Grow, Live (CGL)

Exercise Referral

Exercise referral is aimed at individuals who are not used to regular exercise, or who are recovering from, or dealing with, a health issue... Read more about Exercise Referral

Healthwatch West Sussex

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Healthwatch is your health and social care champion. If you use GPs and hospitals, dentists, pharmacies, care homes or other support services, we want to hear about your experiences. We have the power to make sure NHS leaders and other decision makers listen to your feedback and improve standards of care. We also help people to find reliable and trustworthy information and advice. Last year, we helped nearly a million people like you to have your say and get the support you need... Read more about Healthwatch West Sussex

Healthy Walks

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The Mid Sussex District Council Park Rangers run a free programme of healthy walks across Mid Sussex... Read more about Healthy Walks

Independent Age

Independent Age provides an advice and information service for older people, their relatives and carers to help access available care and support, whether it is in their own home, hospital or residential care... Read more about Independent Age

Mid Sussex Falls Prevention Services

The teams assess people in their own home, looking at risk factors and offering advice, treatment and exercise programmes to help prevent and to recover from falls and fractures.. Read more about Mid Sussex Falls Prevention Services

Mid Sussex Wellbeing

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The Mid Sussex Wellbeing Hub provides information and contact details for all local health and wellbeing services. Find out how we can help you achieve your health goals here... Read more about Mid Sussex Wellbeing

Mind

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Mind works to promote good mental health. It seeks to empower people to lead a full life as part of their local community.. Read more about Mind

NHS Choices & NHS 111

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NHS Choices aims to provide people in England with expert health advice, information and reassurance to care for themselves at home or to access appropriate healthcare.. Read more about NHS Choices & NHS 111

Prevention Assessment Team (WSCC & NHS)

The Prevention Assessment Team includes NHS Nurse advisors, social care workers and support workers. The team aims to help people to stay healthy and remain independent.. Read more about Prevention Assessment Team (WSCC & NHS)

SHC Audiology

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Hearing Loss is one of the most common condition which affects a number of people of different ages. An individual with hearing impairment experiences communication and auditory difficulties in a variety of listening situation, leading to isolation and withdrawal from society.. Read more about SHC Audiology

Specialist Day Services WSCC

Specialist day services are for people with longer term or complex social care needs, such as adults with learning disabilities or dementia... Read more about Specialist Day Services WSCC

St Catherine's Hospice

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St Catherine's Hospice is a charity dedicated to providing specialised end of life care and support to local people, their families, friends and carers... Read more about St Catherine's Hospice

St Peter & St James Hospice & Continuing Care Centre

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St Peter & St James Hospice provides specialist care, compassion and support for those living with progressive, life limiting illnesses.. Read more about St Peter & St James Hospice & Continuing Care Centre

Cuckfield Stroke Communication Group

We meet weekly on a Wednesday morning 10am. - 12.15pm. at Queen's Hall, Cuckfield. Our aim is to help people with speech difficulties (aphasia) following a stroke or other neurological conditions... Read more about Stroke Communication Group in Cuckfield

Sussex Health and Care

The CCG is a GP-led NHS body responsible for planning, buying and monitoring the majority of your local health services in the Mid Sussex, Horsham and Crawley area... Read more about Sussex Health and Care

Time to Talk

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Time to Talk is a friendly and approachable service offering talking therapies to people who are struggling with issues such as stress, depression, anxiety and more... Read more about Time to Talk

Wellbeing Smoking Cessation

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The NHS stop smoking support service now runs within more than 50 GP practices across West Sussex... Read more about Wellbeing Smoking Cessation

Wheelchair Service - West Sussex (Sussex Community NHS Trust)

The Wheelchair Service will loan a wheelchair to anyone who has a long term mobility problem and is classified as unable to, or virtually unable to walk indoors or outdoors. The wheelchair must also be required for longer than three months.. Read more about Wheelchair Service - West Sussex (Sussex Community NHS Trust)