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Choosing health? New lifestyle survey of 14 to 15-year-olds in West Sussex

25/09/2007 Over 5,000 pupils from 30 West Sussex schools recently took part in the new ‘lifestyle’ survey of 14-15 years old.

A changing age for smoking – advertising marks one week to go

24/09/2007 69% of adults in the South East believe that raising the age of sale for tobacco products ’makes sense’

Plans for Littlehampton Hospital move a step closer

21/09/2007 West Sussex Primary Care Trust (PCT) met last week (13 September) with Arun District Council, Littlehampton Town Council and local GPs to discuss the progress of the plans for the much-awaited Littlehampton Hospital.

Consultation shows it is listening to early responses

20/09/2007 Thousands of local people have attended the public meetings held by West Sussex PCT, the tenth meeting was held at Shoreham Community Centre on Monday 17th September.

West Sussex PCT hits out against 'myths' surrounding FFF proposals

20/09/2007 West Sussex PCT today announced it is waging a war on unfounded ‘myths’ surrounding the proposed changes outlined in the Fit for the Future consultation with the help of its new website.

People urged to submit their requests for Fit for the Future meetings

20/09/2007 West Sussex Primary Care Trust (PCT) today urged local residents to submit their requests for the PCT to attend a meeting to discuss the Fit for the Future proposals before the deadline on 28 September.

Retrospective Review of NHS Continuing Care to End

17/09/2007 The NHS is making a final appeal for claims under a look-back exercise into eligibility for NHS funding of long term care for older and disabled people.

Second Public Meeting in Chichester

10/09/2007 Around 200 local people came to the public consultation meeting held on Thursday, 6 September at The Venue in Chichester by West Sussex PCT to discuss the future of health services in the County.

Leading doctor to chair panel looking at new options for local health services

06/09/2007 Top leading doctor and president of the General Medical Council, Sir Graeme Catto, is to head the ‘Options Assessment Panel’ which will review any new options put forward as a result of the West Sussex Fit for the Future consultation process.