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Board meeting will be live on the web

30/05/2008 Members of the public are able to log on and watch a live webcast of the meeting next week

Worthing chosen as the location for centralised services

28/05/2008 Worthing will become the location for centralised services along the south coast of West Sussex if the recommendation on location is approved by West Sussex Primary Care Trust next Wednesday (04 June 2008).

Deciding on location of centralised services

22/05/2008 Journey time, the impact on deprived communities and available capacity such as car parking are just some of the factors that will be considered by West Sussex Primary Care Trust (PCT)

Brush for Health

21/05/2008 Did you know that what goes on in your mouth can say a lot about what is going on in your body?

Thousands of patients to benefit from unique partnership

21/05/2008 Sussex Partnership NHS Trust and West Sussex PCT has teamed up with West Sussex County Council’s Library Service, to provide an invaluable book scheme to help people to cope with mental health issues.

Local people give clear messages about health services

21/05/2008 Local people joined the debate about health services in the north east of West Sussex at a meeting in Crawley last night.

PCT Board to make its final decisions

13/05/2008 The Board of West Sussex Primary Care Trust (PCT) will decide whether centralised services should be provided at either St Richard’s Hospital in Chichester or Worthing Hospital.

Review of health services in the north east of the county - We want to hear from you

12/05/2008 Local people and organisations are being encouraged to contribute to a review of health services in the north east area of West Sussex.

Be responsible – Get yourself tested for FREE!

12/05/2008 Young people in Crawley are being offered FREE Chlamydia testing and advice at Crawley Hospital.

Breastfeeding – what could be more natural

12/05/2008 Young mums and mums-to-be are being supported and encouraged to breastfeed, what could be more natural.

Reaching out to young people in West Sussex

09/05/2008 Lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and unsure (LGBTU) young people need more support, according to research.

A&E departments to remain at all three hospitals

07/05/2008 The service model proposed by clinicians and backed by Sir Graeme Catto, which would keep A&E services in all three hospitals (St Richard's Hospital, Princess Royal Hospital and Worthing Hospital), was approved by West Sussex PCT at a board meeting.

NHS listens to recommendations from local scrutiny committee

02/05/2008 Today West Sussex PCT and Brighton and Hove PCT heard a number of recommendations the JHOSC feels should be taken into account by the PCTs when making its decision on the Fit for the Future proposals.

Efficiency savings to lead to £1 million public health investment

02/05/2008 Taxpayers and residents in West Sussex will get a double benefit after a ground-breaking agreement between West Sussex County Council and West Sussex Primary Care Trust (PCT).

Model three proposed by clinicians is recommended to PCT board

01/05/2008 The service model proposed by clinicians and backed by Sir Graeme Catto, which would keep A&E services in all three hospitals (St Richard's Hospital, Princess Royal Hospital and Worthing Hospital), was approved by West Sussex PCT at a board meeting.