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Macmillan volunteers honoured for cancer work

20/10/2009 More than 20 volunteers from West Sussex have been honoured for their dedication in helping Midhurst Macmillan Community Palliative Care Service at an awards ceremony.

Public urged to share views on alcohol

20/10/2009 People in West Sussex are being urged to share their thoughts and concerns about alcohol as part of the Big Drink Debate.

Find out about plans to move eye services nearer home

16/10/2009 Many people in West Sussex could benefit from proposals to shorten waiting times and hospital visits by moving eye care services closer to home.

Students challenged to think about NHS careers

16/10/2009 NHS West Sussex is championing a nationwide competition for schools in the county to get students thinking about careers in the health service.

NHS West Sussex Customer Service Unit launched

16/10/2009 NHS West Sussex has launched its new Customer Service Unit (CSU) so the public can have their say about health services in the county.

Another important victory for protecting children from tobacco and a step closer to a Smoke Free future

15/10/2009 West Sussex health experts are celebrating this week as we have all moved a step closer to protecting young people from the dangers of taking up smoking.

Community events to launch new health team in Arun

15/10/2009 People are going to benefit from a new team operating across Arun to help people get well, stay well and feel well.

Smokers in West Sussex get help to kick the habit

14/10/2009 Smokers can now put the boot into cigarettes with the help of Crawley Town Football Club.

First meeting of North East Partnership for Health Board

12/10/2009 The North East Partnership for Health Board meets for the first time this week.

Neonatal transfer service extends its hours

02/10/2009 The Neonatal Transfer Service is delighted to announce that from 5th October 2009, the current 12 hour service will be extended to a 24 hour service.

Voluntary groups urged to apply for funding

02/10/2009 Local voluntary and community organisations have been urged to apply for up to £1,500 funding from the Arun Wellbeing and Health Partnership.

‘Drop and Stop’ – the new way for pregnant women and parents to quit smoking

01/10/2009 A new ‘drop and stop’ service has been launched by NHS West Sussex to help pregnant women and parents quit smoking.

Notice of the Tier 4 Joint Committee Meeting

01/10/2009 From 20 April to 27 July 2009, 62 PCTs from the East of England, London, South Central and South East Coast asked people to participate in a consultation to help the NHS decide how to shape services for people with personality disorder.

Night Sitting Service appeal

01/10/2009 People in West Sussex are being reminded to take advantage of a Night Sitting Service as it approaches its first birthday.

‘Jade effect’ boosts cervical screening figures

01/10/2009 Thousands more women across West Sussex have been screened for cervical cancer, new figures show.

New Stop Smoking phone hotline launched

01/10/2009 Smokers in West Sussex have a new phone hotline number to call if they need advice and support to kick the habit.

CSU team hits the road to raise awareness

01/10/2009 Staff at NHS West Sussex’s new Customer Service Unit (CSU) will hit the road over the coming weeks to raise awareness of the new “one-stop shop” service.

NHS West Sussex backs Alcohol Awareness Week

01/10/2009 NHS West Sussex is supporting the Government’s Know Your Limits campaign as part of Alcohol Awareness Week this week.