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Unwell visitors urged to stay away from hospital to keep bugs away

30/11/2010 People in Sussex who have had vomiting and diarrhoea should not visit friends or relatives in hospital or in a care home until 48 hours after their symptoms have stopped.

‘Stay warm, stay well’ this winter

30/11/2010 As the weather gets colder the NHS is reminding people to think of the needs of friends, elderly relatives and neighbours who could be at risk.

New Crawley doctors’ surgery opens its doors to its patients

29/11/2010 A new state-of-the-art doctors' surgery has been officially opened in Crawley (17 November 2010).

People with learning difficulties take centre stage

29/11/2010 The Big Health Day event next week will give people with learning difficulties, their familiy, carers and supporters, the chance to tell the NHS which services are working well and where things need to improve.

Three quarters of vulnerable people are failing to protect themselves against flu this winter

25/11/2010 Less than one quarter of people in the ‘at risk’ groups from flu have taken the opportunity to have the free seasonal flu vaccine this year in West Sussex.

Radio station for people who misuse drugs and alcohol

24/11/2010 Former problem drug and alcohol users are to set up and run a Crawley-based Internet radio station for people who want to kick the habit.

Everyone reminded you don’t need antibiotics to beat coughs, colds and flu this winter

22/11/2010 People in West Sussex are being reminded you don’t always need antibiotics to stay well and healthy this winter.

Five top tips to help you stay well and healthy this winter

16/11/2010 Everyone in West Sussex is being reminded just how important it is to look after yourself and keep yourself healthy this winter.

Men urged to have their say on mental health services

05/11/2010 A new service is being planned to target help for men with mental health and wellbeing problems in West Sussex.

In-depth look at community health services and rural health issues

03/11/2010 Speakers from Action in Rural Sussex, NHS West Sussex and the Ambulance Service will take part in a meeting on community health services and rural health issues this week.

Southgate Surgery moving to a brand new home

03/11/2010 A new state-of-the-art doctor’s surgery is to open in Crawley on Monday (8 November 2010).

Patients put in charge of healthcare

01/02/2010 NHS West Sussex is one of the first trusts in the country to introduce a scheme to let patients decide what healthcare is best for them.