We have launched an award for GP Practices in Sussex who are Learning Disability friendly and support their patients to access #AnnualHealthChecks. We're pleased to have begun awarding Gold and Silver to some of our fab practices! #LDWeek

What is an Integrated Care Board? The Integrated Care Board to be known as NHS Sussex will agree the strategic priorities and resource allocation for all NHS organisations in Sussex. NHS Sussex will take on the functions previously carried out by Clinical Commissioning Groups.

Don’t let the thought of cancer play on your mind. If something in your body doesn’t feel right, talk to us. Most people who go for tests find out it’s not cancer. Finding out sooner is always better. Contact your GP practice.

We're excited to announce that we have a brand new NHS Sussex News podcast! To stream through your smart-speaker, just say "Alexa, enable NHS Sussex News" to enable, then "Alexa, play NHS Sussex News" to play. Also available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Deezer 🎙️

Don’t ignore your cervical screening invitation. It could save your life. If yours is overdue, call your GP practice to book it in today. #CervicalScreeningAwarenessWeek

We said we would help healthcare staff to understand autism and learning disabilities better. The 'Stop Look Care' booklet and training was designed for those supporting people with a learning disability and has been delivered to over 300 members of staff to date! #LDWeek

There are 42 #IntegratedCareSystems across England. Find out more about how they will bring about better health and care for all: sussexhealthandcare.uk/how-we-are-cha…

1 week to go until we become NHS Sussex! This account will no longer be active from Friday 1 July and we will be posting from @WestSussexCCG which will become the account for NHS Sussex. You can also follow Sussex Health & Care for all the latest news in integrated care.

People with a learning disability are less likely to take part in bowel cancer screening, leaving them at risk of undetected cancer. We're working with people with lived experience to identify how we can increase uptake and making sure that our information is accessible #LDWeek

We want to make sure that people with a learning disability are taking up all offers of cancer screening that are available to them. Check out an #EasyRead guide at nhs.uk/cervicalscreen… #CervicalScreeningAwarenessWeek #LDWeek

Avian influenza (bird flu) has been found on the Sussex coast. If you see a dead wild bird in Brighton & Hove: ▪️ please do not touch it or pick it up ▪️ keep dogs away from it ▪️ report it to the council so it can be removed safely More info: ow.ly/gqM350JGTHe

Health and care partners across Sussex are working more closely together to deliver #IntegratedCare. Watch our animation to find out what this means.

If you have Type 1, Type 2, gestational or any other type of diabetes, or are a carer or family member of someone who does, please complete the following survey by 17 July: smartsurvey.co.uk/s/sussexdiabet…

Make sure you don't miss out on any NHS Sussex news - follow @WestSussexCCG which will be transforming into NHS Sussex this Friday. Sussex Health & Care is the account to follow for integrated health and care news in Sussex.

It’s #WorldWellbeingWeek. Evidence suggests there are steps you can take to improve your mental health and wellbeing. Trying these things could help you feel more positive and able to get the most out of life. For more advice, visit: nhs.uk/mental-health/…

New research suggests that a third of UK adults don't know what bowel cancer signs to look out. Here are the three main symptoms. Other health problems can cause similar symptoms – but it’s important to get them checked if you have any symptoms for 3 weeks or more.

Our #PersonalisedCare programme are recruiting to 2 exciting positions to drive forward a range of projects. Do you have the passion and vision to put the personal into personalised care? Senior Project Manager: jobs.nhs.uk/xi/vacancy/917… Project Manager: jobs.nhs.uk/xi/vacancy/917…

We are committed to improving diabetes services so that all local people can access high quality care no matter where they live. Help us achieve this by completing our short survey: smartsurvey.co.uk/s/sussexdiabet…

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