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Upcoming Independent Lives training and events

 
25 January: Mental capacity - Online
26 January: Autism awareness - Online
29 January: First Aid (theory & practical) - Bognor Regis, West Sussex
2 February: Moving & handling people (theory & practical) - Crawley, West Sussex
5 February: An introduction to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion - Online
5 February: Disability awareness - Online
6 February: Mental capacity - Online
6 February: Moving & handling people (theory & practical) - Worthing, West Sussex
8 February: Safeguarding - Online
8 February: Medication awareness levels 1 & 2 - Online
8 February: Challenging behaviour - Worthing, West Sussex
15 February: First Aid (theory & practical) - Crawley, West Sussex
Book your free NHS Health Check

 

If you’re aged between 40 and 74 years old, you may be eligible for a free NHS Health Check. This 30-minute check could be a crucial step in protecting your health. It helps to detect potential risks of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and kidney disease early.

 

The check includes assessments of your lifestyle, family history, measurements, and a blood test for cholesterol.

 

Don't miss this opportunity to stay on top of your health. The check is available at GP surgeries, pharmacies, local wellbeing services, and community clinics. Booking is easy and could make all the difference to your future health.

Share your views of NHS services in your area

 

Healthwatch is always looking gather feedback from individuals like you. Your experiences with various healthcare services, from GP consultations to social care, are crucial in identifying areas for improvement.

 

This is your chance to:

  • Share your experiences with different healthcare services
  • Provide feedback on what works well and what could be improved
  • Help Healthwatch understand more about the diverse healthcare needs across your community

To share your experience, please click on one of the links below based on your location:

Skills for Care Direct Payments workforce surveys

 

Skills for Care is conducting workforce surveys aimed at Individual Employers and Personal Assistants.

 

The surveys are vital to gather insights that will help shape and improve the support provided to Direct Payment recipients and their employers.

 

The results of the surveys will be shared with the Department of Health and Social Care, NHS England and other organisations to help gain a better understanding of how the Direct Payment workforce operates.

 

The closing date for both surveys is Friday 16 February.
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