People in West Sussex are being asked to give their feedback on recommendations to improve access to pharmaceutical services in the county.

West Sussex Health and Wellbeing Board has published the draft West Sussex Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA) report, which aims to better understand people’s use of pharmaceutical services. This includes services such as getting prescriptions and health advice from local pharmacies and dispensing doctors.

The report examines whether the provision of pharmaceutical services meets the current and future needs of people in West Sussex and identifies any potential gaps to service delivery.

The PNA is used by NHS England, local authorities and Clinical Commissioning Groups to inform decisions about applications for new, or changes to existing, pharmaceutical services and the commissioning of NHS-funded services that can be provided by local community pharmacies.

The report found that on average, there are around 18 community pharmacies in West Sussex per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the England rate (21 per 100,000) but higher than the South East region rate (17 per 100,000).

The draft PNA and its supporting documents are available on the county council’s website. Comments can be submitted via the consultations page. The closing date for comments is Sunday 28th August.

For anyone who doesn’t have internet access, the PNA can be viewed online for free at any West Sussex library.

The final PNA will be published on the West Sussex County Council website on 1st October 2022.

Earlier this morning, The Parish Council was been made aware that a large group of Travellers accessed land at the end of Woodstock Close (Pixies Hollow). The land is owned by Horsham District Council, who are dealing with the situation.

Police have attended the site and it’s been reported to West Sussex County Council online.

For some frequently asked questions about these situations visit HDC’s website: https://www.horsham.gov.uk/community/gypsies-and-travellers

The Met Office has issued a Level 3 – Heatwave warning.

There is a 90% probability of a Heat-Health Alert criteria being met between 00:00 on Friday 17th June and 00:00 on Sunday 19th June 2022.

View the full warning at the Met Office Heat Health Watch site – https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/heat-health/…

Potential impacts – The very young, the elderly and the seriously ill.

Very hot weather can make heart and breathing problems worse.

Further information can be located on WSCC https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/campaigns/heat-alert/

The very young, the elderly and the seriously ill are the groups who are particularly at risk of health problems when the weather is very hot.  In particular, very hot weather can make heart and breathing problems worse.

Further information can be located on WSCC https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/campaigns/heat-alert/

For more information including what you can do to support vulnerable indivuduals

• UK Health Security Agency Heatwave Plan For England and Guidance Documents
• NHS Choices Heatwave: be prepared
• WSCC Dealing with extreme weather
• WSCC Preparing for emergencies
• Follow WSCC on Twitter for regular updates @WSCCNews and @WSCCResilience

Horsham District Council are planning to create a teen zone at Roffey Recreation ground for teenage residents to enjoy, and would like to hear what residents think about their ideas.

HDC are looking to transform the area around the existing ball court, while not affecting the football pitch. The proposed teen zone area is highlighted in their interactive map on their website. HDC want this compact space to be exciting and well-used by our young people. They have worked up three ideas for the space: a ball zone, a gym zone and a chill zone.

Please help them by completing their short questionnaire by 30 June 2022 and telling them what you think.

As well as the teen zone, they will be adding additional seating and planting for all visitors to enjoy.

This project is funded by Section 106 contributions, which is money provided by housing developers working in the local area to improve and expand sport and recreation facilities for local people.

If you would like more information please visit their website – https://www.horsham.gov.uk/parks-and-countryside/roffey-recreation-ground-consultation

To be involved further in the project, please e-mail parks@horsham.gov.uk.

You can also follow their progress on Instagram @horshamdc