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A public consultation is now open on a draft short breaks policy for adults with care and support needs and their families.

Health Innovation Kent Surrey and Sussex are working with NHS Surrey Heartlands and NHS Sussex to see how helpful a digital tool called Healthtech-1 is for GP practices in Surrey and Sussex.

Healthtech-1 is an online tool. It helps people register for a GP Practice online. Patients can register online through the NHS App or the GP website. Patients will not notice any change. People who want to continue to register in-person at a GP Practice can - this will not change.

Healthtech-1 works in the background so GP staff do not have to type in the patient's details. It also helps GP staff collect and manage health information more easily.

Mencap are encouraging people to join the learning disability register.

An opportunity to help shape the development of end of life and bereavement services in the future.

Are you on probation?
Have you been affected by drugs or alcohol?

If your answer is yes to both of these questions – Luminus would like to hear from you.

Do you smoke?
Do you think about stopping smoking?
Is there anything that stops you reaching that goal?

If your answer is yes to any of these questions – Luminus would like to hear from you.

This project is led by Samantha Laws, a PhD student at Cardiff University. She is conducting a study about the safety of non-conveyance. Non-conveyance is when ambulance crews attend patients when they call 999, but it is decided that they don’t need to go to the Emergency Department.

NHS England has launched a new central recruitment website for NHS volunteers, bringing health volunteering opportunities in one place for the first time.

An opportunity for members of ethnic minority communities to share their views on mental health services.

An opportunity to help test the National Cancer Patient Experience questionnaire and materials for the 2025 survey to ensure it makes sense and is clearly understood by patients completing it.

An opportunity to share your thoughts on the Surrey Wheelchair Service.

An opportunity to help shape Marie Curie's research, influence policies and improve end of life care across the UK.