Now what's happening? They're doing what??

Yes, there are very big changes in the offing. Will they affect you? Almost certainly. Once again, our Guest Speakers are coming along to enlighten us and answer your questions.

When & Where?

Tuesday, 9th of September 2025, 10 am - 12. 30pm, either in person or via Zoom.

Billingshurst Centre

Roman Way

Billingshurst

England

RH14 9QW

Come a little early and enjoy a complimentary tea/coffee.

Who are our speakers? Why attend?

1. Laura Robertson, NHS Sussex, will update us on the latest NHS news and updates. The closure by the government of Healthwatch England, including West Sussex. Hundreds of bodies responsible for overseeing and running parts of the NHS in England will be scrapped. 50% local NHS staff reductions? Big changes coming over the next 10 years.

   
   

2. Cllr Mark Baynham, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance, Horsham District Council (HDC), to update us on the sweeping changes to our local authorities, including the merging of HDC into a much larger Unitary Authority with an elected Mayor and the loss of our local representative voices. Will its offices be sited miles away, Chichester perhaps?

   What will happen to our Parks and Open Spaces? Horsham Park? Warnham Nature Reserve? Southwater Country Park? A new Town Council for Horsham Town?

   
   

3. Khalid Ali, MBBS, FRCP, MD, Reader in Geriatrics, Brighton and Sussex Medical School, on the issues and dangers of medicine safety for older people after hospital discharge.

3. Billingshurst Neighbourhood Warden(s) to tell us what is happening locally 'on the ground'.

   
   

   Yes, there are big changes in the offing, and many are concerned that they will not lead to improvements for us locally or our communities.

   
   

   Come along or attend online and find out for yourself!