We have published our Annual Report highlighting our work and achievements over the past year. Read how your experiences have helped to deliver real change in Brighton and Hove.
To our lovely volunteers, an enormous thank you for everything you have supported us with over this past year - 2024/25
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How we're making a difference
Find out more about the ways we're helping to improve people's experiences of health and social care services in Brighton & Hove in our annual report for 2022-23.
News and views
Press release: Our letter to the Secretary of State opposing the…
Local Healthwatch services across England have signed a powerful open letter to the Secretary of State for…
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Multi-million boost for urgent and emergency care in Brighton
A&E patients in Brighton & Hove will see significant changes to the department soon due to a £62…
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"I find the work with Healthwatch is intellectually challenging, enabling me to use the skills gained in my working career."
Latest reports and publication
Our workplan for 2025/26
This document describes the health and social care projects that…
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Helpline enquires to Healthwatch Brighton and Hove: April 1st 2024 – March 31st 2025
Between April 1st 2024 and March 31st 2025, we received 228 enquiries…
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Advice and information
Understanding NHS dental charges
A guide designed to help you understand the treatment NHS dentistry does and does not provide, the charges for NHS dental services, and who is…
Your guide to NHS dental services
This guide is to help you find and use NHS dental services in your local area.
What can I do while waiting for an ADHD assessment?
Waiting for an attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) assessment can take a long time. What support is available for people while they wait?
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Apply to become a Healthwatch volunteer using our online application form below, or download a copy to send in to us via email or post.
Other than for Homecare Check, we have momentarily paused onboarding for new volunteers but will relaunch recruitment later this summer. For now, please only apply if you are interested in volunteering as part of our Homecare Check team.