Our attached report details examples of patient experiences of using the A&E department at our local hospital- both positive and where there are lessons to be learnt.
Today, Healthwatch has published a report which looks at how to deliver personalised end of life care for LGBTQ+ patients. The results are from a Healthwatch review of published literature. We have worked with our NHS Trust to examine our findings.
Our latest report on the HOPs project, which was started as part of the city's COVID-19 response - a collaboration between us, the council and the hospital trust.
This Healthwatch report is a summary of a review of patients’ experiences of being referred for an outpatients’ appointment. It showcases the core standards that patients themselves recommend should be applied to all the communications.
Follow our ‘Accessing health and care services – findings during the Coronavirus pandemic’ (October 2020), we have strengthened our understanding of people’s opinions towards remote consultations though a compilation of recent evidence.
A series of webinars were organised between September 2020 and March 2021 on behalf of informal carers (families and friends) of care home residents.
Staying Connected was held in November 2020 attracting over 100 people. Smaller webinars were held in September and a series of six were held between Jan - March 2021 carrying on the themes set out in Staying Connected.
The COVID-19 Vaccination Enquiry Service was set up by Sussex NHS Commissioners to respond to public enquiries. Healthwatch Brighton and Hove volunteers played a huge role in supporting this vital service.