Latest news and views
Have you have been seen, or cared for, by a Physician Associate?
Healthwatch would like to hear from you if you have been seen, or cared for, by a Physician Associate. Our 6-question survey will take just a few minutes to complete and closes on 31st May.
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Have your say on new rights for patients
The Government has launched a consultation on the NHS Constitution, which sets out your rights as an NHS patient. Read why it's important to have your say.
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NHS pharmacies in the South East begin treating people for common conditions
Patients in South East will now be able to get treatment for seven common conditions at their high street pharmacy without needing to see a GP, as part of a major transformation in the way the NHS delivers care.
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How do you feel about health and care in Sussex?
Healthwatch in Sussex would like to hear from you about your experiences of accessing NHS Sussex services
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Barriers and inequalities in cervical screening
Healthwatch England's blog brings together some of the key challenges people have shared about cervical screening with their local Healthwatch, including in Brighton & Hove.
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Christmas & New Year Message 2023
Our offices are closed during Christmas and the New Year, until 2nd January 2024.
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City’s children’s services rated "outstanding"
Brighton & Hove’s children’s services have been rated as ‘Outstanding’ by an Ofsted Inspection of Local Authority Children Services (ILACS).
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Deaf and hard of hearing people's healthcare experiences
It's important that deaf and hard-of-hearing people can get information in an accessible way. But feedback suggests not all services are…
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Share your view to help improve men’s access to mental health services across Brighton & Hove and East Sussex
Are you a man 18 years+ in Brighton & Hove or E. Sussex? Take part in UOK's short survey & have the chance to win a £25 Amazon gift card!
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Latest reports and publication
Understanding the use and attitudes of digital technology among ethnic minority elders in Brighton and Hove
This report outlines findings surrounding the use and attitudes of digital technology among ethnic minority elders in Brighton and Hove. This report informs a second work package which intends to support future engagement in research from this underserved population.
22 people shared their views and experiences surrounding digital technology. The conversations explored people's digital skills, how digital technology is used, issues surrounding trust, accessing health services, and issues related to age and ethnicity.
22 people shared their views and experiences surrounding digital technology. The conversations explored people's digital skills, how digital technology is used, issues surrounding trust, accessing health services, and issues related to age and ethnicity.
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Views about Memory Assessment Services (MAS)
In April 2024, the three local Healthwatch in Sussex sought people's experiences of Memory Assessment Services in Sussex. We asked six questions and produced a two-page summary report.
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Enter and View Report: The Emergency Department at the Royal Sussex County Hospital March 2024
Healthwatch Brighton & Hove undertook an Enter and View visit to the Emergency Department at the Royal Sussex County Hospital - read about what they found and our recommendations.
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Helpline enquires to Healthwatch Brighton and Hove: April 1st 2023 – March 31st 2024
Between April 1st 2023 and March 31st 2024, we received 365 enquiries to our helpline. These were a combination of phone call messages (42), feedback through our website (142) and emails (126). All enquiries are handled by two experienced, trained and DBS checked Healthwatch volunteers.
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