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Vacancy - Project Officer

Are you passionate about making a difference to your local community? Then come and join us! We are recruiting for a Project Officer to join our small, friendly, and dedicated team.

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COVID-19 vaccine: what you need to know

What you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccination programme, including how you will know when it's your turn, where to go, and why it's important.

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Vacancy - Chair

We're recruiting for a new Chair. A rare opportunity to lead the statutory independent organisation that amplifies the voices of people about the city’s health and social care services.

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We're the independent champion for those using health and social care services in Brighton & Hove

We are here to make sure that those running local health services, and the government, put people at the heart of care.

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How we're making a difference

Find out how we're helping to improve peoples experiences of health and social care services in our latest Annual Report for 2020-21

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Your story is awesome!

The more people share their ideas, experiences and concerns about NHS and social care, the more services can understand what works, what doesn't and what people want from care in the future.

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News and views

Jabs

COVID-19 vaccine: what you need to know

What you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccination programme, including how you will know when it's your turn, where to go, and why it's important.

20 January 2022

“Coming from a non-healthcare background, I was encouraged to attend in-house and local authority training to bring me up to speed.”

Sue, Volunteer - Enter & View, Lay Assessor

Latest reports and publications

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Putting good communications with patients at the heart of service change (November 2021)

9 December 2021

This Healthwatch report is a summary of a review of patients’...

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People’s views about remote access to appointments during the Covid-19 pandemic – compilation of evidence

18 November 2021

Follow our ‘Accessing health and care services – findings during the...

Advice and information

The Accessible Information Standard - what you can expect from services

The Accessible Information Standard is mandatory for all organisations that provide NHS or adult social care. Here’s some key information about the accessible communications you should expect from services.

20 January 2022

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My Care Passport

Supporting patients who have a learning disability

10 January 2022

How to look after your mental health while self-isolating with COVID-19

The current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic may cause you to feel worried, anxious, or scared. Read our tips to looking after your wellbeing when self-isolating.

Volunteer Application Form

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