News and reports

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.

A year on from our patient survey on Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services, we take a look at what impact our reports have had.

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.

These are the board papers for the Board of Directors meeting held on 12th April 2021. The meeting will be held online using Zoom.

Healthwatch in Sussex has published a report that shares its insight on the pressures being faced by local health services across the county

Our Annual Report for the period to March 2021, highlighting the work and achievements over the past year, which includes our response to COVID-19.

Patients from Brighton and Hove share their diagnostic experiences, and views about new Community Diagnostic Hubs.

Ready, Set, Connect! is a solution-focused, youth-led consultation of young people (aged 16-25) across Sussex. Exploring the barriers young people face when accessing remote mental health appointments

These are the board papers for the Board of Directors meeting held on 7th June 2021. The meeting was held online using Zoom.

New research explores vaccine confidence amongst people from African, Bangladeshi, Caribbean, and Pakistani backgrounds. Healthwatch England want to understand these barriers to ensure key lessons are taken forward for future public health campaigns.