News and reports

Local Healthwatch are asking people to sign a national petition asking the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, the Right Hon Wes Streeting, to review his recent decision to close down local Healthwatch, bringing an end to 50 years’ of independent patient representation.

An opportunity to feed back on the proposed merge of Links Road Surgery and Wish Park Surgery, with plans for all services to be consolidated at the Wish Park Surgery site in Hove.

This month’s Healthy Conversations theme is on ageing and inviting local residents of all ages to discuss feelings about getting older, as well as what steps to take to maintain physical and mental wellbeing, and where to go for support.

The Surrey and Sussex Cancer Alliance have shared information about vaccinations, NHS App results, reminder services, and support groups.

An update from the NHS England’s LGBT Health conference, our research into TNBI people's experiences of GPs, and research from the University of Brighton.

Read the latest Care Quality Commission report on Highbury House Nursing Home.

Can't find an NHS dentist? Read Healthwatch England's tips on what to do if you’re facing problems, or if you're struggling with NHS dentistry costs.

We were one of 10 local Healthwatch who were commissioned by Healthwatch England to enhance their understanding of Trans and Non-binary experiences of GP care. Locally, we had 34 responses to this survey, and though the feedback does highlight some areas of concern, there were lots of positive findings too.

This guide tells you what to expect from your GP and how you can help them, so you get the best from the NHS.

Following an NHS announcement, Martha’s Rule has been expanded to every acute hospital in England.

We evaluated a community outreach programme to improve outcomes for those most at risk of hypertension inequalities.

Children and pregnant women are first in line to receive their annual flu vaccination, as the NHS autumn vaccine roll out begins this week.