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On this page you can find information and links to services over the festive period

Lack of access to NHS dentistry has intensified as an issue for people over the last 18 months. Latest research from the Healthwatch network is a stark reminder that it is an issue decision-makers must react to now, to protect our health.

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.

Welcome to our Healthwatch bulletin. This includes an update on the COVID-19 vaccination programme and our regular bulletin on health, social care and COVID data.

Find out what's in the Government's new social care plan and how it compares with what people have told us.

Read the latest report presented by Healthwatch Brighton and Hove report on what the peoples opinions are towards remote consultation.

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.

Healthwatch Brighton and Hove recently called every dental practice in our city. We were extremely disappointed to learn that at the current time, no practices are taking on new patients for routine NHS treatment.

A record-breaking 5.7 million people are waiting for hospital care. In response, the Government is spending an extra £5.9 billion to tackle the problem. Our latest research looks at how the backlog is impacting the lives of those waiting.

Welcome to our Healthwatch bulletin. This includes an update on the COVID-19 vaccination programme and our regular bulletin on health, social care and COVID data.

Healthwatch Brighton and Hove has been shortlisted for two prestigious national awards which celebrate our volunteer team.

Share your views about the COVID-19 booster vaccination programme.