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Putting good communications with patients at the heart of service change (November 2021)
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.
9 December 2021
Report
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People’s views about remote access to appointments during the Covid-19 pandemic – compilation of evidence
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.
18 November 2021
Report
Care Home Wellbeing project: Overarching report
A series of webinars were organised between September 2020 and March 2021 on behalf of informal carers (families and friends) of care home residents.
Staying Connected was held in November 2020 attracting over 100 people. Smaller webinars were held in September and a series of six were held between Jan - March 2021 carrying on the themes set out in Staying Connected.
21 October 2021
Report
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Patient Transport Services - how your views are helping to reshape services
A year on from our patient survey on Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services, we take a look at what impact our reports have had.
7 October 2021
Report
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Healthwatch supporting our city's COVID-19 Vaccination Enquiry Service
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.
6 August 2021
Report
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Healthwatch Brighton and Hove - Board Meeting August 2021
These are the board papers for the Board of Directors meeting held on 12th April 2021. The meeting will be held online using Zoom.
5 August 2021
Report
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Healthwatch insight highlights pressures on GPs and A&E
Healthwatch in Sussex has published a report that shares its insight on the pressures being faced by local health services across the county
19 July 2021
Report
Annual Report
Healthwatch Brighton and Hove - Annual Report 2021
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.
30 June 2021
Report
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Your views and ideas on Community Diagnostic Hubs
Patients from Brighton and Hove share their diagnostic experiences, and views about new Community Diagnostic Hubs.
17 June 2021
Report
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Exploring Young People's perceived barriers to accessing video/phone mental health appointments - a solution focused consultation
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
11 June 2021
Report
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Healthwatch Brighton and Hove - Board Papers for 7th June 2021
These are the board papers for the Board of Directors meeting held on 12th April 2021. The meeting was held online using Zoom.
7 June 2021
Report
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VacciNation: Exploring vaccine confidence amongst BAME communities (a Healthwatch England report)
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.
7 June 2021
Report