News and reports

In June this year, after seven years with Healthwatch, I will be moving on.
I have really enjoyed my time at Healthwatch, working with our lovely staff team, Board and fantastic volunteer team. I have seen Healthwatch build its reputation in the city and having earned much respect from stakeholders and the public.

We consider our volunteers as part of our extended team. We could not have achieved half of what we do, without your dedication, help and hard work. You have all contributed to enabling better health and social care services and more access for service users across Brighton and Hove.

Volunteers’ Week is an annual celebration of the contribution millions like you make across the UK through volunteering in their communities.

A digital booklet on how to use South East Coast Ambulance Services.

Please see the PDF below for the late May Bank Holiday Pharmacy opening times in Sussex.

Information to support you to stay well

Healthwatch Brighton and Hove regularly asks for feedback from stakeholders. This report provides a summary of the responses to our latest survey.

There is still time for those who are eligible to get their Spring COVID-19 booster.

Brighton & Hove’s children’s services have been rated as ‘Outstanding’ by an Ofsted Inspection of Local Authority Children Services (ILACS).

New data, published last week, shows cases of whooping cough continue to increase with 1,319 cases confirmed in March. Whooping cough is known clinically as ‘pertussis’. Some maternity advice is provided below.

Healthwatch would like to hear from you if you have been seen, or cared for, by a Physician Associate. Our 6-question survey will take just a few minutes to complete and closes on 31st May.

The Government has launched a consultation on the NHS Constitution, which sets out your rights as an NHS patient. Read why it's important to have your say.

It's important that deaf and hard-of-hearing people can get information in an accessible way. But feedback suggests not all services are complying with key legislation.