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Healthwatch aims to help users of health and social care services have a voice on the quality of their care. In doing so, we are particularly committed to helping disadvantaged communities have a voice.

The report recommends a more integrated advocacy service for vulnerable populations in Brighton and Hove.

Why are so many GPs Shutting Up Shop?

New research commissioned by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has found that more women must be made aware of their right to choose their birth hospital.

A report was published today which reflected on the fact that 75% of patients we talked to, across Sussex, are satisfied with the quality of non - emergency Patient Transport Service they received, including 44% who were very satisfied

Our latest report on non-emergency Patient Transport Services services across Sussex, since South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust took over the contract in April 2017.

The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services?

GP Patient Survey – 1000 local people speak out about GP services

The financial pressure put upon the NHS can be broken down into an everyday scenario to reflect the realities of what the NHS faces:

The case for change: Mental Health services across Sussex and East Surrey are making changes to improve the way in which the system currently works. 

Brighton and Hove Clinical commissioning Group has prepared a list of frequently asked questions regarding the closure of the Ridgeway Surgery in Woodingdean. The surgery will close on 31 October 2017.

With help from local councils and public health the NHS is working to improve ‘Planned care’ –treatments that can be planned in advance, rather than emergency and urgent care which is more unpredictable and needs an immediate response.