News and reports

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust has developed an overarching improvement plan that brings together a range of new and established programmes designed to improve the quality, safety, governance and leadership of services across the Trust. Read more.

Tell us about your experiences of having your eyes tested.

This document describes the health and social care projects that Healthwatch Brighton and Hove will work on over the next year. It also describes internal projects that support the successful operation of our organisation. This document is updated quarterly

Find the right service to support you with your mental health.

The pharmacy has had to close for reasons that are beyond the control of both the contractor - who runs the pharmacy - and the NHS.

Please note that the Brighton Walk-in Centre will be closing at 5pm today, rather than the usual 8pm.

In July 2024, the three Healthwatch teams in Sussex sought your experiences of using pharmacy services. Read the results.

With NHS premises in a dire state and a repair backlog growing, Healthwatch England have analysed people's experiences of the NHS estate, including hospitals, A&E waiting rooms, and parking facilities.

A national survey on people’s experiences with GP surgeries, dentists, and pharmacies has revealed that 75% of respondents are satisfied with their GP service in Sussex.

The British Medical Association has announced today that GPs will start capping appointments in an immediate work-to-rule action following a dispute over funding levels. Read our response.

We are sharing patient feedback collated by us since July 2023. This is in response to ongoing concerns raised about the environment of the Emergency Department (ED) at the Royal Sussex County Hospital (RSCH), which is part of University Hospitals Sussex NHS Trust (UHSx).

The NHS in Sussex is calling on those planning to attend Brighton & Hove Pride weekend, to use the right service for their health needs, and to keep emergency services free for those who need them the most.