News and reports

If you need to get help with your mental health - or are worried about a family member or friend - here are some things you can do.

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the Healthwatch network asked people about their experiences of getting mental health support. Three years on, we look at what has changed and the questions the NHS needs to answer.

The Children and Young People's Sussex Mental Healthline went live on Monday 4 July 2022.

We have launched our Annual Report for 2021-2022

Mental health problems are more common among lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBTQ+) people. If you are struggling, feel alone or need a little help, then check out our guide on how you can get the support you need - Advice from Healthwatch

We release our Annual Report covering the period to March 2022, which highlights the work and achievements over the past year.

Welcome to our June 2022 Healthwatch newsletter. This includes information about our work, updates on health, social care and COVID-19.

Our project supported LGBTQ+ people in Brighton and Hove to share their experiences of health and social care services.

Deaf people can now download and use an app to communicate to a BSL interpreter who will then relay the information to emergency services.

This week is Cervical Screening Awareness Week.

Our latest bulletin provides information about the current dental crisis, how Healthwatch is helping, and guidance for patients

From 1 July 2022 the way health and care is arranged in England has changed. A Sussex Health and Care System has been developed to improve how it works for the population and their staff.