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Share for Better Care Week 2026
Share for Better Care Week is nearly here! Taking place 23rd - 29th March 2026. This year, take three minutes to share your experience of health and social care and make a real difference.
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Meningitis signs and symptoms
In response to the meningitis outbreak in Canterbury (Kent), NHS Sussex is sharing information and monitoring the situation closely. There are currently no cases in Sussex.
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Pharmacy opening times for Easter 2026
Please see the PDF below for Easter 2026 bank holiday pharmacy opening hours in Sussex.
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Care Quality Commission report: Portland Road
Read the latest Care Quality Commission (CQC) report on Portland Road care home. This practice was given an overall rating of 'Outstanding'.
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Norovirus awareness and guidance
Norovirus, a stomach bug that causes vomiting and diarrhoea, is currently on the rise in our communities. Follow NHS guidance or contact NHS 111 for further advice if concerned.
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Young Carers Action Day 2026
This day is all about raising awareness of young carers, the challenges they face, and calling for more support.
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National report from King's Fund highlights role of Healthwatch in championing patient voice
The King's Fund has published a report which explores "The future of patient voice: Learning from the Healthwatch model." Read our…
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Healthwatch and Brighton & Hove Council - Safeguarding project
Working in partnership, Healthwatch Brighton and Hove and Brighton and Hove City Council are running a survey to capture people's feedback about…
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St Richard’s Cardiology Cath Lab
We are sharing a statement from the Chief Medical Officer, Prof Katie Urch, of University Hospitals Sussex, about proposals which affect this service…
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Latest reports and publication
Our social value commitments - annual update 2025/26
Healthwatch Brighton and Hove is committed to delivering social value. This is our first update progress report on our social value commitments.
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Consultation on the creation of a new NHS Online - our response
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and NHS England (NHSE) are working to establish a new online service – ‘NHS Online’ - which will deliver online elective care as part of the NHS. When the establishment of any NHS Trust is being considered, there is a duty on the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care to first consult with the relevant local Healthwatch.
This is the response from Healthwatch Brighton and Hove to the consultation which is based on our extensive engagement with local people on the use of digital and remote appointments in the health care settings
This is the response from Healthwatch Brighton and Hove to the consultation which is based on our extensive engagement with local people on the use of digital and remote appointments in the health care settings
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A Healthwatch in Sussex report on Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services
Healthwatch in Sussex delivered a project to learn about patient experiences of the Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service since the 1st April 2025 when the EMED group took over the delivery of the Sussex contract. Read our report and recommendations.
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Healthwatch in Sussex - ‘You and Your GP’ mapping
The NHS introduced ‘You and Your General Practice’, known by some as a GP Charter, in the autumn of 2025. Read our report on a review of 163 GP practice websites.
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