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Proposed merger between Links Road Surgery & Wish Park Surgery
An opportunity to feed back on the proposed merge of Links Road Surgery and Wish Park Surgery, with plans for all services to be consolidated at the Wish Park Surgery site in Hove.
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Sign our petition to save independent local services for patients
Our petition asks the government to review its recent decision to abolish local independent services that speak up for the public.
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Healthy Conversations: Let's talk... ageing
This month’s Healthy Conversations theme is on ageing and inviting local residents of all ages to discuss feelings about getting older, as well as what steps to take to maintain physical and mental wellbeing, and where to go for support.
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Surrey and Sussex Cancer Alliance updates
The Surrey and Sussex Cancer Alliance have shared information about vaccinations, NHS App results, reminder services, and support groups.
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NHS England’s LGBT Health conference and LGBTQ experiences of health and care
An update from the NHS England’s LGBT Health conference, our research into TNBI people's experiences of GPs, and research from the University of Brighton.
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Martha’s Rule rolled out to all acute hospitals
Following an NHS announcement, Martha’s Rule has been expanded to every acute hospital in England.
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Press release: Healthwatch launch a national petition to save independent representation for patients in health and social care
Local Healthwatch are asking people to sign a national petition asking the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, the Right Hon Wes Streeting…
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Care Quality Commission report: Highbury House Nursing Home, July 2025
Read the latest Care Quality Commission report on Highbury House Nursing Home.
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The hidden wait to be prescribed ADHD medication
New Healthwatch England research reveals that even after waiting to be diagnosed, people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder face another…
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Latest reports and publication
Trans & Non-binary Experiences of GPs in Brighton & Hove
We were one of 10 local Healthwatch who were commissioned by Healthwatch England to enhance their understanding of Trans and Non-binary experiences of GP care. Locally, we had 34 responses to this survey, and though the feedback does highlight some areas of concern, there were lots of positive findings too.
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Improving outcomes for people at risk of hypertension - Evaluation Report April 2025
We evaluated a community outreach programme to improve outcomes for those most at risk of hypertension inequalities.
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HWiS Poll results: how do your nutritional and dietary needs affect you?
In July 2025, Healthwatch in Sussex wanted to better understand how specific nutritional and dietary requirements affect people's lives.
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Report: independent review into the procurement of Whitehawk GP services
An independent review of the process to launch a new contract for GP services in the Whitehawk area has been published. As a result of the review's findings, NHS Sussex has announced today that it is stopping the current procurement for a new contract for GP services in the Whitehawk area of Brighton and Hove.
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