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New RSV vaccine could prevent 5,000 infant hospitalisations
For the first time in its history, the NHS has started vaccinating people against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).
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Darzi review: Time to reset the contract between patients and the NHS?
Lord Darzi’s Independent Investigation of the NHS highlights the NHS's problems but presents a chance for change. Read the response from Healthwatch England.
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CQC Publishes Inpatient Survey for 2023
The Care Quality Commission has published its annual survey on inpatient hospital care.
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A local diagnosis: Learning the lessons of Community Diagnostic Centres - National Healthwatch Report
Healthwatch research unpacks people's experiences using Community Diagnostic Centres and lessons for expanding community-based care.
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Help Improve South East Coast Ambulance Service
South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) is looking for members of the public to get involved in the work they are doing to elevate the voice of patients and learn from their experiences. The patient voice offers an invaluable perspective that helps…
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Stoptober is back
Stoptober is a national campaign calling on smokers in England to join the 2.5 million others who have made a quit attempt with the campaign previously.
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Women in England want at home cervical screening tests on the NHS
New research from Healthwatch calls for a more personalised approach to cervical screening to help the NHS meet its ambition to eliminate cervical…
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Automated texting keeping patients safe and saving time
A new system which sends out automated text messages to some 999 callers is helping the South East Coast Ambulance Service reach more patients,…
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Share Your Experiences of Hospital Discharge
We want to hear about your experiences of being discharged from hospital.
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Latest reports and publication
Your experiences of using eye care services
In August 2024, the three Healthwatch teams in Sussex sought your experiences of using eye care services. Read the results.
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Cervical screening my way
Healthwatch England report unpacks women's experiences of cervical screening and sets our recommendations for healthcare leaders. Earlier this year, Healthwatch Brighton and Hove captured local women's experiences to feed into this national report.
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Healthwatch Brighton and Hove Engagement Plan 2024-27
This document describes how we decide who to engage with to meet our statutory duties. This informed decision is based on three elements:
• A range of local data sources (both internally and externally to Healthwatch Brighton and Hove).
• What we already know about the population of Brighton and Hove (mostly council data).
• The policy context from the Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Brighton and Hove City Council (BHCC).
We conclude this strategy by outlining our engagement plans for 2024-2027 in terms of our target priorities for each year and expected outcomes.
• A range of local data sources (both internally and externally to Healthwatch Brighton and Hove).
• What we already know about the population of Brighton and Hove (mostly council data).
• The policy context from the Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Brighton and Hove City Council (BHCC).
We conclude this strategy by outlining our engagement plans for 2024-2027 in terms of our target priorities for each year and expected outcomes.
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Our Communications Plan, March 2024 - April 2026
Our Communication Plan sets out how Healthwatch Brighton and Hove uses communications to achieve its vision and mission and strengthen its approach to achieving them. Our strategy provides a framework for the delivery of effective communications which are clear, appropriate and help the organisation achieve its goals.
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