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This five-minute survey, run by Healthwatch Brighton and Hove, is to hear people's views about their health and wellbeing.
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Government invites Healthwatch England into GP contract talks
The government announced that it will consult Healthwatch England about the GP contract for 2026/27 and wider reform of the contract.
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Healthy Choices Quiz
A new quiz has been launched by the NHS. It's free and gives you guidance, based on your answers, to help you live a healthier life.
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Meeting the needs of the care experienced community
NHS Sussex is asking for feedback from care experienced Children & Adults, Foster Carers and Professionals, to share views on health services they have accessed.
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New men’s health research conducted by Healthwatch England
Healthwatch England has conducted major new research to inform the Government’s first-ever men’s health strategy for England.
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The British Medical Association claims expanded GP online booking is leading to unsafe care
The debate about core-hours availability of GP online booking systems is developing, with the British Medical Association (BMA) publishing new survey findings.
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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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Care Quality Commission report: Bupa Dental Care Hove, May 2025
Read the latest Care Quality Commission report on Bupa Dental Care Hove.
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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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Latest reports and publication
Understanding the experiences and inequity of refugees and asylum seekers in accessing health services and receiving care
The project purpose was to hear about the experiences and inequity of refugees and asylum seekers in accessing health services and receiving care. In partnership with Sanctuary on Sea, Healthwatch heard from 49 refugees and asylum seekers across Brighton and Hove, through focus groups and a survey.
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A report on vaping and children & young people with special educational needs
The aim of this research was to find out about children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), and their parents and carer’s experiences of vaping, in Brighton and Hove.
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HWiS Poll results: recent changes to GP practices
In September 2025, Healthwatch in Sussex sought people’s experiences of recent changes to GP practices, including using technology to access health services and the introduction of new staff roles.
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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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