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Chickenpox vaccine for children (MMRV vaccine)
The chickenpox vaccine helps protect against chickenpox. It's available on the NHS to people in close contact with someone who has a higher risk of getting seriously ill from chickenpox.
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Dry January®
Whether it's to give your fitness goals a boost, put a few pounds back in your bank account, or to feel fresher, the Dry January® challenge is a chance to reset your relationship with alcohol.
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The Haven Practice is proposing to merge with Beaconsfield Medical Practice
After careful consideration and extensive discussion, The Haven Practice is proposing to merge with Beaconsfield Medical Practice at 175 Preston Road and close its current site.
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Healthwatch in Sussex poll: your experiences of pharmacy services in Sussex
Healthwatch in Sussex want to hear from you! Share your thoughts, feelings, and experiences of local pharmacy services, including Pharmacy First.
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Press release: CQC inspection reports on maternity and urgent and emergency care in Brighton
The Care Quality Commission has published reports on its most recent inspections of maternity and urgent and emergency care (UEC) services at the Royal Sussex County Hospital (RSCH).
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Care Quality Commission report: Royal Sussex County Hospital - maternity and urgent & emergency care
Read the latest Care Quality Commission report on Royal Sussex County Hospital's maternity and urgent & emergency care services.
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CQC report: Glentworth House
Read the latest Care Quality Commission report on Glentworth House. Rated 'Outstanding' overall.
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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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Latest reports and publication
Healthwatch Brighton and Hove - Board Meeting Papers, 12 January 2026
These are the board papers for the Board of Directors meeting held on 12th January 2026. Minutes of the meeting will be published once these have been approved at the April 2026 Board meeting.
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Healthwatch Brighton and Hove Performance Report (Apr - Sep 2025)
Healthwatch Brighton and Hove six-month Performance Report 2025 (1st April 2025 to September 30th 2025).
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HWiS poll results: NHS support for children’s learning needs in Sussex
Healthwatch in Sussex wanted to better understand experiences of NHS support for children's learning needs in Sussex, to support and amplify the views and experiences highlighted by community partners.
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Enter & View of the Sussex Kidney Unit at the Royal Sussex County Hospital
We attended the unit in response to findings from a 2024 survey (PREM), led by The UK Kidney Association in partnership with Kidney Care UK, to listen to patients’ concerns in more depth.
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