1. Healthwatch Brighton and Hove Chair steps down after 8 years

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    Healthwatch Brighton and Hove is searching for a successor to Fran McCabe, who currently leads the board and will be stepping down at the end of March after 8 years in the role. 

  2. Join the week of COVID vaccination walk-ins 14-21 January

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    'A Week of Walk-ins' goes live across our communities from today 14th January 2022.

  3. Share your experience of NHS physical health services for children and young people in Sussex

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    Have your say on physical health services for children and young people across Sussex.

  4. Because we all care campaign - share your feedback with us

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    The "Because We All Care Campaign" jointly launched by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Healthwatch England has already encouraged more than 50,000 people to share their experiences. Share yours today

  5. Staying Connected One Year On in the COVID-19 Pandemic - Care Home Webinar for Friends and Relatives of residents - 9th November 2021

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    On 9th November friends and relatives of care home residents met again to review the last 12 months including visiting relatives & the COVID vaccine. Health & social care representatives were on hand to provide wellbeing support to participants.

  6. Healthwatch Newsletter - Jan 2022

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    Welcome to our January 2022 Healthwatch newsletter. This includes information about our work, updates on health, social care and COVID-19.

  7. Healthwatch England's release their 2021 annual report!

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    Our nation’s health faces enormous challenges. Find out in the Annual Healtthwatch England's Report to Parliament how your feedback has helped NHS and social care services improve care and their plans for the future.

  8. Press Release 6th February 2022 - Brighton and Hove praised by Healthwatch England

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    Healthwatch England has published it's 2021/22 report and within that they commended our nationally recognised Hospital Discharge Project - for which we were short listed for an award. Read more.

  9. Cancer Plan - call for evidence. Share your views

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    The government has launched a call for evidence for the 10-Year Cancer Plan. Although descried as a call for evidence, much of it asks for people's views about priorities and their experiences. Share you views.

  10. Share your views on local Mental Health services

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    Share your views on a Mental Health & Housing Plan for the city

  11. Latest TV Interview with Directors Frances McCabe & Geoffrey Bowden

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    Latest TV’s Mark Walker chats to Frances McCabe (Chair) and Geoffery Bowden (Director) from Healthwatch Brighton and Hove to discuss a new position in the organisation, and a replacement for Frances when she steps down.

  12. NHS sets out Elective Recovery Plan

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    With a record six million people currently waiting for hospital treatment, the NHS has today set out a plan to address backlogs that built up during the Covid-19 pandemic and tackle long waiting lists for care. Read our response.

  13. NHS sets out Elective Recovery Plan

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    With a record six million people currently waiting for hospital treatment, the NHS has set out a plan to address backlogs that built up during the COVID-19 pandemic and tackle long waiting lists for care. Read Healthwatch England's response.

  14. Healthwatch helps Brighton patients campaign to increase GP access

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    Healthwatch supports New Larchwood patients to voice their concerns to the CCG & Practice about a reduced service forcing patients to travel on 2 buses to the alternative surgery. As a result, the Practice has promised to recruit staff & extend hours

  15. PRESS RELEASE: Victory for Brighton GP Surgery patients (17/2/22)

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    Patients registered with Coldean’s New Larchwood Surgery have managed to reverse last year’s decision by the Practice to reduce its hours and services.

  16. Take our LGBTQ+ health and social care survey

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    Healthwatch Brighton and Hove is working in partnership with Switchboard to deliver this project. The purpose of this survey is to understand LGBTQ+ people’s experiences of services such as GP surgeries, hospitals, and to improve feedback systems.

  17. Your Care, Your Way survey - Alternative fomats

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    So you can take part in our campaign Your Care, Your Way, we have created our survey in several alternative formats, including Easy Read.

  18. We are in the Argus news

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    Brighton patients succeed in reversing cuts to GP practice with the help of Healthwatch B&H

  19. Many NHS Trusts not supporting equal access to care for deaf and blind people

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    New research by Healthwatch England shows that many NHS trusts are not meeting their legal duty to help people with additional communication needs.

  20. What do the new government guidelines mean for COVID-19 testing?

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    COVID-19 testing rules have now changed across England. Find out the latest information on where to go to get tested, which test is most suitable for you, and what to do if you get a positive COVID-19 test result.

  21. Healthwatch Newsletter - Feb 2022

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    Welcome to our February 2022 Healthwatch newsletter. This includes information about our work, updates on health, social care and COVID-19.

  22. Lost for words – improving access to healthcare for ethnic minority communities

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    People with little or no English struggle at all points of their healthcare journey. Our new research shines a light on barriers and delays to care they often experience and calls for equal access for all.

  23. Healthwatch Newsletter - March 2022

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    Welcome to our March 2022 Healthwatch newsletter. This includes information about our work, updates on health, social care and COVID-19.

  24. Take part in our Mental Health & Accommodation survey

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    Have you ever had or are you currently experiencing mental health issues? Does this apply to a friend or family member? We would like to hear about any mental health support including in your accommodation.

  25. Using tech to monitor your health at home - what can the NHS learn?

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    People with high blood pressure are increasingly being asked to monitor their condition at home. Find out what people think of using technology to keep tabs on their health and how they think the NHS can improve support.

  26. Press release (28.4.22) More misery for patients and staff at our local A&E department

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    Healthwatch understand that the CQC have been carrying out an unannounced inspection at the Royal Sussex County Hospital this week due to ongoing concerns about the pressure on staff and quality of care

  27. Healthwatch Newsletter - April 2022

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    Welcome to our April 2022 Healthwatch newsletter. This includes information about our work, updates on health, social care and COVID-19.

  28. Healthwatch England chair to step down

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    Sir Robert Francis QC to step down as our chair and from the Care Quality Commission Board

  29. Lack of NHS dental appointments widens health inequalities

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    A new survey of public attitudes to NHS dentistry shows that half of the adults in England find dental charges unfair amid escalating living costs. Healthwatch have warned decision-makers that NHS dentistry is in desperate need of reform.

  30. Accident and emergency services in Sussex

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    Do you need emergency medical treatment?

  31. Carers Week 6—12 June 2022

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    This year there will be a Carers Festival in Brighton and Hove to celebrating the role of unpaid carers in our city.

  32. PRESS RELEASE: A SHORTAGE OF GPs IN BRIGHTON LEAVING PATIENTS STRUGGLING TO GET AN APPOINTMENT (6.6.2022)

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    A recent BBC article reported Nuffield Trust data showing that Brighton has some of the fewest GPs in England, with just 44 GPs per 100,000 patients

  33. A big thank you to our hard working Healthwatch volunteers

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    For Volunteers’ Week 2022, we want to say a huge thank you to our hard working, dedicated team of Healthwatch volunteers

  34. We need to focus on inequalities to address NHS waiting list - a Healthwatch England report

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    Current hospital backlogs have had a huge impact on patients waiting for treatment. But women, those on a low income or from an ethnic minority background, are more likely to have a worse experience of waiting for care.

  35. Your questions about Non-emergency patient transport put to the provider

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    Healthwatch in Sussex is working with the provider of non-emergency transport services to host a series of patient forums so that your questions can be answered

  36. Updating you on the changes to health and care across Sussex from July 2022

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    From 1 July 2022 the way health and care is arranged in England has changed. A Sussex Health and Care System has been developed to improve how it works for the population and their staff.

  37. Press Release: Healthwatch Brighton Annual Report 2022 published

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    We have launched our Annual Report for 2021-2022

  38. Post pandemic: What are people telling us about mental health support?

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    Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the Healthwatch network asked people about their experiences of getting mental health support. Three years on, we look at what has changed and the questions the NHS needs to answer.

  39. Getting help in a mental health crisis

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    If you need to get help with your mental health - or are worried about a family member or friend - here are some things you can do.

  40. 72,000 people in Sussex will be invited for an NHS lung health check

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    People aged 55 to 74 living in Brighton and Hove, and Crawley will be invited to an NHS lung health check over the next 18 months in a drive to improve earlier diagnosis of lung cancer and save more lives.

  41. New Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) service launched in Sussex

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    Thousands of patients with ear, nose and throat problems are going to benefit from quicker and more direct access to support and treatment after the launch of Sussex’s brand-new ENT service

  42. PRESS RELEASE: Healthwatch feedback contributes to reform of NHS dentistry (20.7.2022)

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    NHS England has announced changes (on 19th July) to the NHS dental contract – the first in 16 years, which should start to improve access for patients

  43. NHS acts on your feedback to improve dental care

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    Thanks to you, NHS England will take several steps to ensure better dental support for people with complex problems and improve the information for those trying to find an NHS dentist. Read our response

  44. Healthwatch Newsletter - July 2022

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    Welcome to our July 2022 Healthwatch newsletter. This includes information about our work, updates on health, social care and COVID-19.

  45. Are NHS waiting times pushing more people to go private?

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    Healthwatch England finds that record NHS waiting times appear to be increasing the number of people paying for private care, according to a new BBC analysis. Read their response

  46. Long Covid: How is your feedback making care better?

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    The NHS has announced a new plan and more money to improve support for Long Covid. Find out how the experiences you shared helped make the difference.

  47. PRESS RELEASE: Royal Sussex County Hospital A&E downgraded by regulators (28.7.2022)

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    Following an unannounced inspection in April 2022, the CQC, Care Quality Commission have downgraded the Royal Sussex County Hospital Accident & Emergency Department from "Good" to "Required Improvement". Read our press release.

  48. Milestone in tackling NHS longest waits - Healthwatch England's response

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    NHS England has achieved the first milestone in its plan to eliminate backlogs caused by Covid. Read Healthwatch England's response.