1. Experiences of dentistry in Sussex: HWiS Poll 2022-23

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    Experiences of dentistry in Sussex: HWiS Poll 2022-23 January 3, 2023

  2. Patients and public need urgent reassurance on NHS winter crisis and recovery

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    Healthwatch England is concerned that coverage in recent days showing the NHS at breaking point will exacerbate already-low public confidence that people can get urgent and emergency care when they need it most.

  3. Update from our CEO

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    The impacts of our projects. Your opinion, experiences and views made a genuine difference...

  4. Launch of the Integrated Care Strategy

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    Health and care organisations across Sussex have agreed short and long-term priorities for improvement that will bring about the biggest benefit for local people

  5. Healthwatch respond to the planned closure of public toilets

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    Healthwatch Brighton and Hove has written to local Councillors in liaison with the Friends, Families and Travellers (FFT)and on behalf of members of the public who have contacted us about the proposal to close many of the city’s public toilets.

  6. Are you an unpaid carer? Take part in testing new tech solutions

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    Do you provide unpaid care for a family member or friend aged 55 or over in the Brighton and Hove area?

  7. Information for public during the ambulance and nursing industrial action

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    Members of the Royal College of Nursing and ambulance workers in Sussex will be striking on 6 and 7 February

  8. An open letter to NHS England to improve the Accessible Information Standard

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    Healthwatch England has written a letter to NHS England to express our disappointment at the lack of progress in reviewing the legally-binding Accessible Information Standard.

  9. The Louisa Martindale Building – Opening in April 2023

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    Patient services will be moving into the new Louisa Martindale Building at the Royal Sussex County Hospital throughout April.

  10. PRESS RELEASE: Healthwatch GP access survey 2023 (15.2.23)

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    Healthwatch in Sussex heard from 851 people across Sussex about their GP access following the COVID crisis. 56% of these people delayed making a GP appointment, even though they needed to do so.

  11. Are you interested in helping the NHS to improve the Outpatient experience?

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    Join the Sussex Outpatient transformation team and other local people to help transform the Outpatient experience.

  12. Why does accessible healthcare matter? - Karl's story

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    Clear, understandable information is important to help you make decisions about your healthcare. It is feedback from people like Karl that inspired Healthwatch England to launch the Your Care, Your Way campaign last year.

  13. Update from our CEO, Feb 2023

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    We say goodbye to David Liley, CEO of Healthwatch Brighton and Hove

  14. University Hospital Sussex Trust Membership

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    Support your local hospital and become a trust member for free

  15. Junior doctor strike 13-16 March 2023 - ADVICE

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    Advice for patients during the strike by Junior Doctors which is taking place from 7am Monday 13th to 7am Thursday 16th March

  16. Ofsted begins SEND Inspection in Brighton & Hove

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    Brighton & Hove SEND Ofsted Inspection

  17. Ovarian & Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

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    March is Ovarian and Prostate Cancer Awareness month.

  18. Stay Strong, Steady and Independent 17 – 30 April

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    Find activities to help you stay strong, stay steady and stay independent this April

  19. £48m investment into emergency care

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    Emergency care in Brighton is set for a £48m overhaul, delivering better and more effective care for patients.

  20. Survey - We'd like to know your experiences of NHS health and care in Brighton and Hove

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    NHS Sussex has launched a new survey to find out about your experiences and views of health and care services.

  21. PRESS RELEASE: CQC downgrades local NHS Trust

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    CQC downgrades local NHS Trust but care remains “outstanding”

  22. Primary care recovery plan – what does it mean for you and your loved ones?

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    NHS England has recently published its "Delivery plan for recovering access to primary care". We outline what the planned changes will mean for you.

  23. Volunteers' Week - Thank you to all our volunteers

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    A huge thank you to all our volunteers for their help, dedication and hard work for Healthwatch.

  24. NHS Sussex and Healthwatch announce new role

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    NHS Sussex and Healthwatch in Sussex announce a new role supporting our strategy for Improving Lives Together

  25. Spring COVID-19 Vaccinations

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    People aged 75 years and older, residents in care homes for older people, and those aged 5 years and over with a weakened immune system are being offered a seasonal coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination.

  26. How are rising costs affecting our use of health services?

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    The cost of living crisis is having a detrimental impact on people's decisions about their healthcare. If you're disabled, on means-tested benefits or aged 18-24, you're more likely to avoid vital health services due to the fear of costs.

  27. The new Louisa Martindale Building opens this month

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    The new 11 storey, £500 million Louisa Martindale Building at the Royal Sussex County Hospital will open in June.

  28. Cost of living - a barrier to healthcare for the most vulnerable

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    The cost of living is having a detrimental impact on people's decisions about their healthcare. But if you are disabled, on means-tested benefits or aged 18-24, you're more likely to avoid vital health services due to the fear of extra costs.

  29. CQC takes action to protect people at Sussex care home

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated The Highviews, a residential care home in Brighton inadequate.

  30. Brighton & Hove Autism Strategy Survey

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    Brighton & Hove City Council want to find out how they can improve services for autistic people in the city.

  31. Inspection report into special educational needs and disabilities published

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    Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) published an inspection report and say ‘most children and young people’s needs are identified accurately and assessed in a timely and effective way right from the start’.

  32. CQC report Bristol Gardens MK Dental Practice June 2023

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    Read the Care Quality Commission report on Bristol Gardens Brighton Dental Partnership (MK Dental), June 2023

  33. Primary care complaints are changing

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    From 1 July, primary care complaints function will be changing. Find out what these changes will mean.

  34. Healthwatch Brighton and Hove - Annual Report 2023

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    We have published our Annual Report covering the period from April 2022 to March 2023, which highlights our work and achievements over the past year. Read how your stories have helped to deliver change.

  35. NHS Sussex publish "Our Plan for our Population"

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    A long-term improvement plan for health and care across Sussex has been launched on 5th July 2023.

  36. Information for public during the upcoming industrial action, July 2023

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    Information during the upcoming industrial action by junior doctors and consultants

  37. CQC Report WellBN Medical Practice, July 2023

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    Read the latest Care Quality Commission report on WellBN Medical Practice, published July 2023

  38. New report calls for fundamental reform of NHS dental care

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    A new report by MPs into dental care, which draws upon the experiences people have shared with us, has called for urgent reform so more people can access an NHS dentist.

  39. Results of the GP Patient Survey 2023: Find out how your GP surgery performed

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    Results from the GP Patient Survey 2023 have been published. You can find out how your GP surgery performed

  40. Updated: Information for public during the upcoming industrial action, July 2023

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    Updated information from NHS Sussex for the upcoming industrial action by junior doctors and consultants.

  41. More admin staff needed to help tackle GP access issues

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    National GP patient survey sees a further fall in satisfaction, especially regarding making appointments. Read Healthwatch England's response.

  42. Measles cases are rising in England. Make sure your child is up to date with their MMR vaccinations.

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    Families are advised to check whether children, teenagers and adults are up to date with their MMR vaccine, particularly before travelling this summer and before attending summer festivals where measles can spread more easily.

  43. The NHS Sussex Prescription Ordering Direct (POD) service is closing

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    From 29th September 2023, patients will not be able to order repeat prescriptions using the NHS Sussex POD telephone service. Responsibility for repeat prescriptions is being taken over by individual GP practices.

  44. PRESS RELEASE: Cancellations of NHS care are having serious impacts for patients 27.7.23

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    New research, published today by Healthwatch England, shows that people are currently facing multiple cancellations or postponements of care which are having a significant impact on their lives and symptoms.

  45. Help improve heart failure services in Sussex via survey

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    NHS Sussex want to improve their heart failure services so that people can access high-quality care across the whole of Sussex. Please give your views via short survey.