1. Changes to Locally Commissioned Services (LCSs) in Sussex (GPs)

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    Further to recent media coverage concerning funding for some GP additional services, NHS Sussex has issued a statement explaining what this means for Sussex GP Practices. Read more below

  2. Healthwatch's role in improving Sussex Non-Emergency Patient Transport receives recognition

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    Patient engagement work carried out by Healthwatch in Sussex was praised at the January Brighton and Hove City Council's Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee. You can read more to discover how patient experiences have helped to positively influence the commissioning of a key local service.

  3. Barriers and inequalities in cervical screening

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    Healthwatch England's blog brings together some of the key challenges people have shared about cervical screening with their local Healthwatch, including in Brighton & Hove.

  4. How do you feel about health and care in Sussex?

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    Healthwatch in Sussex would like to hear from you about your experiences of accessing NHS Sussex services

  5. NHS pharmacies in the South East begin treating people for common conditions

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    Patients in South East will now be able to get treatment for seven common conditions at their high street pharmacy without needing to see a GP, as part of a major transformation in the way the NHS delivers care.

  6. NHS Dental Recovery Plan - Healthwatch's response

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    Under a new plan published by the Government, people will benefit from millions more NHS dental appointments over the next year. Read our response.

  7. PRESS RELEASE: Healthwatch’s response to the latest CQC report on Royal Sussex County Hospital(14.2.24)

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    Read our response to the latest CQC report on Royal Sussex County Hospital.

  8. Are you a resident in Whitehawk? Share your views

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    Take this one minute survey to share your views about local health and social care services

  9. What patients want: a vision for the NHS in 2030

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    Using experiences of care from over 10 million people collected over the past ten years, Healthwatch England have a bold vision for the NHS in 2030. Find out where we think the NHS should be in six years and how it can get there.

  10. Tell us your experiences of Hospital-based Patient Advice and Liaison Services (PALS)

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    Tell us your experiences of Hospital-based Patient Advice and Liaison Services (PALS) by completing our short poll.

  11. Brighton & Hove Health & Adult Social Care Report 2022-2023

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    Brighton and Hove City Council has published the Health and Adult Social Care annual report 2022 to 2023.

  12. Healthwatch Chair interviewed by BBC about long waits at our local hospital Trust

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    South East facing some of longest NHS wait times

  13. Health Counts 2024 Survey

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    On behalf of Brighton & Hove Council, the University of Brighton are asking all Brighton and Hove residents to take part in the once in a decade Health Counts survey, and contribute to a healthier, happier community!

  14. Healthwatch England's response to the latest British Social Attitudes Survey results

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    Public satisfaction with the NHS has fallen to the lowest level ever recorded, according to analysis of the latest British Social Attitudes Survey.

  15. Share your views on Memory and Dementia Assessment Services Survey

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    Healthwatch in Sussex is the local independent watchdog for health and care. We would like to hear about your most recent experience of Memory and Dementia Assessment Services.

  16. A new provider for Non-Emergency Patient Transport in Sussex

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    Following a detailed procurement process including robust and thorough validation checks, NHS Sussex has appointed ERS Transition Limited, trading as EMED Group, to be the new provider of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) for the people in Sussex.

  17. Cost of living remains barrier to health for the most vulnerable

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    Healthwatch England has reported that the cost of living remains a barrier to health, particularly for people on low incomes, and those requiring dental care.

  18. Enter & View Report into Southlands Hospital (Shoreham)

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    Healthwatch West Sussex carried out an Enter and View visit to Southlands Hospital which is based in Shoreham.

  19. NHS misses A&E waiting time target for March 2024

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    On 11th April, it was confirmed that NHS Trusts had missed the nationally set target to admit, discharge or transfer 76% of patients within 4 hours of arriving at A&E by March 2024

  20. Share your view to help improve men’s access to mental health services across Brighton & Hove and East Sussex

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    Are you a man 18 years+ in Brighton & Hove or E. Sussex? Take part in UOK's short survey & have the chance to win a £25 Amazon gift card!

  21. Deaf and hard of hearing people's healthcare experiences

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    It's important that deaf and hard-of-hearing people can get information in an accessible way. But feedback suggests not all services are complying with key legislation.

  22. Have your say on new rights for patients

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    The Government has launched a consultation on the NHS Constitution, which sets out your rights as an NHS patient. Read why it's important to have your say.

  23. Have you have been seen, or cared for, by a Physician Associate?

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    Healthwatch would like to hear from you if you have been seen, or cared for, by a Physician Associate. Our 6-question survey will take just a few minutes to complete and closes on 31st May.

  24. City’s children’s services rated "outstanding"

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    Brighton & Hove’s children’s services have been rated as ‘Outstanding’ by an Ofsted Inspection of Local Authority Children Services (ILACS).