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Dementia UK has produced a very handy guide that explains the communication challenges that people with dementia face. -
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Healthwatch Press Release 22/6/2019
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There have been widespread issues with access to NHS dental care as a result of COVID-19. We discuss some of the findings, and describe work that is going on to improve things. -
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Welcome to our last Healthwatch bulletin of 2020, providing you with updates on Health, Social Care, and COVID-19 (18h December 2020) -
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Welcome to our first Healthwatch bulletin of 2021, providing you with updates on Health, Social Care, and COVID-19 -
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Welcome to our Healthwatch bulletin, providing you with updates on Health, Social Care, and COVID-19 -
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Welcome to our Healthwatch bulletin, providing you with updates on Health, Social Care, and COVID-19 -
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Welcome to our Healthwatch bulletin.This week we have provided an update on the COVID-19 vaccination programme, a guide to staying healthy, and our regular bulletin on health, social care and COVID. -
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Healthwatch England have announced a dental crisis as a result of local Healthwatch, including Brighton and Hove, sharing concerns from local people trying to access dental services during the pandemic. -
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Welcome to our Healthwatch bulletin. This week we have provided an update on the COVID-19 vaccination programme, a vaccine 'Fact Check' guide, and our regular bulletin on health, social care and COVID. -
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Today, Healthwatch Brighton and Hove launches its report "Accessing dental services under COVID-19". -
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Welcome to our Healthwatch bulletin. This week we have provided an update on the COVID-19 vaccination programme, our regular bulletin on health, social care and COVID. -
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New data published by Healthwatch England indicates the dental crisis shows no signs of slowing, with four in five people (80%) struggling to access timely care during the last COVID-19 lockdown. -
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Welcome to our Healthwatch bulletin. This includes an update on the COVID-19 vaccination programme and our regular bulletin on health, social care and COVID data. -
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Welcome to our Healthwatch bulletin. This includes an update on the COVID-19 vaccination programme and our regular bulletin on health, social care and COVID data. -
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Welcome to our Healthwatch bulletin. This includes an update on the COVID-19 vaccination programme and our regular bulletin on health, social care and COVID data. -
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Welcome to our Healthwatch bulletin. This includes an update on the COVID-19 vaccination programme and our regular bulletin on health, social care and COVID data. -
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Healthwatch Brighton and Hove recently called every dental practice in our city. We were extremely disappointed to learn that at the current time, no practices are taking on new patients for routine NHS treatment. -
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Welcome to our Healthwatch bulletin. This includes an update on the COVID-19 vaccination programme and our regular bulletin on health, social care and COVID data. -
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Lack of access to NHS dentistry has intensified as an issue for people over the last 18 months. Latest research from the Healthwatch network is a stark reminder that it is an issue decision-makers must react to now, to protect our health. -
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Welcome to our Healthwatch bulletin. This includes an update on the COVID-19 vaccination programme and our regular bulletin on health, social care and COVID data. -
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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. -
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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. -
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We have launched our Annual Report for 2021-2022 -
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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
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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 -
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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. -
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This document provides a summary of the public enquiries we received between July to September 2022. -
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Results of the 2021 Adult Oral Health Survey have been published -
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Experiences of dentistry in Sussex: HWiS Poll 2022-23 January 3, 2023 -
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The impacts of our projects. Your opinion, experiences and views made a genuine difference... -
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Read the Care Quality Commission report on Bristol Gardens Brighton Dental Partnership (MK Dental), June 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. -
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A long-term improvement plan for health and care across Sussex has been launched on 5th July 2023. -
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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. -
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New figures published last week in the annual report on NHS Dental Statistics for England in 2022-23, show that NHS dentists still see fewer people than pre-pandemic. Read Healthwatch England's response. -
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New research by Healthwatch england suggests that people need more confidence that the NHS can provide timely care.
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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. -
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Take this one minute survey to share your views about local health and social care services
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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. -
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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.