1. CQC Report on Westwood Care Home

    News -

    The Care Quality Commission carried out an unannounced inspection at Westwood Care Home on 18th October 2016.

  2. CQC Report on Integrated Care 24 Limited in Woodingdean

    News -

    The Care Quality Commission carried out an announced comprehensive inspection at Integrated Care 24 Limited – Woodingdean on 12th and 13th July 2016.

  3. CQC Report on Vallance Residential Care Home

    News -

    The Care Quality Commission carried out an unannounced inspection at Vallance Residential Care Home on 13 December 2016.

  4. CQC Report on Arundel Park Lodge

    News -

    The Care Quality Commission carried out an unannounced inspection at Arundel Park Lodge on 29 November 2016.

  5. Sussex Elder Abuse Recovery Service

    News -

    The Sussex Elder Abuse Recovery Service helps those affected by elder abuse or scams.

  6. Service to support older people victims of abuse or scams

    News -

    Do you know of an older person who has been victim of elder abuse or a scam?

  7. ‘SMILING MATTERS’: Oral care in care homes in Brighton and Hove

    News -

    In 2019 Healthwatch visited 20 care homes across Brighton and Hove. We spoke to care staff and to residents. We wanted to know how staff assessed residents for oral health.

  8. The latest news and updates from the Healthwatch team

    News -

    Healthwatch have been busy as ever and here are some of the things we have been up to

  9. Healthwatch response to Bon Accord care home inspection

    News -

    Healthwatch Brighton and Hove have been disappointed to see the Bon Accord Care Home in Hove placed into Special Measures following a Care Quality Commission [CQC] inspection.

  10. Healthwatch Bulletin - Health, Social Care and COVID-19

    News -

    Welcome to another Healthwatch Health, Social Care and COVID-19 Bulletin for the 18th September 2020

  11. An important message from Alistair Hill, Director of Public Health for our city concerning COVID-19 cases

    News -

    Brighton's alert level has increased from yellow to amber

  12. “Amplifying the voices of relatives with loved ones in Care Homes across Sussex – our message to MPs and Councillors”

    News -

    Amplifying the voices of Relatives with loved ones in Care Homes across Sussex

  13. Why you should join our Care Home Webinar

    News -

    Les discusses with Michelle as to why you should come and join the webinar on Tuesday 10th November.

  14. Healthwatch Bulletin - Health, Social Care and COVID-19

    News -

    Welcome to another Healthwatch Health, Social Care, and COVID-19 Bulletin for the 4th December 2020

  15. Healthwatch Bulletin - Health, Social Care and COVID-19 (15.1.21)

    News -

    Welcome to our Healthwatch bulletin, providing you with updates on Health, Social Care, and COVID-19

  16. Care Home Wellbeing Webinar: Supporting relatives and carers of residents in care settings

    News -

    Please join us for the last of our current series of webinars for families and friends of care home residents.

  17. Healthwatch Bulletin - Health, Social Care and COVID-19 (22.1.21)

    News -

    Welcome to our Healthwatch bulletin, providing you with updates on Health, Social Care, and COVID-19

  18. Healthwatch Bulletin - Health, Social Care and COVID-19 (29.1.21)

    News -

    Welcome to our Healthwatch bulletin, providing you with updates on Health, Social Care, and COVID-19

  19. Healthwatch Bulletin - Health, Social Care and COVID-19 (5.2.21)

    News -

    This week we have provided three bulletins:
    1. An update on the COVID-19 vaccination programme.
    2. A guide for carers, and the vaccination programme.
    3. Our regular bulletin on health, social care and COVID

  20. Healthwatch Bulletin - Health, Social Care and COVID-19 (12.2.21)

    News -

    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.

  21. Healthwatch Bulletin - Health, Social Care and COVID-19 (26.2.21)

    News -

    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.

  22. Healthwatch Bulletin - Health, Social Care and COVID-19 (19.3.21)

    News -

    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 and some healthy recipe ideas.

  23. Healthwatch Bulletin - Health, Social Care and COVID-19 (16.4.21)

    News -

    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.

  24. Conversations about End of Life: What's Important to you? (Webinar)

    News -

    Thinking ahead to the end of life is a sensitive subject that no one likes to think about. However, the better we plan the more likely we are to have a good send-off.

  25. Healthwatch Bulletin - Health, Social Care and COVID-19 (23.4.21)

    News -

    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.

  26. Healthwatch Bulletin - Health, Social Care and COVID-19 (14.5.21)

    News -

    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.

  27. Conversations about End of Life: What's important to you? (Webinar)

    News -

    A webinar held in May openly discussed end of life care. Healthwatch Brighton and Hove and Local Healthwatch across Sussex, held a webinar on Wednesday, 12th May, 12.00 pm – 2.00 pm, to openly discuss this sensitive and difficult issue.

  28. Healthwatch Bulletin - Health, Social Care and COVID-19 (18.6.21)

    News -

    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.

  29. Healthwatch Bulletin - Health, Social Care and COVID-19 (29.10.21)

    News -

    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.

  30. Healthwatch Bulletin - Health, Social Care and COVID-19 (24.12.21)

    News -

    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.

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

    News -

    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.

  32. Take our LGBTQ+ health and social care survey

    News -

    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.

  33. Take part in our Mental Health & Accommodation survey

    News -

    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.

  34. Press Release: Healthwatch Brighton Annual Report 2022 published

    News -

    We have launched our Annual Report for 2021-2022

  35. Healthwatch Brighton and Hove December update

    News -

    Read our December update to find out more about the projects we have been working on. If you are interested in learning more about our projects, please get in touch office@healthwatchbrightonandhove.co.uk

  36. Update from our CEO

    News -

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

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

    News -

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

  38. Healthwatch Brighton and Hove - Annual Report 2023

    News -

    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.

  39. £600 million social care winter workforce and capacity boost

    News -

    The government has published details of plans to support winter workforce and capacity in social care.

  40. National Survey of all Care Workers

    News -

    Government has launched its first national survey of all care workers in all care roles in adult social care in England. Share your views today

  41. CQC Report: Lavender House, November 2023

    News -

    Read the latest Care Quality Commission report on Lavender House.

  42. CQC Report: Bethesda Home, November 2023

    News -

    Read the latest Care Quality Commission report on Bethesda Home.

  43. CQC Report: Hazelgrove Nursing Home, November 2023

    News -

    Read the latest Care Quality Commission report on Hazelgrove Nursing Home.

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

    News -

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

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

    News -

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