1. NHS Complaints Advocacy Service by POhWER

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    From 1st July POhWER is delivering the NHS Complaints Advocacy Service, providing free, independent advocacy for the people of Brighton and Hove as part of the Sussex Advocacy Partnership.

  2. Let’s get you home, but let's make it real

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    A Press Release on our latest report, looking at the experiences of old and frail people being discharged from the Royal Sussex County Hospital.

  3. Two reports on Patient Experiences local NHS Trusts

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    Our latest press release on the patient experience and physical environment at Brighton hospitals.

  4. Healthwatch giving a voice to disadvantaged communities

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    Healthwatch aims to help users of health and social care services have a voice on the quality of their care. In doing so, we are particularly committed to helping disadvantaged communities have a voice.

  5. Short survey: how easy is it to find your way around the Royal Sussex County hospital?

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    Please complete a short survey (8 questions) about how easy it is to find your way around the Royal Sussex County hospital.

  6. Survey about Dental Services

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    Healthwatch has launched its patient survey on dental services. The survey is for people who used, or tried to use, any type of dental service after 25 March 2020 i.e. the date when routine dental services were forced to stop due to COVID-19

  7. Why you should join our Care Home Webinar

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

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

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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.

  9. Healthwatch Bulletin - Health, Social Care and COVID-19 (30.11.21)

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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.

  10. 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

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. Press Release: Healthwatch Brighton Annual Report 2022 published

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    We have launched our Annual Report for 2021-2022

  14. 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.

  15. Healthwatch England's response to government’s plans on GP access

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    The government will today announce its plans to improve access to GPs, including same-day appointments for those that need them. Read on Healthwatch England's response.

  16. Healthwatch Brighton and Hove helpline enquiries July to September 2022

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    This document provides a summary of the public enquiries we received between July to September 2022.

  17. 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.

  18. 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

  19. 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.