1. 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

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. £600 million social care winter workforce and capacity boost

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

  8. Hidden delays for cancer care

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    Healthwatch England's research on GP referrals highlighted the frustration patients experience due to long waits and a lack of support. This latest analysis looks at people’s experience of getting a cancer referral.

  9. Healthwatch England: June's health and care stories

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    Thousands of people tell Healthwatch England their first-hand experiences of care every month. They've looked closely at some issues people told them about in June to help NHS and social care decision-makers improve support.

  10. Help transform drug and alcohol services for trans, non-binary and intersex people via survey

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    Please fill in this TransSober community-led research survey if you are part of the TNBI community to transform drug and alcohol services.

  11. Industrial strike action by Junior Doctors - patient advice

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    Junior doctors in Sussex will be taking industrial action from 7am on Friday, 11 August until 7am on Tuesday, 15 August.

  12. Church surgery and School House surgery - latest on plans to relocate

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    Read the latest update on plans to potentially relocate the Allied Medical Practice to the new Preston Barracks development on Lewes Road

  13. National Survey of all Care Workers

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    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

  14. NHS to roll out flu vaccines for children from September

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    Millions of children in England will be offered a flu vaccine from September, as the NHS steps up its life-saving vaccination programme to protect the country against deadly viruses ahead of winter.

  15. Pharmacy opening times for August Bank Holiday 2023

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    Please see the PDF below for August Bank Holiday Pharmacy opening times in Sussex.

  16. Advice for patient's during the latest industrial action by doctors, 23.8.23

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    People urged to support the NHS across Sussex during latest consultants’ industrial action

  17. Have your say - Easy Read

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    Download an Easy Read version of our 'Have your say' form.

  18. Help shape the future of ambulance services - join a new patient forum

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    A new patient forum has been created to hear your views about 999 and 111 services

  19. Annual NHS Dental Statistics for England - Healthwatch England's response

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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.

  20. NHS Sussex Survey : Understanding your experiences of Social Prescribing in Sussex

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    NHS Sussex would like to understand the views and experiences of local people who have accessed social prescribing - share your views

  21. NHS Flu and Covid vaccine programmes brought forward due to risk of new Covid variant

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    Thousands of eligible people across Sussex will now be offered a Covid vaccine from 11 September, in line with the latest expert guidance on the new Covid variant.

  22. This week is Know Your Numbers week, get your blood pressure checked

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    Know Your Numbers week is 4-10th September

  23. Third of people in England lack confidence they can access critical NHS services

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    New research by Healthwatch england suggests that people need more confidence that the NHS can provide timely care.

  24. Your experiences of getting prescription medication

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    Healthwatch England highlight the challenges people have recently told us about when trying to get prescription medication.

  25. Advice for patients during the latest industrial action by doctors - September

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    People urged to support the NHS across Sussex during latest consultants’ industrial action in September and October

  26. Updated COVID-19 and flu vaccination information, September 2023

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    People who are most at risk can now book a COVID-19 booster vaccination.

  27. CQC Report: The Broadway Surgery, September 2023

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    Read the latest Care Quality Commission report on The Broadway Surgery

  28. CQC Report: Regency Surgery, September 2023

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    Read the latest Care Quality Commission report on Regency Surgery Surgery

  29. CQC publishes results of national hospital inpatient survey

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    Inpatient care has worsened since 2020, according to the latest national experience survey by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

  30. National suicide strategy sets out plan to cut deaths in at-risk groups

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    The government has published a new national strategy.

  31. SPFT Access to Mental Health Services Survey

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    NHS Sussex are running a survey on how best to enable people who need support and help with their mental health to find and access appropriate local mental health services directly.

  32. Share your thoughts on hospital discharge

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    Have you or a loved one been discharged from hospital in the last 12 months? If yes, we want to hear from you.

  33. Healthwatch statement on the police investigation into services at Royal Sussex Hospital

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    You can read our statement below

  34. New Sussex Cancer Centre – share your thoughts

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    A public exhibition is taking place at Royal Sussex County Hospital main entrance until 5 November, and you can ask questions during an online presentation on 23 October, 6-8pm.

  35. Public consultation opens on a smoke-free generation and vaping

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    The government launched a public consultation this week to seek views from teenagers and adults on its plans to create a smoke-free generation and curb vaping use by young people.

  36. Kemptown Boot's Pharmacy to close

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    Boots Pharmacy on St James' Street in Kemptown is closing on 20th January 2024.

  37. Healthwatch Brighton & Hove Newsletter October 1st 2023

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    We publish monthly newsletters. See October's below.

  38. CQC report lowers rating for Chalkhill ward (run by Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust)

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    Following two inspections in June 2023, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has lowered its rating for Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust’s child and adolescent mental health (CAMHS) ward at Chalkhill, from 'Good' to 'Requires Improvement'.

  39. Have your say about ambulance services in the South East

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    The South East Coast Ambulance Service is welcoming the public and patients to share their views on the development of their clinical led strategy through an online survey and virtual community forum.

  40. CQC Report: Lavender House, November 2023

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    Read the latest Care Quality Commission report on Lavender House.

  41. Healthwatch Brighton & Hove Newsletter November 9th 2023

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    We publish monthly newsletters. See November's below.

  42. CQC Report: Bethesda Home, November 2023

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    Read the latest Care Quality Commission report on Bethesda Home.

  43. CQC Report: Hazelgrove Nursing Home, November 2023

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

  44. NHS urged to do more to help patients leave hospital safely

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    Healthwatch England research reveals worrying problems with hospital discharge arrangements. Many people said they are not given the right support or information when being discharged from hospital. Read their experiences and HWE's calls to action.

  45. Healthwatch statement on the police investigation into services at Royal Sussex Hospital (Updated 11.12.23)

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    You can read our statement below

  46. Healthwatch response to news on NHS strikes

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    Doctors’ leaders have struck a deal with ministers that could end the strikes by hospital consultants that have badly disrupted NHS care for months.

  47. New Acute Stroke Centre for West Sussex

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    An Acute Stroke Centre will be developed in Chichester to further improve outcomes for people who experience a stroke.

  48. A message from NHS Sussex about health and social care services this Christmas & New Year

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    Efforts are underway to ensure that people who need urgent medical help and support can receive the care they need during the festive period. Read more, below.

  49. Temporary changes to Memory Assessment and Dementia Services in Sussex

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    A message from Sussex Partnership Foundation Trust about service changes.

  50. Junior doctor strike action: Christmas and New Year

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    Advice for the public ahead of upcoming junior doctor strikes