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A dismal picture of rising pressure on services, failure to meet targets and increasing deficits. -
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Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust [BSUH] being taken out of special measures. -
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The NHS formally announced their 10 year plan. -
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Increasing wellbeing through the arts. -
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A review of feedback from over 11,000 people across the country between October - December 2018. -
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The experiences of older people being discharged from the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, from July to September 2018. -
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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. -
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Our annual survey of senior stakeholders, professionals from other organisations who work with Healthwatch. -
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Healthwatch have been busy as ever and here are some of the things we have been up to -
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Healthwatch England have been given £500,000 in relation to the NHS Long Term Plan, to promote engagement with the public, patients and NHS and Social Care staff. -
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Find out more about the NHS' new ten year plan and what it means for your health -
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As recent news stories have highlighted, the ability to access a GP varies widely across the country. In Swale in Kent there is only one GP for every 3,300 patients, while in Rushcliffe in Nottinghamshire it is just under one for every 1,200. -
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Our volunteer, John, has suffered from hearing loss since childhood. He tells us his story and what changes he would like to see to make them more accessible for people living with hearing loss. -
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If you're living with hearing loss in, here are a few places in Brighton & Hove that can be of help. -
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Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals have commissioned three photographers to take photos to populate the 37 waiting rooms in the redeveloped hospital. -
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The role of the local pharmacist has been transformed over the last few years. -
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Healthwatch England recently celebrated the award of £500,000 in funding to promote public and patient engagement around the NHS Long Term Plan. -
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In response to concerns about marketing from online pharmacy services, we conducted a survey of people who had received marketing from one of these companies. -
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Our latest Intelligence review of data and trends which selects the most pressing health issues in Brighton and Hove. These priorities will help inform our activities in the forthcoming months. -
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The notes from our board of governors development meeting on 8th April 2019 -
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We aim to make complaining about our actions, services, staff and volunteers as easy as possible, and to treat all complaints seriously and to investigate them promptly and fairly. -
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Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments. -
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End of life care is support for people who are in the last months or years of their life. The guidance on the NHS website helps you know what to expect, how to plan ahead and how to manage your day to day decisions. -
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"I have been involved in a variety of research projects, but the one I get a real kick out of are the hospital visits. This gives me a great sense of achievement, as a volunteer." -
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The notes from our board of governors development meeting on June 17th 2019 -
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"The project brings me into contact with a wide range of people who depend on their carers to bring support and stability to their lives. I enjoy this engagement with the community and it helps me to better appreciate the scale of the problem."
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This year's Annual Report, showcasing the views of the people of Brighton & Hove, and the hard work of our volunteers, staff and board throughout the year. -
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Early in 2019 we visited twenty care homes across Brighton and Hove to assess the oral care of residents. -
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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. -
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Early findings from Healthwatch Brighton and Hove’s 2019 GP Patient survey indicate longer waits to get a GP appointment. -
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Healthwatch Press Release 22/6/2019
‘SMILING MATTERS’ -
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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. -
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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. -
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Our latest briefing paper provides an overview of the pressures and challenges facing sexual health services both nationally and in Brighton and Hove, and draws attention to how funding and commissioning challenges may be affecting provision.
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NHS 111 online allows patients to get urgent healthcare online. It also helps to manage increasing demand on 111 telephone services. -
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Healthy Living Pharmacies are dedicated to health promotion, self-care and reducing health inequalities - and they might save you a trip to your GP or A&E. -
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Healthy Living Pharmacies (HLPs) are dedicated to health promotion, self-care and reducing health inequalities. It might save you a trip to your GP or A&E. Chat to a trained pharmacist and get advice. -
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Healthwatch has published a briefing paper that provides an overview of the pressures and challenges facing sexual health services both nationally and in Brighton and Hove. -
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Four questions staff should ask you or a loved one about your oral health if you’re a care home resident, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence quick guide. -
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Our latest press release on the patient experience and physical environment at Brighton hospitals. -
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Two reports on the patient experience and physical environment at Brighton & Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust and Sussex Partnership Foundation Trust.
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"While retired I really wanted a volunteer role that would allow enable me to use my knowledge and experiences, but also act on behalf of patients." -
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You are invited to provide comments on a draft of the Sussex Health and Care Plan. The deadline to do so is 8 November. -
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The Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) at Lewes Victoria Hospital is to undergo major improvement works. -
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There's still time to get your flu jab from your local GP or from pharmacies across the city. -
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As Winter approaches there are a number of things you can do to keep you and your loved ones well this winter. -
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