1. MPs demand inquiry into Coperforma debacle

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    Healthwatch has been at the forefront of efforts to monitor the quality of Sussex's Patient Transport Service and improve the standard of the service after problems experienced with Coperforma.

  2. Consultation on prescription changes ('over the counter' products)

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    NHS England has launched a public consultation on proposals to rein in prescriptions for some ‘over the counter’ products such as dandruff shampoo and drops for tired eyes, in order to free-up funding to expand other treatments for major conditions such as cancer and mental health problems.

  3. Patient Transport Services 2018 update

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    In our last newsletter we described the further work that Healthwatch would be undertaking to see how Patient Transport Services were performing. During November and December, our Enter and View representatives returned to the Royal Sussex County Hospital to speak to patients who were using the service.

  4. Debating the cost of missed appointments

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    Would you be surprised to learn that there are no national figures on how many people miss GP or NHS appointments? 

  5. Survey about the future of Brighton General

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    If you use services at Brighton General then we want to hear from you.

  6. Examining the Impact of PIP & ESA

    Report -

    Our report highlighting insensitive treatment of vulnerable people in PIP and ESA assessments.

  7. Healthwatch Report on PIP/ESA covered by the local press and news

    News -

    Our recent report highlighting the insensitive treatment of vulnerable people in PIP and ESA assessments is covered in local news.

  8. Sign up to free GP online services

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    The service is free and available to everyone who is registered with a GP.

  9. "Critical incident" declared at Royal Sussex as all beds are full

    News -

    The Royal Sussex Hospital have advised that they are dealing with a "critical incident" meaning the hospital is at capacity (i.e. all of its beds are occupied).

  10. Important notice for Ardingly Court surgery patients

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    From 1st April the service will operate as two separate practices, Ardingly Court and the Wellsbourne Centre in Whitehawk.

  11. Patient Transport Services Report for HOSC

    Report -

    A report on the Patient Transport Services prepared for the council's Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee.

  12. Spotlight on Sustainability and Transformation Partnerships

    News -

    Sustainability and Transformation Partnerships (STP) have been established all over England.  They involve the NHS and local councils developing and implementing shared proposals to improve health and care.

  13. Reporting to the Health Scrutiny Committee - Patient Transport Services

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    Our recent report on the Patient Transport Services was submitted to the council's Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee

  14. Benefits assessments - are they meeting the needs of local people?

    News -

    “Vulnerable adults badly let down by benefits assessments" - 0ur in-depth report highlights how local benefits assessments fail to meet the needs of local people.

  15. Patient-led reviews of local hospitals - find out more about our annual hospital appraisals

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    In March and April, hospitals in our city will undergo an independent review. These reviews are called Patient Led Assessments of the Care Environment, or PLACE.

  16. Diabetes consultation and online survey

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    The NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme (NHS DPP) is helping people at high risk of developing Type 2 diabetes become healthier and avoid the condition.

  17. Check NHS cancer, A&E and operations targets in your area

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    The BBC has launched its NHS Tracker project.

  18. Sussex wide non-emergency Patient Transport Service

    Report -

    Our latest report indicates that patient satisfaction with Patient Transport Services has finally started to improve.

  19. Launch of Sussex Patient Transport Service review report

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    Non-emergency Patient Transport Services (PTS) across Sussex continue to improve according to independent watchdog, Healthwatch.

  20. Healthwatch Brighton and Hove - Annual Report 2018

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    Our Annual Report 2018, highlighting the views of the people of Brighton & Hove, and the hard work of our volunteers, staff and board throughout the year.

  21. Interview with Imelda Redmond, Healthwatch England Director

    News -

    Watch Geoffrey Bowden interview Imelda Redmond, who is the Director of Healthwatch England about what Healthwatch England does and the role in plays in Health and Social Care on the Vote

  22. The latest financial update from the local NHS

    News -

    The NHS Central Sussex Commission Alliance - which Brighton & Hove CCG is a part of - have released information on their current financial situation and how they plan to deal with it.

  23. Accident and Emergency Reports

    News -

    Do The Emergency Departments at the Royal Sussex County Hospital Meet Patient Needs?

  24. NHS funding crisis in Brighton and Hove

    News -

    The NHS is facing a £50m per year shortfall of local funds. This represents 3.5% of their total spending power. The Brighton and Hove share of this money misery is £14m. The situation is explained in a recent NHS statement.

  25. NHS pledge to be open, honest and transparent

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    The NHS in Brighton and Hove and across ‘the Alliance’ have made some public pledges about how they intend to manage public and patient engagement (Our Public Pledges).

  26. Drink Free Days

    News -

    A Public Health England campaign is urging people between the ages of 45 and 65 to have regular "drink-free" days.

  27. GP numbers in Brighton and Hove continue to fall

    News -

    Latest figures from NHS Digital (June 2018) indicate there are fewer GPs serving patients in the city. An equivalent of 128 FTE GPs are serving 317,976 registered patients.

  28. HIV Testing Week - Stay healthy and get tested!

    News -

    Peter Kyle MP for Hove and Portslade promoting HIV Testing week at the Terrence Higgins Trust with our very own Alan Boyd.

  29. Parents urged to get their 2-3 year olds the flu jab

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    The parents of thousands of children in Brighton and Hove missing out on their free flu vaccine are being urged to get their child protected now, reducing the risk of them becoming seriously ill and infecting their wider family.

  30. Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?

    Advice and Information -

    Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.