1. Examining the Impact of PIP & ESA

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

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Survey for NHS patients and carers or family members

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    A new survey for NHS patients and carers or family members is available.

  5. Young Healthwatch – what matters to you most

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    Young Healthwatch and the 'Right Here' YMCA Downslink Project took part in a flash consultation with the Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), to find out what really matters to young people in relation to health and social care.

  6. Young people speak up about health and social care

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    Young Healthwatch Brighton and Hove was created in 2017 in partnership with the YMCA Downslink Project, and operates through their 'Right Here' project. 

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

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

  8. Spotlight on Sustainability and Transformation Partnerships

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    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.

  9. Consultation on Domestic Violence and Abuse

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    Brighton & Hove and East Sussex are developing a joint strategy to create an enhanced and coordinated response to various aspects of abuse.

  10. 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.

  11. 1 in 5 young people in Brighton and Hove report self harming

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    Public Health Brighton and Hove have published a needs assessment on Self harm.

  12. Ageing well in LGBTQ communities

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    A new report from MindOut on the mental health challenges faced by older LGBTQ communities.

  13. Why do people with Learning Disabilities have short life expectancy?

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    Information on the Learning Disability Mortality Review (LeDeR) programme.

  14. MindOut Report: Ageing well in LGBTQ communities

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    MindOut recently launched its latest report into the mental health of LGBTQ communities, focussing on ageing.

  15. Worried about County Lines exploitation of young people?

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    Worried about County Lines gang exploitation of young people?

  16. Listen to Ordinary People - 70 Years of the NHS

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    In 2008, on the 60th anniversary of the NHS, with a colleague, a former Director of the Patient’s Association, I researched people’s experiences of health and social care.

  17. Prevalence of substance use by young people in Brighton and Hove

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    Talk to your teenage child about alcohol, drugs and smoking. Brighton and Hove has some of the highest rates of cannabis use, smoking and alcohol consumption among young people in the country.

  18. Adult Social Care Local Account 2018

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    How did the city's Adult Social Care services perform in 2017/18?

  19. Accident and Emergency Reports

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

  20. Survey of People with Multiple Health Conditions

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    Brighton and Hove City Council and the Clinical Commissioning Group are conducting a needs assessment of people living with more than one physical or mental health condition