1. Carers Week

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  2. Disabled people report positive experience of primary care in Brighton and Hove

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    Healthwatch surveyed nearly 1500 people across Brighton and Hove in 2017 asking them about their experiences of primary care.

  3. World Homelessness Day

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  4. Carers Rights Day

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  5. Eating Disorder Awareness Week

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  6. Emergency Departments at Royal Sussex County Hospital

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    We carried out two reviews of the Emergency Departments at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, looking at the patient experience for both adults and children.

  7. Help making a complaint

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    Check out our top tips and guidance to help you through the process.

  8. Deaf Awareness Week 2018

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  9. Environmental audits of the Brighton & Sussex University Hospitals Trust

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    Our first annual report summarising the findings of our environmental audits of the Brighton and Sussex University Hospital Trust estate, which includes the Royal Sussex County and Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospitals.

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  11. Worried about County Lines exploitation of young people?

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    Worried about County Lines gang exploitation of young people?

  12. 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.

  13. Number of patients per GP continues to rise in Brighton and Hove

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    NHS Digital figures for March 2018 show a decline in the number of GPs and an increase in the number of patients registered in the city.

  14. Service to support older people victims of abuse or scams

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    Do you know of an older person who has been victim of elder abuse or a scam?

  15. Interview with Imelda Redmond, Healthwatch England Director

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    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

  16. The latest financial update from the local NHS

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    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.

  17. The latest financial update from the local NHS

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    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.

  18. Switchboard - Access to Healthcare Survey (LGBTQ+ D/deaf & HoH)

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    Switchboard has been commissioned by Brighton & Hove City Council to learn about the barriers to accessing healthcare experienced by LGBTQ+ D/deaf and hard of hearing communities.

  19. Healthwatch survey on hospital discharge for patients, family members and practitioners

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    Healthwatch are keen to engage both public and professionals in our Hospital Discharge project.

  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

  21. Speak up for better care

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    You have the power to help make change happen. It Starts With You.

  22. Find services

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  23. Welcome to our new Board Member, Christine D’Cruz

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    Healthwatch is delighted to welcome Christine D’Cruz to the Board.

  24. Welcome to our new Board Member, Christine D’Cruz

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    Welcome to Christine D’Cruz
    Healthwatch is delighted to welcome Christine D’Cruz to the Board.

  25. Hospital Discharge for Older People

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    Healthwatch speaks to older people about their experience of hospital discharge.

  26. Accident and Emergency Reports

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

  27. NHS funding crisis in Brighton and Hove

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    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.

  28. 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).

  29. Transforming Maternity Services: Better Births for the Future

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    In March 2015, Simon Stevens, chief executive of NHS England announced a major review of maternity services to assess current provision, and how well it met the needs of mothers and babies.

  30. 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.

  31. Welcome to new volunteer: Jacqueline Goodchild

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    Healthwatch is pleased to welcome Jacqueline Goodchild to the team.

  32. Welcome to our new volunteer: Nick Gorvett

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    Healthwatch is pleased to welcome Nick Gorvett to the team.

  33. Launch of our Annual Report 2018

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    This year the launch of our Annual Report was a grand affair

  34. Drink Free Days

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

  35. Equality Impact Assessment 2018

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    Our annual review on how much our work reach the diverse population of Brighton and Hove.

  36. Coroner's verdict on Joan Blaber's death at Royal Sussex County hospital

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    The Coroner's verdict of 'serious failings' at Royal Sussex County led to death of Joan Blaber at Royal Sussex County hospital last year.

  37. Can't find the right support?

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    If you can't find the right support, Healthwatch is here for you. In times of worry or stress, we can be there to find you the best place to go for help, whether it's finding an NHS dentist, how to make a complaint or where to go for extra support. Find out more in our video below.