1. An important message from Alistair Hill, Director of Public Health  for our city concerning COVID-19 cases

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    The following is a weekly statement by the Public Health team at Brighton and Hove City Council on Covid-19 cases
    6 January 2021

  2. Healthwatch in Sussex reports on Patient Transport Services (2020)

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    Healthwatch in Sussex has published a series of reports which indicate high levels of satisfaction amongst people who have used Non-Emergency Transport Services, but which sets out how they could and should be improved.

  3. Press Release: Launch of Healthwatch in Sussex reports examining peoples' experiences of local Patient Transport Services

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    Healthwatch in Sussex has published a series of reports which indicate high levels of satisfaction amongst people who have used Non-Emergency Transport Services, but which sets out how they could and should be improved.

  4. Healthwatch Bulletin - Health, Social Care and COVID-19 (8.1.21)

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    Welcome to our first Healthwatch bulletin of 2021, providing you with updates on Health, Social Care, and COVID-19

  5. Where to go for support when you have an eating disorder

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    Eating disorders are complex mental illnesses that anyone can develop, regardless of age, income and ethnicity. Take a look at some of the common signs of eating disorders and where to go for support if you need help.

  6. National lockdown: stay at home

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    On Monday 4th January the UK government announced that there will be a new nationwide lockdown in England. Find out what this means

  7. Dental Services during COVID-19

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    We asked people if they had used or tried to use a dental service after 25th March 2020 and what their experience had been like. Also what suggestions they had for how dental practices could operate in the future.

  8. Coronavirus (Covid-19) Information about seeing a GP

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    This guide produced by Healthwatch Brighton and Hove provides some information about seeing a GP at this current time.

  9. Healthwatch Bulletin - Health, Social Care and COVID-19 (15.1.21)

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    Welcome to our Healthwatch bulletin, providing you with updates on Health, Social Care, and COVID-19

  10. Healthwatch Bulletin - Health, Social Care and COVID-19 (22.1.21)

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    Welcome to our Healthwatch bulletin, providing you with updates on Health, Social Care, and COVID-19

  11. Cervical Cancer

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    This month is a Cervical Cancer campaign raising awareness about the importance of early detection of Cervical cancer and encouraging women to have a test.

  12. COVID and Cancer - support and advice

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    Resources for patients, their family and friends who are affected by cancer.

  13. Healthwatch Bulletin - Health, Social Care and COVID-19 (29.1.21)

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    Welcome to our Healthwatch bulletin, providing you with updates on Health, Social Care, and COVID-19

  14. Digital Exclusion – Briefing report

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    This reports looks at the different definitions of digital exclusion, why people are digitally excluded, why is it important, and its extent nationally and locally. It also looks at local efforts to increase digital inclusion.

  15. Interviews about remote appointments

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    In 2020, we undertook 106 phone interviews to explore people's opinions of accessing health and social care services during the pandemic. In December 2020 we interviewed some of these people - Hear what they had to say about remote appointments.

  16. Healthwatch Brighton and Hove - Board Meeting February 2021

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  17. How can the voluntary care sector support hospitals to discharge patients quickly and safely during COVID-19?

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  18. How can the voluntary care sector support hospitals to discharge patients quickly and safely during COVID-19?

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  19. UK LGBT+ History Month

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  20. Children's Mental Health Week

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  21. World Cancer Day

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  22. Healthwatch Bulletin - Health, Social Care and COVID-19 (5.2.21)

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    This week we have provided three bulletins:
    1. An update on the COVID-19 vaccination programme.
    2. A guide for carers, and the vaccination programme.
    3. Our regular bulletin on health, social care and COVID

  23. Healthwatch Brighton and Hove - Board Papers for 8th February 2021

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    These are the board papers for the Board of Directors meeting held on 8th February 2021. The meeting was held online using Zoom.

  24. Press release: Brighton and Hove contributes to Healthwatch England's dentistry crisis report

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    Healthwatch England have announced a dental crisis as a result of local Healthwatch, including Brighton and Hove, sharing concerns from local people trying to access dental services during the pandemic.

  25. Healthwatch Bulletin - Health, Social Care and COVID-19 (12.2.21)

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    Welcome to our Healthwatch bulletin.This week we have provided an update on the COVID-19 vaccination programme, a guide to staying healthy, and our regular bulletin on health, social care and COVID.

  26. Survey Thank You

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  27. Do you have concerns about having the COVID vaccine?

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    Send your questions to us and we will ask a panel of specialists to answer these.

  28. Survey Saved

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  29. Ask Us/Tell Us

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    During Lockdown 2, Healthwatch in Sussex launched a ‘Tell Us – Ask Us’ campaign to encourage and support members of the public to Tell us about their experience of accessing health and care services and to ask us what they needed during this time.

  30. COVID-19 vaccine update, 19 February 2021

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    Below, you will find an update on the COVID-19 vaccination programme. 

  31. Sector Connector

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    Sector connector is a way for non-NHS organisations (the Sector) to engage and influence the Sussex Health and Care Partnership Mental Health Programme. The Sector Connector project has been developed over the last year by voluntary and community sector organisations across Sussex. Healthwatch in Sussex have agreed to coordinate, convene, and enable the project. The Project has been developed through the SHCP Mental Health Programme Board and it is within that governance structure that the Forums will exist and report.

  32. How to register with a GP

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    Anyone can register with a GP surgery. You do not need proof of address, ID, or immigration status to register with a GP practice.

  33. Healthwatch Bulletin - Health, Social Care and COVID-19 (26.2.21)

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    Welcome to our Healthwatch bulletin. This week we have provided an update on the COVID-19 vaccination programme, a vaccine 'Fact Check' guide, and our regular bulletin on health, social care and COVID.

  34. Dying Matters Awareness Week

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  35. Healthwatch Webinar - Supporting Relatives & Carers in Care Homes

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  36. Ovarian Cancer Month

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  37. World Health Day

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  38. World Tuberculosis Day 2021

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  39. Mental Health Awareness Week

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  40. Healthwatch Brighton and Hove Hospital Discharge Wellbeing Project (HOPs) April – December 2020 Report

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    The HOPs project was developed as part of the Healthwatch, Brighton and Hove City Council and NHS response to COVID-19 but is available to Brighton and Hove residents discharged from hospital whatever their condition, COVID related or not.

  41. March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness month

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    March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness month. In the Surrey and Sussex areas, women are being diagnosed at a much later stage of ovarian cancer compared with national figures. This late-stage diagnosis reduces their chances of survival.

  42. FREE online event Patient and user engagement in the delivery of virtual care

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  43. Care Home Wellbeing Webinar: Supporting relatives and carers of residents in care settings

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    Please join us for the last of our current series of webinars for families and friends of care home residents.

  44. Healthwatch Bulletin - Health, Social Care and COVID-19 (19.3.21)

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    Welcome to our Healthwatch bulletin. This week we have provided an update on the COVID-19 vaccination programme, our regular bulletin on health, social care and COVID and some healthy recipe ideas.

  45. Our Chief Executive named as one of the top five chief executives of the year

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    Chief Executive, Dame Marianne Griffiths, who leads Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals (BSUH) and Western Sussex Hospitals (WSHT), was named as one of the top five chief executives of the year.

  46. LGBTQ+ Vaccine Webinar Q&A session.

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  47. Coronavirus: Frequently Asked Questions

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    We have produced a Frequently Asked Questions document which we hope will answer some of your questions about Covid-19 such as symptoms, treatment, self-isolating and links to additional guidance.

  48. Review of dental websites and out of hours telephone messages reconfirms earlier concerns

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    Accessing dental services under COVID-19: Reviewing Brighton and Hove dental practice websites and out of hours telephone messages.

  49. Press Release: Healthwatch warns of broken dental system

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    Today, Healthwatch Brighton and Hove launches its report "Accessing dental services under COVID-19".

  50. Covid-19: Information on local health & social care services

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    We have published essential updates on local health and social care services in Brighton and Hove.