1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Healthwatch Brighton and Hove activity report covering July 2020 to February 2021

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    This report describes Healthwatch Brighton and Hove activities from July 2020 to February 2021.

  6. 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".

  7. Covid Enquiry Line

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    The COVID-19 Vaccine Enquiry Line has been set up in response to the increased number of email and telephone enquiries received by the Sussex CCGs since the start of the COVID-19 Vaccination Programme

  8. Conversations about End of Life: What's Important to you? (Webinar)

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    Thinking ahead to the end of life is a sensitive subject that no one likes to think about. However, the better we plan the more likely we are to have a good send-off.

  9. Equality Impact Assessment 2021

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    Healthwatch Brighton and Hove regularly evaluates its projects and reviews of health and care services to assess how effectively we have engaged with the general population of the city and its diverse communities.

  10. People’s experiences and views about Covid-19 vaccinations in Brighton and Hove

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    From February 13th 2021, Healthwatch Brighton and Hove explored people’s experiences and views about the COVID-19 vaccine.

  11. Healthwatch Bulletin - Health, Social Care and COVID-19 (14.5.21)

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    Welcome to our Healthwatch bulletin. This includes an update on the COVID-19 vaccination programme and our regular bulletin on health, social care and COVID data.

  12. Conversations about End of Life: What's important to you? (Webinar)

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    A webinar held in May openly discussed end of life care. Healthwatch Brighton and Hove and Local Healthwatch across Sussex, held a webinar on Wednesday, 12th May, 12.00 pm – 2.00 pm, to openly discuss this sensitive and difficult issue.

  13. Healthwatch Brighton and Hove Annual Performance Report 2021 (1st April 2020 - 31st March 2021)

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    Our annual performance report demonstrates what we have achieved between April 2020 and March 2021

  14. Exploring Young People's perceived barriers to accessing video/phone mental health appointments - a solution focused consultation

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    Ready, Set, Connect! is a solution-focused, youth-led consultation of young people (aged 16-25) across Sussex. Exploring the barriers young people face when accessing remote mental health appointments

  15. Healthwatch Brighton and Hove Hospital Discharge Wellbeing Project (HOPs) April 2020 to April 2021

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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.

  16. Healthwatch Brighton and Hove - Annual Report 2021

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    Our Annual Report for the period to March 2021, highlighting the work and achievements over the past year, which includes our response to COVID-19.

  17. Healthwatch Brighton and Hove - Board Papers for 7th June 2021

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    These are the board papers for the Board of Directors meeting held on 7th June 2021. The meeting was held online using Zoom.

  18. Healthwatch Brighton and Hove - Board Papers for 12th April 2021

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    These are the board papers for the Board of Directors meeting held on 12th April 2021. The meeting was held online using Zoom.

  19. Healthwatch Brighton and Hove - Board Meeting August 2021

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    These are the board papers for the Board of Directors meeting held on 12th April 2021. The meeting will be held online using Zoom.

  20. What’s in the COVID-19 winter plan?

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    The Government has published plans for tackling COVID-19 this autumn and winter. Healthwatch Engalnd explains what this means

  21. People’s views about remote access to appointments during the Covid-19 pandemic – compilation of evidence

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    Follow our ‘Accessing health and care services – findings during the Coronavirus pandemic’ (October 2020), we have strengthened our understanding of people’s opinions towards remote consultations though a compilation of recent evidence.

  22. People’s views about remote access to appointments during the Covid-19 pandemic

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    Read the latest report presented by Healthwatch Brighton and Hove report on what the peoples opinions are towards remote consultation.

  23. Recovery of NHS dental care too slow to help thousands left in pain

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    Lack of access to NHS dentistry has intensified as an issue for people over the last 18 months. Latest research from the Healthwatch network is a stark reminder that it is an issue decision-makers must react to now, to protect our health.