1. Healthwatch Brighton and Hove - Board Meeting December 2021

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  2. Healthwatch Brighton and Hove - Board Meeting June 2021

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  3. Healthwatch Bulletin - Health, Social Care and COVID-19 (27.7.21)

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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.

  4. GP Data for planning and research collection: what you need to know

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    The NHS is making some changes to how it collects and uses patient data. To make sure you're clued up, read some frequently asked questions about the upcoming GP Data for planning and research collection below.

  5. Your views helped improve non-emergency patient transport services

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    NHS England has published a new report outlining changes to non-emergency patient transport services (NEPTS) and broader NHS transport support. Take a look at what the changes mean for you and your loved ones.

  6. 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.

  7. Joint Privacy Notice BHCC

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    This is a Joint Privacy Notice between Healthwatch Brighton and Hove (HWB) and Brighton & Hove City Council (BHCC).

  8. Healthwatch supporting our city's COVID-19 Vaccination Enquiry Service

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    The COVID-19 Vaccination Enquiry Service was set up by Sussex NHS Commissioners to respond to public enquiries. Healthwatch Brighton and Hove volunteers played a huge role in supporting this vital service.

  9. What should happen when you're diagnosed with dementia

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    Being diagnosed with dementia can be a big shock, and it can be hard to know what to do next. Take a look at our guide to find out what support you should receive.

  10. How to prove your COVID-19 vaccinations ("Vaccine Passport")

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    Demonstrate your vaccinations against COVID-19 by using the NHS App, or by calling 119.

  11. How can your pharmacy help you?

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    Did you know that pharmacies provide advice and information on minor illnesses and ailments? Take a look at how they can help you.

  12. PRESS RELEASE (20.8.21) Vaccination begins for 16 and 17 year olds

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    Sussex NHS Commissioners have issued a press statement containing more details of vaccinations for 12-17 year olds.

  13. Healthwatch Bulletin - Health, Social Care and COVID-19 (28.8.21)

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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.

  14. Blood tests

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    Hospitals have been told they must cut their demand for blood collection tubes by at least a quarter and GPs must only order clinically urgent tests for the next three weeks, according to instructions issued by NHS England. Read what this means.

  15. Are you or your loved one waiting for hospital care? Share you views

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    Millions of people have had their treatment delayed by the pandemic – are you one of them? We want to know if you’re getting the advice, information and support you need while you wait.

  16. What to expect when waiting for care

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    Waiting for planned medical care or surgery can be a frustrating time. That’s why it’s so important that while you wait, you get regular, clear and accessible updates so that you can plan your next steps.

  17. World Mental Health Day

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  18. World suicide prevention day

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  19. Self Care Week

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  20. Organ Donation Awareness Week

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  21. National Eye Health Week

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  22. World Alzheimer's Day

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  23. TAKEPART Festival by Brighton & Hove City Council

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  24. People living in the poorest areas waiting longer for hospital treatment

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    The King’s Fund and Healthwatch England jointly call for urgent action to address hospital waiting lists and improve patients’ experience of delays to treatment

  25. NHS leaders in Sussex ask for public support as reports of abuse against GP practice staff rise

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    Sussex health leaders are asking for the public’s continued support of GP practices – whilst sending a strong message that abuse of any kind will not be tolerated.

  26. Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2021

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    Raising awareness of Breast Cancer

  27. Your views about Patient Transport Services - join us on 13 October

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    We are keen to find out more about what you think about patient transport services in Sussex.  

  28. Patient Transport Services: join our online event

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  29. Patient Transport Services - how your views are helping to reshape services

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    A year on from our patient survey on Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services, we take a look at what impact our reports have had.

  30. What is adult social care?

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    Do you or a loved one need help with social care? Read the article below and find out answers to key questions about who can access adult social care and how to pay for it.

  31. 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

  32. Care Home Wellbeing project: Overarching report

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    A series of webinars were organised between September 2020 and March 2021 on behalf of informal carers (families and friends) of care home residents.

  33. International Volunteer Day

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  34. Get your free flu jab today!

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    The NHS in the Sussex is reminding people with that this year it’s more important than ever for them to have their free flu vaccination.

  35. Survey about COVID-19 booster vaccinations

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    Share your views about the COVID-19 booster vaccination programme.

  36. PRESS RELEASE (28.10.21): Healthwatch Brighton and Hove shortlisted for two prestigious awards

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    Healthwatch Brighton and Hove has been shortlisted for two prestigious national awards which celebrate our volunteer team.

  37. Healthwatch Bulletin - Health, Social Care and COVID-19 (29.10.21)

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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.

  38. Waiting lists are inevitable. It's how we manage them that matters.

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    A record-breaking 5.7 million people are waiting for hospital care. In response, the Government is spending an extra £5.9 billion to tackle the problem. Our latest research looks at how the backlog is impacting the lives of those waiting.

  39. Dignity action day

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  40. Time to talk day

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  41. Children's mental health week

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