1. Because we all care campaign - share your feedback with us

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    The "Because We All Care Campaign" jointly launched by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Healthwatch England has already encouraged more than 50,000 people to share their experiences. Share yours today

  2. Healthwatch helps Brighton patients campaign to increase GP access

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    Healthwatch supports New Larchwood patients to voice their concerns to the CCG & Practice about a reduced service forcing patients to travel on 2 buses to the alternative surgery. As a result, the Practice has promised to recruit staff & extend hours

  3. NHS sets out Elective Recovery Plan

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    With a record six million people currently waiting for hospital treatment, the NHS has set out a plan to address backlogs that built up during the COVID-19 pandemic and tackle long waiting lists for care. Read Healthwatch England's response.

  4. Take our LGBTQ+ health and social care survey

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    Healthwatch Brighton and Hove is working in partnership with Switchboard to deliver this project. The purpose of this survey is to understand LGBTQ+ people’s experiences of services such as GP surgeries, hospitals, and to improve feedback systems.

  5. Report: Evaluation of Brighton and Hove’s Equipment & Adaptations Service

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    Our latest report highlights the views of service users and prescribers, of Brighton & Hove's Equipment and Adaptations Service.

  6. Take part in our Mental Health & Accommodation survey

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    Have you ever had or are you currently experiencing mental health issues? Does this apply to a friend or family member? We would like to hear about any mental health support including in your accommodation.

  7. Updating you on the changes to health and care across Sussex from July 2022

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    From 1 July 2022 the way health and care is arranged in England has changed. A Sussex Health and Care System has been developed to improve how it works for the population and their staff.

  8. Healthwatch, NHS and local people in collaboration: Southeast Regional Conference, 28th June 2022

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    Healthwatch Brighton and Hove led the organisation of a regional conference, alongside other local Healthwatch partners in East Sussex, West Sussex, Surrey, Kent and Meadway.

  9. Mental Health Services in Brighton and Hove - experiences of service users and professionals

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    Healthwatch were commissioned to explore service user experience of mental health services and accommodation which provides mental health support, in our city. This report is about the experiences of 137 service users and 96 mental health professionals.

  10. PRESS RELEASE: Victory for Brighton GP Surgery patients (17/2/22)

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    Patients registered with Coldean’s New Larchwood Surgery have managed to reverse last year’s decision by the Practice to reduce its hours and services.

  11. Healthwatch Brighton and Hove six-month Performance Report (1st April - 30th September 2022)

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    Our six-month performance report demonstrates what we have achieved between April 1st 2022 and September 30th 2022.

  12. Better health and care for all across Sussex, today and in the future

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    The NHS want better health and care for all across Sussex, today and in the future.

  13. PRESS RELEASE: Healthwatch Brighton and Hove Highly Commended for Prestigious Impact Award (1.11.2022)

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    Healthwatch Brighton and Hove's work with the patients of New Larchwood Surgery, resulting in the practice reversing its decision to reduce hours and services, has received Highly Commended by a national awards scheme.

  14. Sexual health unmet need project

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    Terrence Higgins Trust, the UK’s leading HIV and sexual health charity, are conducting a research project regarding unmet need in sexual health, which involves a survey and individual interviews.