1. 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

  2. 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.

  3. We are in the Argus news

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    Brighton patients succeed in reversing cuts to GP practice with the help of Healthwatch B&H

  4. Report: Patient Opinion in East & Central Brighton Primary Care Network (PCN)

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    Our latest report looks at the how local residents feel about the services they received at the East and Central Brighton Primary Care Network.

  5. 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.

  6. PRESS RELEASE: A SHORTAGE OF GPs IN BRIGHTON LEAVING PATIENTS STRUGGLING TO GET AN APPOINTMENT (6.6.2022)

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    A recent BBC article reported Nuffield Trust data showing that Brighton has some of the fewest GPs in England, with just 44 GPs per 100,000 patients

  7. LGBTQ+ people share their experiences of health and social care services

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    Our project supported LGBTQ+ people in Brighton and Hove to share their experiences of health and social care services.

  8. Healthwatch Brighton and Hove - Annual Report 2022

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    We release our Annual Report covering the period to March 2022, which highlights the work and achievements over the past year.

  9. Press Release: Healthwatch Brighton Annual Report 2022 published

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    We have launched our Annual Report for 2021-2022

  10. Healthwatch newsletter (June 2022)

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    Welcome to our June 2022 Healthwatch newsletter. This includes information about our work, updates on health, social care and COVID-19.

  11. 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.

  12. Healthwatch Brighton and Hove helpline enquiries April to June 2022

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    This document provides a summary of the public enquiries we received between April to June 2022.

  13. Typologies of digital exclusion - A Healthwatch report, July 2022

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    We spoke to 20 people who had ‘poor’ or ‘very poor’ internet skills. This study showed that the context of use was an important part of digital exclusion, with some people happy to use the internet for some purposes but not for health and care.

  14. Healthwatch Newsletter - July 2022

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    Welcome to our July 2022 Healthwatch newsletter. This includes information about our work, updates on health, social care and COVID-19.

  15. Are NHS waiting times pushing more people to go private?

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    Healthwatch England finds that record NHS waiting times appear to be increasing the number of people paying for private care, according to a new BBC analysis. Read their response

  16. 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.

  17. Are you or your loved one waiting to get a GP referral? Share your views

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    Have you or your loved one struggled to get a GP referral for tests or treatment?

  18. Meet our volunteer - Asher

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    "Being a volunteer has been rewarding"

  19. Meet our volunteer - Jo

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    "I thoroughly enjoy helping with the queries and over the year and a quarter I have gained a great deal of experience in handling many varied queries."

  20. Healthwatch England's response to government’s plans on GP access

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    The government will today announce its plans to improve access to GPs, including same-day appointments for those that need them. Read on Healthwatch England's response.

  21. Healthwatch Brighton and Hove helpline enquiries July to September 2022

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    This document provides a summary of the public enquiries we received between July to September 2022.

  22. 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.

  23. 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.

  24. Healthwatch Newsletter - Oct 2022

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    Welcome to our October 2022 Healthwatch newsletter. This includes information about our work, updates on health, social care and COVID-19.

  25. 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.

  26. Healthwatch Brighton and Hove December update

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    Read our December update to find out more about the projects we have been working on. If you are interested in learning more about our projects, please get in touch office@healthwatchbrightonandhove.co.uk