1. Experiences of dentistry in Sussex: HWiS Poll 2022-23

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    Experiences of dentistry in Sussex: HWiS Poll 2022-23 January 3, 2023

  2. Where to get the right care when services are experiencing high levels of demand.

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    Health services are currently experiencing high levels of demand. At the same time staff sickness rates are rising due to COVID-19 cases in the community. On this page you will find information to help you get the care you need

  3. Patients and public need urgent reassurance on NHS winter crisis and recovery

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    Healthwatch England is concerned that coverage in recent days showing the NHS at breaking point will exacerbate already-low public confidence that people can get urgent and emergency care when they need it most.

  4. Healthwatch Brighton and Hove helpline enquiries October to December 2022

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    Public enquiries report during October - December 2022

  5. Access to GP appointments across Sussex – public opinion

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    This Healthwatch in Sussex report assessed people’s views about accessing GP appointments.

  6. Update from our CEO

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    The impacts of our projects. Your opinion, experiences and views made a genuine difference...

  7. Launch of the Integrated Care Strategy

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    Health and care organisations across Sussex have agreed short and long-term priorities for improvement that will bring about the biggest benefit for local people

  8. Healthwatch respond to the planned closure of public toilets

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    Healthwatch Brighton and Hove has written to local Councillors in liaison with the Friends, Families and Travellers (FFT)and on behalf of members of the public who have contacted us about the proposal to close many of the city’s public toilets.

  9. Are you an unpaid carer? Take part in testing new tech solutions

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    Do you provide unpaid care for a family member or friend aged 55 or over in the Brighton and Hove area?

  10. Information for public during the ambulance and nursing industrial action

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    Members of the Royal College of Nursing and ambulance workers in Sussex will be striking on 6 and 7 February

  11. Healthwatch Brighton and Hove - Board Meeting Papers February 2023

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    These are the board papers for the Board of Directors meeting held on 6th February 2023.

  12. An open letter to NHS England to improve the Accessible Information Standard

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    Healthwatch England has written a letter to NHS England to express our disappointment at the lack of progress in reviewing the legally-binding Accessible Information Standard.

  13. Healthwatch Brighton and Hove - Board Meeting February 2023

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  14. Healthwatch Brighton and Hove - Board Meeting April 2023

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  15. Healthwatch Brighton and Hove - Board Meeting June 2023

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  16. The Louisa Martindale Building – Opening in April 2023

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    Patient services will be moving into the new Louisa Martindale Building at the Royal Sussex County Hospital throughout April.

  17. PRESS RELEASE: Healthwatch GP access survey 2023 (15.2.23)

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    Healthwatch in Sussex heard from 851 people across Sussex about their GP access following the COVID crisis. 56% of these people delayed making a GP appointment, even though they needed to do so.

  18. Are you interested in helping the NHS to improve the Outpatient experience?

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    Join the Sussex Outpatient transformation team and other local people to help transform the Outpatient experience.

  19. Help if you're worried about money

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    Extra help is available for households in Brighton & Hove struggling to pay for food, energy and other essential costs.

  20. Fighting cold homes and saving money on energy bills in Brighton & Hove

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    It's a shocking fact that, despite being the fifth richest country in the world, there are 3 million UK residents who cannot afford their heat and power costs.

  21. Why does accessible healthcare matter? - Karl's story

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    Clear, understandable information is important to help you make decisions about your healthcare. It is feedback from people like Karl that inspired Healthwatch England to launch the Your Care, Your Way campaign last year.

  22. Update from our CEO, Feb 2023

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    We say goodbye to David Liley, CEO of Healthwatch Brighton and Hove

  23. University Hospital Sussex Trust Membership

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    Support your local hospital and become a trust member for free

  24. Healthwatch - Our focussed work on GP services in Brighton and Hove

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    We have produced a report summarising the key areas of investigation undertaken by Healthwatch over the last 5 years in respect of GP services> read this below

  25. Healthwatch teams respond to the Parliamentary Inquiry into dentistry

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    Healthwatch teams in East and West Sussex and Brighton and Hove submitted a joint response to a Parliamentary Inquiry into dentistry. Read our report below.

  26. Junior doctor strike 13-16 March 2023 - ADVICE

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    Advice for patients during the strike by Junior Doctors which is taking place from 7am Monday 13th to 7am Thursday 16th March

  27. Ofsted begins SEND Inspection in Brighton & Hove

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    Brighton & Hove SEND Ofsted Inspection

  28. NHS Prescription Prepayment Certificate

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    You may be able to save money by purchasing an NHS Prescription Prepayment Certificate.

  29. Ovarian & Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

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    March is Ovarian and Prostate Cancer Awareness month.

  30. Stay Strong, Steady and Independent 17 – 30 April

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    Find activities to help you stay strong, stay steady and stay independent this April

  31. £48m investment into emergency care

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    Emergency care in Brighton is set for a £48m overhaul, delivering better and more effective care for patients.

  32. Pharmacy opening times: May Bank Holiday 2024

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    Pharmacy opening times: Easter Bank Holiday 2023

  33. Update from our CEO, March 2023

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    It’s been an extremely busy first month in my new role but certainly not dull.

  34. People’s Experiences of long COVID in Sussex

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    Press release – March 2023

  35. World Health Day

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  36. Healthwatch Brighton and Hove - Board Meeting Papers April 2023

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    These are the board papers for the Board of Directors meeting held on 3rd April 2023.

  37. Stroke Awareness Month

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  38. Dying Matters Awareness Week

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  39. International Day of the Midwife

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  40. Mental Health Awareness Week

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  41. Dementia Action Week

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  42. Volunteers' Week

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  43. Pride Month

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  44. Healthwatch Public Committee Meeting

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  45. Carers Week

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  46. Changes to NHS prescription charges

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    Health Ministers have announced that from April, NHS prescription charges will rise.