1. Healthwatch Brighton and Hove - Annual Report 2023

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    We have published our Annual Report covering the period from April 2022 to March 2023, which highlights our work and achievements over the past year. Read how your stories have helped to deliver change.

  2. Healthwatch Brighton and Hove helpline enquiries January-March 2023

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    Public enquiries report during January - March 2023

  3. Healthwatch Brighton and Hove - Board Meeting September 2023

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  4. NHS Sussex publish "Our Plan for our Population"

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    A long-term improvement plan for health and care across Sussex has been launched on 5th July 2023.

  5. Information for public during the upcoming industrial action, July 2023

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    Information during the upcoming industrial action by junior doctors and consultants

  6. CQC Report WellBN Medical Practice, July 2023

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    Read the latest Care Quality Commission report on WellBN Medical Practice, published July 2023

  7. Healthwatch Brighton and Hove - Board Meeting January 2024

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  8. Healthwatch Brighton and Hove - Board Meeting April 2024

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  9. Healthwatch Brighton and Hove - Board Meeting July 2024

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  10. New report calls for fundamental reform of NHS dental care

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    A new report by MPs into dental care, which draws upon the experiences people have shared with us, has called for urgent reform so more people can access an NHS dentist.

  11. Dementia services across Sussex: a Healthwatch in Sussex report (July 2023)

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    Finding out about people's experiences of dementia-related services and support in Sussex

  12. Results of the GP Patient Survey 2023: Find out how your GP surgery performed

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    Results from the GP Patient Survey 2023 have been published. You can find out how your GP surgery performed

  13. Updated: Information for public during the upcoming industrial action, July 2023

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    Updated information from NHS Sussex for the upcoming industrial action by junior doctors and consultants.

  14. More admin staff needed to help tackle GP access issues

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    National GP patient survey sees a further fall in satisfaction, especially regarding making appointments. Read Healthwatch England's response.

  15. Measles cases are rising in England. Make sure your child is up to date with their MMR vaccinations.

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    Families are advised to check whether children, teenagers and adults are up to date with their MMR vaccine, particularly before travelling this summer and before attending summer festivals where measles can spread more easily.

  16. Supporting the development of our local Emergency Department

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    Healthwatch, along with other organisations, were recently invited to attend an Emergency Department (ED) redevelopment stakeholder and engagement session held at the Royal
    Sussex County Hospital.

  17. The NHS Sussex Prescription Ordering Direct (POD) service is closing

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    From 29th September 2023, patients will not be able to order repeat prescriptions using the NHS Sussex POD telephone service. Responsibility for repeat prescriptions is being taken over by individual GP practices.

  18. PRESS RELEASE: Cancellations of NHS care are having serious impacts for patients 27.7.23

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    New research, published today by Healthwatch England, shows that people are currently facing multiple cancellations or postponements of care which are having a significant impact on their lives and symptoms.

  19. Help improve heart failure services in Sussex via survey

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    NHS Sussex want to improve their heart failure services so that people can access high-quality care across the whole of Sussex. Please give your views via short survey.

  20. £600 million social care winter workforce and capacity boost

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    The government has published details of plans to support winter workforce and capacity in social care.

  21. Hidden delays for cancer care

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    Healthwatch England's research on GP referrals highlighted the frustration patients experience due to long waits and a lack of support. This latest analysis looks at people’s experience of getting a cancer referral.

  22. NHS to roll out flu vaccines for children from September

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    Millions of children in England will be offered a flu vaccine from September, as the NHS steps up its life-saving vaccination programme to protect the country against deadly viruses ahead of winter.

  23. Pharmacy opening times for August Bank Holiday 2023

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    Please see the PDF below for August Bank Holiday Pharmacy opening times in Sussex.

  24. Healthwatch England: June's health and care stories

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    Thousands of people tell Healthwatch England their first-hand experiences of care every month. They've looked closely at some issues people told them about in June to help NHS and social care decision-makers improve support.

  25. Help transform drug and alcohol services for trans, non-binary and intersex people via survey

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    Please fill in this TransSober community-led research survey if you are part of the TNBI community to transform drug and alcohol services.

  26. Industrial strike action by Junior Doctors - patient advice

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    Junior doctors in Sussex will be taking industrial action from 7am on Friday, 11 August until 7am on Tuesday, 15 August.

  27. Church surgery and School House surgery - latest on plans to relocate

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    Read the latest update on plans to potentially relocate the Allied Medical Practice to the new Preston Barracks development on Lewes Road

  28. People, Communities and PCN Partnership Project: Brighton and Hove Workshop

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    Our recent workshop brought together local people with representatives from PCNs, PPGs, VCSEs, and NHS Sussex to co-design best practice for PCNs working with communities.

  29. What choices are available to you in your NHS care

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    The Department for Health and Social Care has updated the NHS Choice Framework.

  30. National Survey of all Care Workers

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    Government has launched its first national survey of all care workers in all care roles in adult social care in England. Share your views today

  31. Advice for patient's during the latest industrial action by doctors, 23.8.23

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    People urged to support the NHS across Sussex during latest consultants’ industrial action

  32. Have your say - Easy Read

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    Download an Easy Read version of our 'Have your say' form.

  33. Help shape the future of ambulance services - join a new patient forum

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    A new patient forum has been created to hear your views about 999 and 111 services

  34. Annual NHS Dental Statistics for England - Healthwatch England's response

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    New figures published last week in the annual report on NHS Dental Statistics for England in 2022-23, show that NHS dentists still see fewer people than pre-pandemic. Read Healthwatch England's response.

  35. NHS Sussex Survey : Understanding your experiences of Social Prescribing in Sussex

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    NHS Sussex would like to understand the views and experiences of local people who have accessed social prescribing - share your views

  36. NHS Flu and Covid vaccine programmes brought forward due to risk of new Covid variant

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    Thousands of eligible people across Sussex will now be offered a Covid vaccine from 11 September, in line with the latest expert guidance on the new Covid variant.

  37. Coronavirus (COVID-19) information page

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    Coronavirus (COVID-19)


  38. Support groups for people bereaved by suicide

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    Facing the future provides safe online support groups for people bereaved by suicide where they can talk through their feelings with others who have similar experiences.

  39. This week is Know Your Numbers week, get your blood pressure checked

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    Know Your Numbers week is 4-10th September

  40. Historical Health Quiz with Healthwatch

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  41. Healthwatch Brighton and Hove - Board Meeting Papers September 2023

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    These are the board papers for the Board of Directors meeting held on 11th September 2023.

  42. Third of people in England lack confidence they can access critical NHS services

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    New research by Healthwatch england suggests that people need more confidence that the NHS can provide timely care.

  43. Your experiences of getting prescription medication

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    Healthwatch England highlight the challenges people have recently told us about when trying to get prescription medication.

  44. Public engagement event – St Peter’s Patient Participation Group (6.9.23) and news about their new premises (January 2024)

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    Healthwatch Brighton and Hove attended the Patient Participation Group (PPG) meeting for St Peter’s GP Practice on 6 September 2023 - read our report to learn what happened and what questions were asked

  45. Advice for patients during the latest industrial action by doctors - September

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    People urged to support the NHS across Sussex during latest consultants’ industrial action in September and October

  46. Updated COVID-19 and flu vaccination information, September 2023

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    People who are most at risk can now book a COVID-19 booster vaccination.

  47. Public engagement event – Brunswick Square festival

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    At the Brunswick Square festival, Healthwatch Brighton and Hove ran a stall to raise awareness of our organisation and to hear people’s views and experiences of health and social care in the City.

  48. CQC Report: The Broadway Surgery, September 2023

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    Read the latest Care Quality Commission report on The Broadway Surgery

  49. B&H Older People's Council AGM - 4th Oct 2023

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  50. CQC Report: Regency Surgery, September 2023

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    Read the latest Care Quality Commission report on Regency Surgery Surgery