1. Helpline enquires to Healthwatch Brighton and Hove: April 1st 2023 – March 31st 2024

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    Between April 1st 2023 and March 31st 2024, we received 365 enquiries to our helpline. These were a combination of phone call messages (42), feedback through our website (142) and emails (126). All enquiries are handled by two experienced, trained and DBS checked Healthwatch volunteers.

  2. NHS misses A&E waiting time target for March 2024

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    On 11th April, it was confirmed that NHS Trusts had missed the nationally set target to admit, discharge or transfer 76% of patients within 4 hours of arriving at A&E by March 2024

  3. Menopause support groups

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    Brighton Women’s Centre (BWC) holds a monthly group to share experiences around the menopause and also runs a weekly online energy reset session.

  4. Enter and View Report: The Emergency Department at the Royal Sussex County Hospital March 2024

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    Healthwatch Brighton & Hove undertook an Enter and View visit to the Emergency Department at the Royal Sussex County Hospital - read about what they found and our recommendations.

  5. Pharmacy opening times, May Bank Holiday 2024

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    Information about pharmacy opening times

  6. Share your view to help improve men’s access to mental health services across Brighton & Hove and East Sussex

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    Are you a man 18 years+ in Brighton & Hove or E. Sussex? Take part in UOK's short survey & have the chance to win a £25 Amazon gift card!

  7. Views about Memory Assessment Services (MAS)

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    In April 2024, the three local Healthwatch in Sussex sought people's experiences of Memory Assessment Services in Sussex. We asked six questions and produced a two-page summary report.

  8. Understanding the use and attitudes of digital technology among ethnic minority elders in Brighton and Hove

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    This report outlines findings surrounding the use and attitudes of digital technology among ethnic minority elders in Brighton and Hove. This report informs a second work package which intends to support future engagement in research from this underserved population.

    22 people shared their views and experiences surrounding digital technology. The conversations explored people's digital skills, how digital technology is used, issues surrounding trust, accessing health services, and issues related to age and ethnicity.

  9. Deaf and hard of hearing people's healthcare experiences

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    It's important that deaf and hard-of-hearing people can get information in an accessible way. But feedback suggests not all services are complying with key legislation.

  10. Have your say on new rights for patients

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    The Government has launched a consultation on the NHS Constitution, which sets out your rights as an NHS patient. Read why it's important to have your say.

  11. Have you have been seen, or cared for, by a Physician Associate?

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    Healthwatch would like to hear from you if you have been seen, or cared for, by a Physician Associate. Our 6-question survey will take just a few minutes to complete and closes on 31st May.

  12. Healthwatch Brighton and Hove - Board Meeting April 2025

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  13. Whooping cough advice

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    New data, published last week, shows cases of whooping cough continue to increase with 1,319 cases confirmed in March. Whooping cough is known clinically as ‘pertussis’. Some maternity advice is provided below.

  14. British Sign Language

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    You can contact us for free using a British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter service provided by SignLive.

  15. City’s children’s services rated "outstanding"

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    Brighton & Hove’s children’s services have been rated as ‘Outstanding’ by an Ofsted Inspection of Local Authority Children Services (ILACS).