1. Do you need help getting to hospital?

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    Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments.

  2. Healthwatch Brighton and Hove - Annual Report 2019

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    This year's Annual Report, showcasing the views of the people of Brighton & Hove, and the hard work of our volunteers, staff and board throughout the year.

  3. Equality Impact Assessment 2018

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    Our annual review on how much our work reach the diverse population of Brighton and Hove.

  4. The Annual Brighton Trans and Non-Binary Conference 2017

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    The Annual Brighton trans and non-binary conference invites trans and non-binary people; researchers; people from the public, community and voluntary sector, and those who want to know more about trans lives and trans issues to the 2017 conference.

  5. Healthwatch report is referenced by Caroline Lucas

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    Geoffrey Bowden talks with Caroline Lucas, MP for Brighton Pavilion & Co-leader of the Green Party.

  6. Benefits assessments - are they meeting the needs of local people?

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    “Vulnerable adults badly let down by benefits assessments" - 0ur in-depth report highlights how local benefits assessments fail to meet the needs of local people.

  7. Focus on women's health - All-Party Parliamentary Group on Women's Health

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    In March, our Board Chair, Fran McCabe attended the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Women’s Health Conference at the House of Commons.

  8. Consultation on Domestic Violence and Abuse

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    Brighton & Hove and East Sussex are developing a joint strategy to create an enhanced and coordinated response to various aspects of abuse.

  9. Switchboard - Access to Healthcare Survey (LGBTQ+ D/deaf & HoH)

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    Switchboard has been commissioned by Brighton & Hove City Council to learn about the barriers to accessing healthcare experienced by LGBTQ+ D/deaf and hard of hearing communities.

  10. Equality Impact Assessment 2020

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    Our core work is to gather patient opinion on health and social care services from across the community. The Equality Impact Assessment presents the degree to which the reports we publish reached out to the ‘protected characteristics groups’.

  11. Healthwatch Brighton and Hove - Stakeholder Report 2020

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    Healthwatch Brighton and Hove conducts an annual survey of stakeholders in order to understand their awareness of Healthwatch and assess their views on our activities over the previous year.

  12. Exploring the views and experiences of young people from BAME backgrounds around local sexual health services

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    Healthwatch Brighton and Hove worked alongside Young Healthwatch to gather the views and opinions of BAME young people, aged 17-25 and living in Brighton and Hove around local sexual health services and STIs.

  13. Healthwatch Brighton and Hove - Annual Report 2020

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    Our Annual Report for the period to March 2020, highlighting the work and achievements over the past year, which includes the impact Coronavirus and COVID-19 has had on our organisation.

  14. Healthwatch in Sussex: Restoration and Recovery Programme

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    We have today released an interim report from the Healthwatch in Sussex public survey on digital consultations, combined with results from the Sussex CCG‘s survey on NHS communications with patients (where comparable questions were used).

  15. Sussex Interpreting Services' Service User Views and Experiences

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    Sussex Interpreting Services (SIS) exists to enable full access, for people with language needs, to publicly funded services in order to improve health, education and overall quality of life

  16. BAME youth sexual health survey

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    Are you a young person aged 17-24 from a Black, Asian or Ethnic Minority background?

  17. The Big Health and Care Conversation: Brighton & Hove ‘Caring Together’ and the Sussex and East Surrey Sustainability and Transformation Partnership

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    The Department of Health (DoH), and Healthwatch England [HWE] have asked local Healthwatch to be involved in Sustainability and Transformation Partnerships (STPs)

  18. Healthwatch Bulletin - Health, Social Care and COVID-19

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    Welcome to another Healthwatch Health, Social Care and COVID-19 Bulletin for the 18th September 2020

  19. “A good send-off?” Patients’ and Family's experiences of End of Life Care

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    Today Healthwatch Brighton and Hove publish a report into the experiences of people receiving end of life care. 15 people and their families told Healthwatch about their experiences in and out of hospital.

  20. “A good send off?” A new Healthwatch report into End of Life care

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    Today Healthwatch Brighton and Hove publish a report into the experiences of people receiving end of life care. 15 people and their families told Healthwatch about their experiences in and out of hospital.

  21. Healthwatch Bulletin - Health, Social Care and COVID-19

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    Welcome to another Healthwatch Health, Social Care and COVID-19 Bulletin for the 16th October 2020

  22. The Big Debate

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    In response to the disproportionate of COVID-19 on ethnic minorities, the CCG are working with Diversity Resource International to host a series of webinars.

  23. Why you should join our Care Home Webinar

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    Les discusses with Michelle as to why you should come and join the webinar on Tuesday 10th November.

  24. Young People's Preferences Towards the Future of Health and Social Care Services in Sussex - Findings during the Coronavirus Pandemic

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    Young Healthwatch has worked alongside Healthwatch Brighton and Hove to explore young people’s
    experiences of Sussex health and social care services during the coronavirus pandemic (including phone,
    video and online appointments).

  25. Accessing health and care services - Interviews with 104 respondents - full report 19Nov2020

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    This report outlines conversations with a sample of people who completed the ‘Accessing health and care services: findings during the Coronavirus pandemic’ survey. The interviews provided opportunity for people to talk more about their experiences.

  26. Healthwatch Bulletin - Health, Social Care and COVID-19 (8.1.21)

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    Welcome to our first Healthwatch bulletin of 2021, providing you with updates on Health, Social Care, and COVID-19

  27. Young Healthwatch

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    Find out more about our new project with YMCA Brighton & Hove.

  28. Digital Exclusion – Briefing report

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    This reports looks at the different definitions of digital exclusion, why people are digitally excluded, why is it important, and its extent nationally and locally. It also looks at local efforts to increase digital inclusion.

  29. Healthwatch Brighton and Hove activity report covering July 2020 to February 2021

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    This report describes Healthwatch Brighton and Hove activities from July 2020 to February 2021.

  30. Conversations about End of Life: What's Important to you? (Webinar)

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    Thinking ahead to the end of life is a sensitive subject that no one likes to think about. However, the better we plan the more likely we are to have a good send-off.

  31. “A Good Send-Off?” Patients’ and Family’s Experiences of End of Life Care. One year on (March 2021)

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    We have published this follow on report to “A Good Send-Off” - a study which explored the experiences of people receiving end of life care.

  32. Quiet COVID-19 Vaccination Session at The Brighton Centre - Sunday 2nd May

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    Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust is pleased to be able to offer a dedicated ‘Quiet COVID-19 Vaccination Session’ for people requiring their first dose COVID vaccination.

  33. People’s experiences and views about Covid-19 vaccinations in Brighton and Hove

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    From February 13th 2021, Healthwatch Brighton and Hove explored people’s experiences and views about the COVID-19 vaccine.

  34. Healthwatch Bulletin - Health, Social Care and COVID-19 (14.5.21)

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    Welcome to our Healthwatch bulletin. This includes an update on the COVID-19 vaccination programme and our regular bulletin on health, social care and COVID data.

  35. Conversations about End of Life: What's important to you? (Webinar)

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    A webinar held in May openly discussed end of life care. Healthwatch Brighton and Hove and Local Healthwatch across Sussex, held a webinar on Wednesday, 12th May, 12.00 pm – 2.00 pm, to openly discuss this sensitive and difficult issue.

  36. VacciNation: Exploring vaccine confidence amongst BAME communities (a Healthwatch England report)

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    New research explores vaccine confidence amongst people from African, Bangladeshi, Caribbean, and Pakistani backgrounds. Healthwatch England want to understand these barriers to ensure key lessons are taken forward for future public health campaigns.

  37. Your rights as lesbian, gay, bi and trans patients

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    This General Medical Council guide explains the standards that lesbian, gay, bi and trans patients should expect from their doctor; what the GMC are doing to support LGBT patients; and information about organisations that provide advice or advocacy.

  38. Where to find "Easy Read" information for people with a learning disability

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    Brighton and Hove City Council have published a new Easy Read section on their website.

  39. Healthwatch Bulletin - Health, Social Care and COVID-19 (18.6.21)

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    Welcome to our Healthwatch bulletin. This includes an update on the COVID-19 vaccination programme and our regular bulletin on health, social care and COVID data.

  40. Exploring Young People's perceived barriers to accessing video/phone mental health appointments - a solution focused consultation

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    Ready, Set, Connect! is a solution-focused, youth-led consultation of young people (aged 16-25) across Sussex. Exploring the barriers young people face when accessing remote mental health appointments

  41. Healthwatch Brighton and Hove - Annual Report 2021

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    Our Annual Report for the period to March 2021, highlighting the work and achievements over the past year, which includes our response to COVID-19.

  42. Healthwatch Bulletin - Health, Social Care and COVID-19 (28.8.21)

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    Welcome to our Healthwatch bulletin. This includes an update on the COVID-19 vaccination programme and our regular bulletin on health, social care and COVID data.

  43. People’s views about remote access to appointments during the Covid-19 pandemic – compilation of evidence

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    Follow our ‘Accessing health and care services – findings during the Coronavirus pandemic’ (October 2020), we have strengthened our understanding of people’s opinions towards remote consultations though a compilation of recent evidence.

  44. Healthwatch Bulletin - Health, Social Care and COVID-19 (24.12.21)

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    Welcome to our Healthwatch bulletin. This includes an update on the COVID-19 vaccination programme and our regular bulletin on health, social care and COVID data.

  45. 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

  46. 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.

  47. 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.

  48. Many NHS Trusts not supporting equal access to care for deaf and blind people

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    New research by Healthwatch England shows that many NHS trusts are not meeting their legal duty to help people with additional communication needs.