1. Where to find LGBTQ+ support and resources

    Advice and Information -

    Resources for LGBTQ+ people

  2. Take our LGBTQ+ health and social care survey

    News -

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

    Report -

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

  4. 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.

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

    Report -

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

  6. Healthwatch Brighton and Hove - Annual Report 2022

    Report -

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

  7. Press Release: Healthwatch Brighton Annual Report 2022 published

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    We have launched our Annual Report for 2021-2022

  8. How to access mental health support if you're lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender

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    Mental health problems are more common among lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBTQ+) people. If you are struggling, feel alone or need a little help, then check out our guide on how you can get the support you need - Advice from Healthwatch

  9. What mental health support is available for children and young people

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    The Children and Young People's Sussex Mental Healthline went live on Monday 4 July 2022.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. Healthwatch Newsletter - July 2022

    News -

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

  13. Healthwatch Newsletter - Aug 2022

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

  14. 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.

  15. Designing emergency and urgent care services around users

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    NHS England seeking feedback from those with recent experience of emergency and urgent care services

  16. Meet our volunteer - Paul

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    'I have been working on the Hospital Discharge project since January 2021 and simply enjoy speaking to people.'

  17. 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."

  18. 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.

  19. Healthwatch Brighton and Hove six-month Performance Report (1st April - 30th September 2022)

    Report -

    Our six-month performance report demonstrates what we have achieved between April 1st 2022 and September 30th 2022.

  20. Our enter and view report on Sussex Partnership Foundation Trust sites

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    In September, Healthwatch Brighton and Hove conducted visits to two sites run by the Sussex Partnership Foundation NHS Trust (SPFT). Six of our trained volunteers and one staff member conducted these visits. Read what we found

  21. Surveys of mental health and emotional wellbeing services in Sussex

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    Sussex Health & Care and Foundations for Our Future are running two surveys accessing Child's mental health and emotional wellbeing services in Sussex.

  22. Healthwatch bulletin, December 2022

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    We hope you are all keeping well. Welcome to our bulletin on health and social care and COVID-19.

  23. Primary care recovery plan – what does it mean for you and your loved ones?

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    NHS England has recently published its "Delivery plan for recovering access to primary care". We outline what the planned changes will mean for you.

  24. 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.

  25. 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.

  26. 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.

  27. 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.

  28. 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.

  29. National suicide strategy sets out plan to cut deaths in at-risk groups

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    The government has published a new national strategy.

  30. SPFT Access to Mental Health Services Survey

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    NHS Sussex are running a survey on how best to enable people who need support and help with their mental health to find and access appropriate local mental health services directly.

  31. CQC's State of Care report - our response

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    Care Quality Commissions has today published its annual State of Care report, highlighting that a combination of cost-of-living crisis and workforce pressures risks ‘unfair care’ for many people. Read Healthwatch's response.

  32. CQC report lowers rating for Chalkhill ward (run by Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust)

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    Following two inspections in June 2023, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has lowered its rating for Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust’s child and adolescent mental health (CAMHS) ward at Chalkhill, from 'Good' to 'Requires Improvement'.

  33. CQC Report: Lavender House, November 2023

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    Read the latest Care Quality Commission report on Lavender House.

  34. Emotional support during the perinatal experience - Collective findings Brighton & Hove 2023

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    We contributed to a nationwide review on maternity services. We spoke to local women and their partners about emotional support during the perinatal experience (pregnancy, birth and post-birth up to one year afterwards) and gave findings to Healthwatch England who called for national policy change.

  35. Healthwatch Brighton and Hove - commentary on the ICS's Shared Delivery Plan and its development

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    Healthwatch Brighton Hove commented on the Sussex Shared Delivery Plan for a special Health and Wellbeing Board in June 2023. Read what we said and how we helped to influence the final document.

  36. How do you feel about health and care in Sussex?

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    Healthwatch in Sussex would like to hear from you about your experiences of accessing NHS Sussex services

  37. Are you a resident in Whitehawk? Share your views

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    Take this one minute survey to share your views about local health and social care services

  38. Healthwatch England Annual report 2022-23

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    In their 2022-23 annual report, Healthwatch England shares the value that the public's voices bring to health and social care services. Read about their work and the next steps they plan to take. They refer to the work undertaken by Healthwatch in Brighton and Hove (on GPs) and Healthwatch in Sussex (on dentistry).

  39. Healthwatch England's response to the latest British Social Attitudes Survey results

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    Public satisfaction with the NHS has fallen to the lowest level ever recorded, according to analysis of the latest British Social Attitudes Survey.

  40. Healthwatch Brighton and Hove Annual Performance Report 2023 (1st April 2023 and 31st March 2024)

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    Our Annual Performance Report demonstrates what we have achieved between 1st April 2023 and 31st March 2023.

  41. 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!

  42. 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.