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Blog -
Ian shares his story of trying to access mental health support and its impact on his wellbeing. Do you have an account that NHS services could learn from? -
Advice and Information -
Welcome to our June 2022 Healthwatch newsletter. This includes information about our work, updates on health, social care and COVID-19. -
Advice and Information -
Welcome to our May 2022 Healthwatch newsletter. This includes information about our work, updates on health, social care and COVID-19. -
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Welcome to our April 2022 Healthwatch newsletter. This includes information about our work, updates on health, social care and COVID-19. -
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Welcome to our March 2022 Healthwatch newsletter. This includes information about our work, updates on health, social care and COVID-19. -
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Welcome to our February 2022 Healthwatch newsletter. This includes information about our work, updates on health, social care and COVID-19. -
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Welcome to our January 2022 Healthwatch newsletter. This includes information about our work, updates on health, social care and COVID-19. -
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People aged 55 to 74 living in Brighton and Hove, and Crawley will be invited to an NHS lung health check over the next 18 months in a drive to improve earlier diagnosis of lung cancer and save more lives. -
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Thousands of patients with ear, nose and throat problems are going to benefit from quicker and more direct access to support and treatment after the launch of Sussex’s brand-new ENT service -
News -
NHS England has announced changes (on 19th July) to the NHS dental contract – the first in 16 years, which should start to improve access for patients
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Thanks to you, NHS England will take several steps to ensure better dental support for people with complex problems and improve the information for those trying to find an NHS dentist. Read our response -
Report -
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. -
Report -
This document provides a summary of the public enquiries we received between April to June 2022. -
Report -
We spoke to 20 people who had ‘poor’ or ‘very poor’ internet skills. This study showed that the context of use was an important part of digital exclusion, with some people happy to use the internet for some purposes but not for health and care. -
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Welcome to our July 2022 Healthwatch newsletter. This includes information about our work, updates on health, social care and COVID-19. -
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Healthwatch England finds that record NHS waiting times appear to be increasing the number of people paying for private care, according to a new BBC analysis. Read their response -
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The NHS has announced a new plan and more money to improve support for Long Covid. Find out how the experiences you shared helped make the difference. -
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Following an unannounced inspection in April 2022, the CQC, Care Quality Commission have downgraded the Royal Sussex County Hospital Accident & Emergency Department from "Good" to "Required Improvement". Read our press release. -
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NHS England has achieved the first milestone in its plan to eliminate backlogs caused by Covid. Read Healthwatch England's response. -
Report -
Healthwatch volunteers undertook an Enter and View visit to two wards at the Royal Sussex County Hospital - read about what they found and our recommendations -
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We are delighted to announce that Geoffrey Bowden has been appointed Chair of Healthwatch Brighton and Hove. -
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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. -
News -
New plans to open surgical hubs should reduce the backlog of patients waiting for care. Healthwatch England's National Director Louise Ansari highlights the need for a focus on tackling health inequalities. -
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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. -
News -
Have you or your loved one struggled to get a GP referral for tests or treatment? -
News -
Healthwatch England Chair and National Director respond to the death of Queen Elizabeth II -
News -
NHS England seeking feedback from those with recent experience of emergency and urgent care services -
Blog -
'I have been working on the Hospital Discharge project since January 2021 and simply enjoy speaking to people.' -
Blog -
"Being a volunteer has been rewarding" -
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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." -
News -
Healthwatch Brighton & Hove is sharing this information on behalf of Bria Browne – PhD Student, Brighton & Sussex Medical School -
News -
The government will today announce its plans to improve access to GPs, including same-day appointments for those that need them. Read on Healthwatch England's response. -
News -
This document provides a summary of the public enquiries we received between July to September 2022. -
Advice and Information -
Free physical activity support helps patients to prepare for cancer treatments, help manage the side effects of treatment and supports recovery. -
Advice and Information -
If you need support following a bereavement, we have pulled together some useful useful information and contacts -
Report -
Healthwatch England's latest findings reveal what people have been telling them about their experience of urgent and emergency care services. -
News -
Would you know where to turn for social care support? New polling finds over 40% of people don’t. This confusion can result in people not getting the care they need. Read Healthwatch England's latest findings. -
Report -
Our six-month performance report demonstrates what we have achieved between April 1st 2022 and September 30th 2022. -
News -
The NHS want better health and care for all across Sussex, today and in the future. -
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Healthwatch Brighton and Hove has announced that Alan Boyd is to become its new Chief Executive Officer in April 2023 taking over from David Liley, who will be retiring. -
News -
Welcome to our October 2022 Healthwatch newsletter. This includes information about our work, updates on health, social care and COVID-19. -
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Healthwatch Brighton and Hove's work with the patients of New Larchwood Surgery, resulting in the practice reversing its decision to reduce hours and services, has received Highly Commended by a national awards scheme.
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Advice and Information -
Not sure whether you’re eligible for a flu vaccine or how to get it? Read Healthwatch England's frequently asked questions. -
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The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published its annual State of Care report, which highlights that gridlocked health and care system is leading to deterioration in people’s access to and experience of care. -
News -
Terrence Higgins Trust, the UK’s leading HIV and sexual health charity, are conducting a research project regarding unmet need in sexual health, which involves a survey and individual interviews. -
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NHS Sussex calls on people in Sussex to be more Diabetes aware. -
Report -
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 -
News -
Welcome to our November 2022 Healthwatch newsletter. This includes information about our work, updates on health, social care and COVID-19. -
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Help individuals with a learning disability stay well this winter