1. Patients in Sussex share their latest experiences of dentistry with Healthwatch

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    In January 2023, the three Sussex Healthwatch undertook a short poll to gather people’s recent experiences of accessing NHS dentistry. 60% of patients told Healthwatch they are not confident about their ability to access NHS dental services

  2. Celebrating 10 years of Healthwatch

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    This year marks 10 years of Healthwatch helping to make care better

  3. Healthwatch Brighton and Hove Annual Performance Report 2023 (1st April 2022 and 31st March 2023)

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    Our Annual Performance Report demonstrates what we have achieved between 1st April 2022 and 31st March 2023.

  4. Survey - We'd like to know your experiences of NHS health and care in Brighton and Hove

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    NHS Sussex has launched a new survey to find out about your experiences and views of health and care services.

  5. PRESS RELEASE: CQC downgrades local NHS Trust

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    CQC downgrades local NHS Trust but care remains “outstanding”

  6. 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.

  7. Enter and View report: Maternity Ward at Royal Sussex County Hospital April 2023

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

  8. Volunteers' Week - Thank you to all our volunteers

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    A huge thank you to all our volunteers for their help, dedication and hard work for Healthwatch.

  9. NHS Sussex and Healthwatch announce new role

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    NHS Sussex and Healthwatch in Sussex announce a new role supporting our strategy for Improving Lives Together

  10. Spring COVID-19 Vaccinations

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    People aged 75 years and older, residents in care homes for older people, and those aged 5 years and over with a weakened immune system are being offered a seasonal coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination.

  11. How are rising costs affecting our use of health services?

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    The cost of living crisis is having a detrimental impact on people's decisions about their healthcare. If you're disabled, on means-tested benefits or aged 18-24, you're more likely to avoid vital health services due to the fear of costs.

  12. Inspection report into special educational needs and disabilities published

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    Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) published an inspection report and say ‘most children and young people’s needs are identified accurately and assessed in a timely and effective way right from the start’.

  13. The new Louisa Martindale Building opens this month

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    The new 11 storey, £500 million Louisa Martindale Building at the Royal Sussex County Hospital will open in June.

  14. Cost of living - a barrier to healthcare for the most vulnerable

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    The cost of living is having a detrimental impact on people's decisions about their healthcare. But if you are disabled, on means-tested benefits or aged 18-24, you're more likely to avoid vital health services due to the fear of extra costs.

  15. CQC takes action to protect people at Sussex care home

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated The Highviews, a residential care home in Brighton inadequate.

  16. Brighton & Hove Autism Strategy Survey

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    Brighton & Hove City Council want to find out how they can improve services for autistic people in the city.

  17. Direct Payments (DPs) survey for Brighton & Hove City Council

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    Read our report for Brighton & Hove City Council about people's experiences of using Direct Payment to receive care in the city.

  18. Where to get help in hot weather

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    During hot weather, health services may report on high levels of demand due to an increased number of people seeking medical help because of the heat. Find out where to get help.

  19. CQC report Bristol Gardens MK Dental Practice June 2023

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    Read the Care Quality Commission report on Bristol Gardens Brighton Dental Partnership (MK Dental), June 2023

  20. 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.

  21. 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.

  22. Primary care complaints are changing

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    From 1 July, primary care complaints function will be changing. Find out what these changes will mean.

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

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    Public enquiries report during January - March 2023

  24. 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.

  25. 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

  26. 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

  27. 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.

  28. 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.

  29. 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

  30. 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

  31. 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.

  32. 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.

  33. 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.

  34. 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.

  35. 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.

  36. 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.

  37. £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.

  38. 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.

  39. 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.

  40. 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.

  41. 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.

  42. 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

  43. 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

  44. 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.

  45. 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.

  46. 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.

  47. 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