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To our lovely volunteers, an enormous thank you for everything you have supported us with over this past year - 2024/25
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The more people share their ideas, experiences and concerns about NHS and social care, the more services can understand what works, what doesn't and what people want from care in the future.
How we're making a difference
Find out more about the ways we're helping to improve people's experiences of health and social care services in Brighton & Hove in our annual report for 2022-23.
News and views
100,000 Sussex patients are now registered with a GP online
The NHS has reached a major milestone, with more than one million people across England now registered with a…
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Brighton & Hove Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment consultation…
Brighton & Hove Health and Wellbeing Board is carrying out a Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA) for…
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"I do enjoy the role. The service users are always welcoming and appreciative of the visit as often they don't see many people. We need to ensure that standards are reviewed and improved as demands for care in the home is certainly going to rise. I like to feel that in this small way we might make a difference. It certainly makes you appreciate your own situation. "
Latest reports and publication
Equality Impact Assessment 2024-2025
Healthwatch Brighton and Hove regularly evaluates its projects and…
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Healthwatch visits to University Hospitals Sussex NHS Trust as part of the PLACE programme
Healthwatch Brighton and Hove conducted visits to various sites run…
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Advice and information
Mental Health Support in Sussex - text SUSSEX to 85258 for free, 24/7 help
Starting from 1st April 2025, individuals across Sussex can access free, round the clock mental health support by texting SUSSEX to 85258. This…
How are NHS patient records managed?
Everyone who uses the NHS in England could soon have a single patient record that collates information about your health care. So how and where are…
Gloji - Free healthy lifestyle and weight management programmes across Brighton & Hove
Gloji is offering free programmes across Brighton & Hove with new adult groups starting at various Leisure Centres. Families can also join with…
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Apply to become a Healthwatch volunteer using our online application form below, or download a copy to send in to us via email or post.
Other than for Homecare Check, we have momentarily paused onboarding for new volunteers but will relaunch recruitment later this summer. For now, please only apply if you are interested in volunteering as part of our Homecare Check team.