We have published our Annual Report highlighting our work and achievements over the past year. Read how your experiences have helped to deliver real change in Brighton and Hove.
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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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
The next strike action, by junior (resident) doctors
Key information and messages for the public
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The updated Accessible Information Standard is now available
NHS England has published the long-awaited updates to the Accessible Information Standard.
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"My involvement has provided an opportunity for patients to tell their story. We gain an understanding of how health and social services can improve and this is welcomed by the hospital."
Latest reports and publication
Report: independent review into the procurement of Whitehawk GP services
An independent review of the process to launch a new contract for GP…
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Our workplan for 2025/26
This document describes the health and social care projects that…
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Advice and information
NHS support for refugees and people seeking asylum
Are you a refugee or seeking asylum in England? Learn about how to access NHS care and what services you’re entitled to.
What choices do you have at your GP practice?
Healthwatch England has published new research showing that there are significant gaps between the choices patients want when booking a GP…
Understanding NHS dental charges
A guide designed to help you understand the treatment NHS dentistry does and does not provide, the charges for NHS dental services, and who is…
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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.