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Meet our volunteer - Paul
'I have been working on the Hospital Discharge project since January 2021 and simply enjoy speaking to people.'
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Designing emergency and urgent care services around users
NHS England seeking feedback from those with recent experience of emergency and urgent care services
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We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen
Healthwatch England Chair and National Director respond to the death of Queen Elizabeth II
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Are you or your loved one waiting to get a GP referral? Share your views
Have you or your loved one struggled to get a GP referral for tests or treatment?
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Healthwatch gets questions on dentistry raised in Parliament
Healthwatch has been working closely with Caroline Lucas MPs team in Brighton over the past year as she has a strong interest what is happening to NHS dentistry. We have asked 16 questions of the Minister responsible for dentistry provision.
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50 new surgical hubs set to open across England - Healthwatch England's response
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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Healthwatch Newsletter - Aug 2022
Welcome to our August 2022 Healthwatch newsletter. This includes information about our work, updates on health, social care and COVID-19.
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Geoffrey Bowden appointed Chair of Healthwatch Brighton and Hove
We are delighted to announce that Geoffrey Bowden has been appointed Chair of Healthwatch Brighton and Hove.
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Enter and View report: Royal Sussex County Hospital July 2022
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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Milestone in tackling NHS longest waits - Healthwatch England's response
NHS England has achieved the first milestone in its plan to eliminate backlogs caused by Covid. Read Healthwatch England's response.
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PRESS RELEASE: Royal Sussex County Hospital A&E downgraded by regulators (28.7.2022)
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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