News and reports

This document provides a summary of the public enquiries we received between July to September 2022.

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.

Healthwatch Brighton & Hove is sharing this information on behalf of Bria Browne – PhD Student, Brighton & Sussex Medical School

"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."

"Being a volunteer has been rewarding"

'I have been working on the Hospital Discharge project since January 2021 and simply enjoy speaking to people.'

NHS England seeking feedback from those with recent experience of emergency and urgent care services

Healthwatch England Chair and National Director respond to the death of Queen Elizabeth II

Have you or your loved one struggled to get a GP referral for tests or treatment?

Healthwatch has worked closely with Caroline Lucas MP's team in Brighton over the past year as she had a strong interest in what is happening to NHS dentistry. We have asked 21 questions of the Minister responsible for dentistry provision.

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.

Welcome to our August 2022 Healthwatch newsletter. This includes information about our work, updates on health, social care and COVID-19.