News and reports

The British Medical Association has announced today that GPs will start capping appointments in an immediate work-to-rule action following a dispute over funding levels. Read our response.

We are sharing patient feedback collated by us since July 2023. This is in response to ongoing concerns raised about the environment of the Emergency Department (ED) at the Royal Sussex County Hospital (RSCH), which is part of University Hospitals Sussex NHS Trust (UHSx).

The NHS in Sussex is calling on those planning to attend Brighton & Hove Pride weekend, to use the right service for their health needs, and to keep emergency services free for those who need them the most.

Read the latest Care Quality Commission report on Asher Nursing Home.

In June 2024, the three Healthwatch teams in Sussex sought your experiences of using eConsult. Read the results.

For the first time ever, the adult social care sector has come together to develop the Workforce Strategy it needs. Read Healthwatch England's response.

What are physician associates? Find out about their training and what kind of care they can provide.

The NHS plans to triple the number of physician associates it employs. But how much do patients know about this role, and how can their role be safely expanded?

We are sharing this news story on behalf of University Hospitals Sussex concerning maternity services provided at Worthing Hospital

Read our report

A Healthwatch England poll of 1,504 working-age disabled adults found that 28% have never accessed social care or other support despite potentially being eligible. They call for a fully funded, long-term plan to reform social care.

Healthwatch England responds to this year's GP Patient Survey.