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Healthwatch Brighton and Hove regularly evaluates its projects and reviews of health and care services to assess how effectively we have engaged with the general population of the city and its diverse communities. This Equality Impact Assessment (EIA) provides detail on the extent to which this was achieved in the last year.

Children and Young People (CYP) were asked for their views about how substance misuse services, sexual health services and therapeutic support services could better engage with them. Find out what they told us.

Learn more about annual health checks if you have diabetes. And learn more about your risk of developing diabetes and the action you can take to prevent that from happening

It's the third day of Carers Week, and the theme today is 'Younger Carers'.

The Sussex Dental Helpline is available to help people access the dental care they need, as quickly and conveniently as possible.

In May 2024, the three Healthwatch teams in Sussex sought your experiences of being seen by a Physician Associate. Read the results.

Healthwatch in Sussex is the local independent watchdog for health and care and we would like to hear about your most recent experience of eConsult, including what works well and where it could be improved.

In June this year, after seven years with Healthwatch, I will be moving on.
I have really enjoyed my time at Healthwatch, working with our lovely staff team, Board and fantastic volunteer team. I have seen Healthwatch build its reputation in the city and having earned much respect from stakeholders and the public.

We consider our volunteers as part of our extended team. We could not have achieved half of what we do, without your dedication, help and hard work. You have all contributed to enabling better health and social care services and more access for service users across Brighton and Hove.

Volunteers’ Week is an annual celebration of the contribution millions like you make across the UK through volunteering in their communities.

A digital booklet on how to use South East Coast Ambulance Services.

Please see the PDF below for the late May Bank Holiday Pharmacy opening times in Sussex.

Information to support you to stay well