News and reports

Healthwatch England's annual report outlines how the public’s stories have changed care for the better, and the work Healthwatch is doing to make sure that the health and social care system puts patients at its very heart.

A report on how Healthwatch uses your feedback to improve health and social care services - January 2025.

Our Spotlight is an opportunity to share local projects, organisations and events which benefit the community. This month we’re spotlighting… Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove.

This improved urgent dental care is designed to help people access the support they need, as quickly and conveniently as possible.

Cervical Cancer Prevention Week is 20th - 26th of January, with the NHS encouraging everyone to contact their GP or local sexual health clinic to book a screening.

Read the latest Care Quality Commission report on London Care - Brighton.

Flu cases are high – help stop the spread with advice from NHS Sussex.

Find out more about the resources and services available with Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove.

Healthwatch England and a coalition of trade unions, professional bodies, charities and patient groups, call for an end to treating patients in corridors and other inappropriate spaces.

In December 2024, Healthwatch in Sussex sought experiences of bowel, breast and cervical cancer screening from people across Sussex.

These are the board papers for the Board of Directors meeting held on 13th January 2025. Minutes of the meeting will be published once these have been approved at the April 2025 Board meeting.

Read Healthwatch England's response to the plan, which aims to tackle record NHS waiting times and improve people's experience while they wait.