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Up to 1.5 million disabled people could be missing out on social care support
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.
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Pharmacy opening times for late May Bank Holiday 2024
Please see the PDF below for the late May Bank Holiday Pharmacy opening times in Sussex.
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Have you have been seen, or cared for, by a Physician Associate?
Healthwatch would like to hear from you if you have been seen, or cared for, by a Physician Associate. Our 6-question survey will take just a few minutes to complete and closes on 31st May.
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Have your say on new rights for patients
The Government has launched a consultation on the NHS Constitution, which sets out your rights as an NHS patient. Read why it's important to have your say.
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NHS pharmacies in the South East begin treating people for common conditions
Patients in South East will now be able to get treatment for seven common conditions at their high street pharmacy without needing to see a GP, as part of a major transformation in the way the NHS delivers care.
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Social care: new workforce strategy launched
For the first time ever, the adult social care sector has come together to develop the Workforce Strategy it needs. Read Healthwatch England's…
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Am I seeing a physician associate or a doctor?
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…
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No change to Worthing Hospital maternity service
We are sharing this news story on behalf of University Hospitals Sussex concerning maternity services provided at Worthing Hospital
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Your experiences of using eConsult
In June 2024, the three Healthwatch teams in Sussex sought your experiences of using eConsult. Read the results.
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Mystery shop of the translation facility at the Royal Sussex County Hospital
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Healthwatch Brighton and Hove - Annual Report 2023-24
We have published our Annual Report covering the period from April 2023 to March 2024, highlighting our work and achievements over the past year. Read how your stories have helped to deliver change.
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Healthwatch Brighton and Hove - Board Meeting Papers April 2024
These are the board papers for the Board of Directors meeting to be held on 8th Aprril 2024.
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