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Stoptober is back
Stoptober is a national campaign calling on smokers in England to join the 2.5 million others who have made a quit attempt with the campaign previously.
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Pharmacy Opening Times for August Bank Holiday 2024
Stay informed this August Bank Holiday by checking your local pharmacy's opening times.
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Rottingdean pharmacy closure
The pharmacy has had to close for reasons that are beyond the control of both the contractor - who runs the pharmacy - and the NHS.
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NHS buildings - your stories - Healthwatch England research
With NHS premises in a dire state and a repair backlog growing, Healthwatch England have analysed people's experiences of the NHS estate, including hospitals, A&E waiting rooms, and parking facilities.
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Patient survey reveals 75% satisfaction with GP services in Sussex
A national survey on people’s experiences with GP surgeries, dentists, and pharmacies has revealed that 75% of respondents are satisfied with their GP service in Sussex.
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How to access the right service for your needs this Brighton & Hove Pride
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.
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Flu and COVID-19 Seasonal Vaccination Programme: autumn/winter 2024/25 - announcement from NHS England
The government has accepted final advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) regarding a COVID-19 autumn/winter 2024/25…
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Take Part: Mindfulness for Adolescents and Carers Study
A clinical study targeting adolescents and carers using mindfulness therapy to end depression, offered by the University of Cambridge and Sussex…
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Mental Health Rehabilitation & Supported Housing Survey
Sussex Partnership is reviewing the way they provide community mental health rehabilitation services in Sussex, and they want to hear from you.
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Latest reports and publication
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Our workplan for 2024/25
This document describes the health and social care projects that Healthwatch Brighton and Hove will work on over the next year. It also describes internal projects that support the successful operation of our organisation. This document is updated quarterly
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Your experiences of using pharmacy services
In July 2024, the three Healthwatch teams in Sussex sought your experiences of using pharmacy services. Read the results.
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Patient feedback about the Emergency department at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, July 2024
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).
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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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