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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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How do you feel about health and care in Sussex?
Healthwatch in Sussex would like to hear from you about your experiences of accessing NHS Sussex services
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Barriers and inequalities in cervical screening
Healthwatch England's blog brings together some of the key challenges people have shared about cervical screening with their local Healthwatch, including in Brighton & Hove.
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Share your experience of using eConsult to get advice or help from your GP
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,…
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Goodbye and thank you. From Michelle, Project Coordinator
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…
I have really enjoyed my time at Healthwatch, working with our…
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To all our lovely volunteers, a massive thank you for everything you have supported us on this year 2023 – 2024.
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.…
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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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Healthwatch Brighton and Hove - Board Meeting Papers July 2024
These are the board papers for the Board of Directors meeting to be held on 8th July 2024.
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Equalities Impact Assessment 2023-2024
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.
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Stakeholder Survey 2024
Healthwatch Brighton and Hove regularly asks for feedback from stakeholders. This report provides a summary of the responses to our latest survey.
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