1. Rottingdean pharmacy closure

    News -

    The pharmacy has had to close for reasons that are beyond the control of both the contractor - who runs the pharmacy - and the NHS.

  2. Getting help with your mental health

    Advice and Information -

    Find the right service to support you with your mental health.

  3. Our workplan for 2024/25

    Report -

    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

  4. Share Your Experiences of Eye Tests

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    Tell us about your experiences of having your eyes tested.

  5. University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust has published an improvement plan

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    University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust has developed an overarching improvement plan that brings together a range of new and established programmes designed to improve the quality, safety, governance and leadership of services across the Trust. Read more.

  6. Mental Health Rehabilitation & Supported Housing Survey

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    Sussex Partnership is reviewing the way they provide community mental health rehabilitation services in Sussex, and they want to hear from you.

  7. Take Part: Mindfulness for Adolescents and Carers Study

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    A clinical study targeting adolescents and carers using mindfulness therapy to end depression, offered by the University of Cambridge and Sussex Partnership Foundation Trust.

  8. Flu and COVID-19 Seasonal Vaccination Programme: autumn/winter 2024/25 - announcement from NHS England

    News -

    The government has accepted final advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) regarding a COVID-19 autumn/winter 2024/25 vaccination programme.

  9. Pharmacy Opening Times for August Bank Holiday 2024

    News -

    Stay informed this August Bank Holiday by checking your local pharmacy's opening times.

  10. Modern Slavery statement

    Advice and Information -

    Modern slavery is the illegal exploitation of people for personal or commercial gain. It covers a wide range of abuse and exploitation including sexual exploitation, domestic servitude, forced labour, criminal exploitation and organ harvesting. Read more about this and our statement and our commitment to the principles of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and the abolition of modern slavery and human trafficking.

  11. Stoptober is back

    News -

    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.

  12. Share Your Experiences of Hospital Discharge

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    We want to hear about your experiences of being discharged from hospital.

  13. Automated texting keeping patients safe and saving time

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    A new system which sends out automated text messages to some 999 callers is helping the South East Coast Ambulance Service reach more patients, faster.

  14. Help Improve South East Coast Ambulance Service

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    South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) is looking for members of the public to get involved in the work they are doing to elevate the voice of patients and learn from their experiences. The patient voice offers an invaluable perspective that helps SECAmb understand where they are doing well and what areas they need to improve.

  15. A local diagnosis: Learning the lessons of Community Diagnostic Centres - National Healthwatch Report

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    Healthwatch research unpacks people's experiences using Community Diagnostic Centres and lessons for expanding community-based care.

  16. Healthwatch Brighton and Hove Communications Plan, March 2024 - April 2026

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    Our Communication Plan sets out how Healthwatch Brighton and Hove uses communications to achieve its vision and mission and strengthen its approach to achieving them. Our strategy provides a framework for the delivery of effective communications which are clear, appropriate and help the organisation achieve its goals.

  17. Healthwatch Brighton and Hove Engagement Plan 2024-27

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    This document describes how we decide who to engage with to meet our statutory duties. This informed decision is based on three elements:

    • A range of local data sources (both internally and externally to Healthwatch Brighton and Hove).
    • What we already know about the population of Brighton and Hove (mostly council data).
    • The policy context from the Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Brighton and Hove City Council (BHCC).

    We conclude this strategy by outlining our engagement plans for 2024-2027 in terms of our target priorities for each year and expected outcomes.

  18. CQC Publishes Inpatient Survey for 2023

    News -

    The Care Quality Commission has published its annual survey on inpatient hospital care.

  19. Darzi review: Time to reset the contract between patients and the NHS?

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    Lord Darzi’s Independent Investigation of the NHS highlights the NHS's problems but presents a chance for change. Read the response from Healthwatch England.

  20. New RSV vaccine could prevent 5,000 infant hospitalisations

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    For the first time in its history, the NHS has started vaccinating people against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).

  21. Cervical screening my way

    Report -

    Healthwatch England report unpacks women's experiences of cervical screening and sets our recommendations for healthcare leaders. Earlier this year, Healthwatch Brighton and Hove captured local women's experiences to feed into this national report.

  22. Women in England want at home cervical screening tests on the NHS

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    New research from Healthwatch calls for a more personalised approach to cervical screening to help the NHS meet its ambition to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040.

  23. Your experiences of using eye care services

    Report -

    In August 2024, the three Healthwatch teams in Sussex sought your experiences of using eye care services. Read the results.

  24. How to make cervical screening (a smear test) work for you

    Advice and Information -

    Cervical screening, previously known as a smear test, saves over 4,000 lives every year in the UK. However, some people find it uncomfortable, so it's important to know what support is available and what adjustments you can request.

  25. Patient views about Woodingdean Medical Practice

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    In July and August 2024, Healthwatch Brighton and Hove conducted a survey for patients registered with Woodingdean Medical Practice.

  26. New guidance and priorities for winter in Adult Social Care and urgent and emergency care

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    Last week, the Department of Health and Social Care set out its guidance and priorities for winter 2024 - 2025 in Adult Social Care and NHS England set out similar guidance on urgent and emergency care.

  27. Brighton & Hove Safeguarding Adults Board Annual Report 2023/24

    News -

    The Brighton & Hove Safeguarding Adults Board (BHSAB) Annual Report for 2023/24 has been published with a message from their newly appointed Independent Chair, Seona Douglas.

  28. Falls Awareness Week

    News -

    Falls Prevention Awareness Week is a nationwide effort to raise awareness on preventing falls, reducing the risk of falls, and helping us all live without the fear of falling as we age.

  29. CQC Report - National Review of Maternity Services in England 2022-2024

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    The CQC reviewed 141 units across the NHS and highlighted widespread issues with staffing, buildings, equipment and safety management processes. They warn that preventable harm is at risk of becoming 'normalised'.

  30. Healthwatch Brighton and Hove Public Engagement Events: April - September 2024

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    Between April and September 2024, Healthwatch Brighton and Hove (HWBH) staff and volunteers attended a range of different public events. We did this to speak directly with people face-to-face to hear their views about health and care services and to raise awareness of our work.

  31. Temporary closures add to crisis in community pharmacies

    News -

    New Freedom of Information findings reveal a worrying picture of pharmacy closures across England, hitting older people and rural communities the hardest. Read Healthwatch England's research to find out more.

  32. Healthwatch Brighton and Hove - Board Meeting Papers October 2024

    Report -

    These are the board papers for the Board of Directors meeting held on 21st October 2024. Minutes of the meeting will be published once these have been approved at the January 2025 Board meeting.

  33. Your experiences of Hospital Discharge

    Report -

    In September 2024, Healthwatch sought experiences of hospital discharge, the process of supporting people to leave hospital effectively after treatment. You can read about what people told us below.

  34. NHS launches COVID-19, flu and RSV jabs to protect against ‘tripledemic’

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    The rollout of COVID-19, flu and RSV vaccines has begun as the NHS drive to protect against a ‘tripledemic’ of viruses this winter.

  35. Breast Cancer Awareness Month

    News -

    This October, Brighton and Hove’s Act on Cancer Together (ACT) campaign is asking all women aged 50 to 71 to go for breast screening when their invitation arrives because it might save their lives.

  36. Share your experience of hospital outpatient appointment letters

    News -

    We want to hear about your experiences with hospital outpatient appointment letters

  37. Parents and Carers of children 0 – 5 years old - views of accessing children’s healthcare in Sussex

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    Healthwatch Brighton and Hove spoke to parents and carers about their views on accessing healthcare services on behalf of their child/ren aged five years and under. Read our report.

  38. Free access to weight loss and healthy lifestyle programmes with Gloji

    Advice and Information -

    Gloji is a tier 2 weight management service commissioned by Brighton & Hove City Council as part of the preventive healthcare and healthy lifestyles initiative in the city.

  39. Government announces review of patient safety

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    Read our response to the review which will look at the remit of six key organisations including Healthwatch

  40. Let's talk about your experiences of health and care in Sussex

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    Health leaders in Sussex are seeking to gauge the public's current confidence and satisfaction levels with health and care services.

  41. Quiet vaccination sessions for adults with a learning disability now available in Brighton and Hove

    News -

    Brighton and Hove Federation are working in partnership with practices to provide accessible COVID vaccinations across the city.

  42. Change NHS: a public consultation on the NHS in England

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    The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) launched its 10-Year Health Plan engagement exercise, Change NHS.

  43. Tell us about your experiences of treatment for Ear Wax

    News -

    Support our research project by taking part in this short survey.

  44. CQC Report: Grove Park, October 2024

    News -

    Read the latest Care Quality Commission report on Grove Park

  45. If you're trans or non-binary, what's your experience of GP services?

    News -

    Complete our short survey and enter a prize draw by letting us know about your experiences accessing GP services as a gender-diverse person.

  46. Brighton & Hove Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment Public Survey

    News -

    Brighton & Hove City Council want to hear how you access and use community pharmacy or local chemist services in Brighton & Hove.

  47. CQC Report: DBAGZ Solutions Ltd, July 2024

    News -

    Read the latest Care Quality Commission report on DBAGZ Solutions Ltd.