1. CQC Report: Arlington House, June 2024

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    Read the latest Care Quality Commission report on Arlington House.

  2. CQC Report: St John Ambulance - South Region, September 2022

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    Read the latest Care Quality Commission report on St John Ambulance - South Region.

  3. Tell us your experiences of adult social care services

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    Take part in this poll and help develop local adult social care services.

  4. Brighton and Hove STI Testing Week

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    Brighton and Hove STI Testing Week runs from 4 – 10 November with the aim to encourage sexually active residents to get tested for sexually transmitted infections.

  5. Your experience of hospital outpatient appointment letters

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    In October 2024, Healthwatch in Sussex sought experiences of hospital outpatient appointment letters. You can read about what people told us below.

  6. New Musculoskeletal service launched for patients in Sussex

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    Health and care partners across Sussex have announced that an innovative new Musculoskeletal (MSK) service is set to start for local people in December 2024.

  7. Four challenges people face living with learning disabilities

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    Healthwatch England investigated the care stories people shared with them to identify four common challenges faced in accessing support.

  8. My Choice - a new information resource for people living with dementia

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    My Choice is a free and accessible booklet containing information to help you feel empowered and to help you live well after a diagnosis of dementia.

  9. Sussex clinical hubs set to benefit patients and reduce hospital admissions

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    Two multi-discipline clinical hubs established as part of the five-year strategy for health and care services in Sussex, Improving Lives Together.

  10. Enter and View report: Fracture Clinic at Royal Sussex County Hospital August 2024

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    Healthwatch Brighton & Hove undertook an Enter and View visit to the fracture clinic at the Royal Sussex County Hospital - read about what we found and our recommendations.

  11. New Translations of Seasonal Vaccination Information

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    The translated documents outline vaccination information in the most commonly spoken languages in Brighton and Hove.

  12. Easy Read information on health and wellbeing

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    Brighton and Hove City Council have lots of information on how to look after your health and how to stay safe during winter.

  13. Preparing for cold weather

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    Tips and information on how to stay well during the winter

  14. Community Diagnostic Centre in Shoreham open and welcoming patients

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    A purpose-built facility designed as part of a national NHS England programme to make the NHS more efficient.

  15. Meals on Wheels UK online map

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    A Meals on Wheels UK online map has been launched this week by a team at Bristol University.

  16. Breast and cervical screening invitations to be sent via NHS App

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    Those eligible for breast and cervical screening will receive invitations via the NHS App, in moves announced by NHS England

  17. Get involved with Age and Dementia Friendly Brighton & Hove

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    Brighton and Hove City Council want your feedback to help the city become an Age and Dementia Friendly City.

  18. Brighton & Hove Fuel Payment for older people struggling with energy costs

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    Citizens Advice Brighton and Hove are making extra financial support available this winter through the Brighton & Hove Fuel Payment for people of pensionable age in Brighton & Hove who are struggling to pay energy bills.

  19. Healthwatch & University Hospitals Sussex shortlisted for a national award

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    We’re thrilled to announce that together with University Hospitals Sussex, we have been shortlisted in the UK Customer Satisfaction Awards 2025 awards in the Best Customer Service Partnership category.

  20. Tell us about your experiences of Vapes and Vaping

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    Collaborating with AMAZE and PaCC, we're exploring young people with SEND's use of vaping as an alternative to smoking.

  21. NHS makes fresh uptake appeal as five million women not up to date with cervical screening

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    Those eligible are being urged to come forward for cervical screening as new figures show more than five million are not up to date with their routine check-ups.

  22. What are your experiences of screening for bowel, breast and cervical cancer?

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    We'd like to hear from people's experiences of cancer screening during the last 24 months.

  23. Public’s confusion over ‘right’ to register with an NHS dentist

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    Almost two decades after the public lost their right to register permanently with an NHS dentist, Healthwatch England's new research shows two-thirds believe this right exists. Find out more about their findings and calls for dental reform.

  24. Support and services over the festive period 2024-2025

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    How and where to access health and care services over the festive period.

  25. Ageing Well's Festive Directory - things to do and help with finding support

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    Ageing Well have put together some handy info and events for people aged 50+ during the festive period, including a timetable of festive events and shared meals happening on Christmas Day.

  26. There is still time to get your COVID-19 vaccination

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    If you haven't already had your COVID-19 vaccine this year, there are still options to get one.

  27. Diabetic Eye Screenings - an NHS England survey

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    NHS England wants to hear from you about your local diabetic eye screening services. Complete their survey to take part.

  28. Sussex Pharmacy Opening Times for Winter 2024/25

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    Stay informed this festive season by checking your local pharmacy's opening times.

  29. Looking back on 2024

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    Hear from our team about their Healthwatch memories of the past year.

  30. Healthwatch Brighton and Hove six-month Performance Report (Apr 2024 to Sep 2024)

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    Our six-month performance report demonstrates what we have achieved between April 1st 2024 and September 30th 2024.

  31. Your experience of adult social care services

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    In November 2024, Healthwatch in Sussex sought experiences of adult social care services in the last 12 months, or from their relatives, carers or friends.

  32. The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services

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    A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect.

  33. 10 top tips to get the most out of your GP appointment

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    We know from our conversations with the public that some patients report feeling rushed during appointments and struggling to make themselves heard. Here are some tips that could help you get the most out of visiting your GP.

  34. What should you expect from home care services?

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    The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services?

  35. 10 top tips to get the most out of your dental appointment

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    Everyone should be able to access good quality NHS dental services. Take a look at our top tips to help you get the most out of your next dental appointment.

  36. Carers Week

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  37. World Homelessness Day

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  38. Carers Rights Day

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  39. Eating Disorder Awareness Week

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  40. Deaf Awareness Week 2018

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