1. Consultation on Domestic Violence and Abuse

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    Brighton & Hove and East Sussex are developing a joint strategy to create an enhanced and coordinated response to various aspects of abuse.

  2. The latest news and updates from the Healthwatch team

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    The Healthwatch team have had a busy time over the first few months of 2018. As Spring approaches, staff have been bringing together new reports, sharing results and recommendations from large-scale projects and embarking on new programmes.

  3. NHS England publishes guidance on over-the-counter medicines

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    NHS England has published final guidance for Clinical Commissioning Groups on the prescribing of over the counter medicines.

  4. Diabetes consultation and online survey

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    The NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme (NHS DPP) is helping people at high risk of developing Type 2 diabetes become healthier and avoid the condition.

  5. 1 in 5 young people in Brighton and Hove report self harming

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    Public Health Brighton and Hove have published a needs assessment on Self harm.

  6. Check NHS cancer, A&E and operations targets in your area

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    The BBC has launched its NHS Tracker project.

  7. Have your say on creation of Brighton General Community Health Hub

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    Have your say in how Brighton General Community Health Hub is created at the site of Brighton General Hospital on Elm Grove.

  8. How would online GP consultations work for you? Share your thoughts with NHS England

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    How effective would online GP consultations be for you?

  9. Ageing well in LGBTQ communities

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    A new report from MindOut on the mental health challenges faced by older LGBTQ communities.

  10. Why do people with Learning Disabilities have short life expectancy?

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    Information on the Learning Disability Mortality Review (LeDeR) programme.

  11. MindOut Report: Ageing well in LGBTQ communities

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    MindOut recently launched its latest report into the mental health of LGBTQ communities, focussing on ageing.

  12. Sussex Elder Abuse Recovery Service

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    The Sussex Elder Abuse Recovery Service helps those affected by elder abuse or scams.

  13. Trans community report worse experience of primary care in Brighton and Hove

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    Healthwatch surveyed nearly 1500 people across Brighton and Hove in 2017 asking them about their experiences of primary care.

  14. Patients still fast track to A&E

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    Healthwatch found that despite publicity about alternative services, patients still choose to visit A&E directly without first consulting alternatives.

  15. Latest News on NHS finances

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    The NHS nationally is facing significant challenges as it tries to meet an increasing demand on services with restricted finances and resources.

  16. Disabled people report positive experience of primary care in Brighton and Hove

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    Healthwatch surveyed nearly 1500 people across Brighton and Hove in 2017 asking them about their experiences of primary care.

  17. Service to support older people victims of abuse or scams

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    Do you know of an older person who has been victim of elder abuse or a scam?

  18. Worried about County Lines exploitation of young people?

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    Worried about County Lines gang exploitation of young people?

  19. Number of patients per GP continues to rise in Brighton and Hove

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    NHS Digital figures for March 2018 show a decline in the number of GPs and an increase in the number of patients registered in the city.

  20. The latest financial update from the local NHS

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    The NHS Central Sussex Commission Alliance - which Brighton & Hove CCG is a part of - have released information on their current financial situation and how they plan to deal with it.

  21. Switchboard - Access to Healthcare Survey (LGBTQ+ D/deaf & HoH)

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    Switchboard has been commissioned by Brighton & Hove City Council to learn about the barriers to accessing healthcare experienced by LGBTQ+ D/deaf and hard of hearing communities.

  22. Healthwatch survey on hospital discharge for patients, family members and practitioners

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    Healthwatch are keen to engage both public and professionals in our Hospital Discharge project.

  23. Welcome to our new Board Member, Christine D’Cruz

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    Healthwatch is delighted to welcome Christine D’Cruz to the Board.

  24. Hospital Discharge for Older People

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    Healthwatch speaks to older people about their experience of hospital discharge.

  25. Welcome to our new volunteer: Nick Gorvett

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    Healthwatch is pleased to welcome Nick Gorvett to the team.

  26. NHS funding crisis in Brighton and Hove

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    The NHS is facing a £50m per year shortfall of local funds. This represents 3.5% of their total spending power. The Brighton and Hove share of this money misery is £14m. The situation is explained in a recent NHS statement.

  27. NHS pledge to be open, honest and transparent

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    The NHS in Brighton and Hove and across ‘the Alliance’ have made some public pledges about how they intend to manage public and patient engagement (Our Public Pledges).

  28. Listen to Ordinary People - 70 Years of the NHS

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    In 2008, on the 60th anniversary of the NHS, with a colleague, a former Director of the Patient’s Association, I researched people’s experiences of health and social care.

  29. Welcome to new volunteer: Jacqueline Goodchild

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    Healthwatch is pleased to welcome Jacqueline Goodchild to the team.

  30. Transforming Maternity Services: Better Births for the Future

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    In March 2015, Simon Stevens, chief executive of NHS England announced a major review of maternity services to assess current provision, and how well it met the needs of mothers and babies.

  31. Drink Free Days

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    A Public Health England campaign is urging people between the ages of 45 and 65 to have regular "drink-free" days.

  32. Coroner's verdict on Joan Blaber's death at Royal Sussex County hospital

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    The Coroner's verdict of 'serious failings' at Royal Sussex County led to death of Joan Blaber at Royal Sussex County hospital last year.

  33. Prevalence of substance use by young people in Brighton and Hove

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    Talk to your teenage child about alcohol, drugs and smoking. Brighton and Hove has some of the highest rates of cannabis use, smoking and alcohol consumption among young people in the country.

  34. HIV Testing Week - Stay healthy and get tested!

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    Peter Kyle MP for Hove and Portslade promoting HIV Testing week at the Terrence Higgins Trust with our very own Alan Boyd.

  35. Parents urged to get their 2-3 year olds the flu jab

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    The parents of thousands of children in Brighton and Hove missing out on their free flu vaccine are being urged to get their child protected now, reducing the risk of them becoming seriously ill and infecting their wider family.

  36. Adult Social Care Local Account 2018

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    How did the city's Adult Social Care services perform in 2017/18?

  37. How is the NHS performing? King's Fund report

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    A dismal picture of rising pressure on services, failure to meet targets and increasing deficits.

  38. The Art of Good Health in Brighton and Hove

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    Increasing wellbeing through the arts.

  39. Healthwatch England evidence review

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    A review of feedback from over 11,000 people across the country between October - December 2018.

  40. NHS Long Term Plan – Easy Guide and what about social care?

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    Find out more about the NHS' new ten year plan and what it means for your health

  41. Would you like your home included in a photography project for the redeveloped hospital?

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    Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals have commissioned three photographers to take photos to populate the 37 waiting rooms in the redeveloped hospital.

  42. Short survey: how easy is it to find your way around the Royal Sussex County hospital?

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    Please complete a short survey (8 questions) about how easy it is to find your way around the Royal Sussex County hospital.

  43. Press Release: Longer waits to see GP in Brighton and Hove (30/05/2019)

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    Early findings from Healthwatch Brighton and Hove’s 2019 GP Patient survey indicate longer waits to get a GP appointment.

  44. Healthwatch press release 22/6/19 - Oral and Dental Health in Care Homes in Brighton and Hove

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    Healthwatch Press Release 22/6/2019

    ‘SMILING MATTERS’

  45. NHS 111 Online

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    NHS 111 online allows patients to get urgent healthcare online. It also helps to manage increasing demand on 111 telephone services.

  46. Healthy Living Pharmacies

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    Healthy Living Pharmacies (HLPs) are dedicated to health promotion, self-care and reducing health inequalities. It might save you a trip to your GP or A&E. Chat to a trained pharmacist and get advice.

  47. New Report on Sexual Health

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    Healthwatch has published a briefing paper that provides an overview of the pressures and challenges facing sexual health services both nationally and in Brighton and Hove.

  48. Provide comments on the Sussex Health and Care Plan by 8 November

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    You are invited to provide comments on a draft of the Sussex Health and Care Plan. The deadline to do so is 8 November. 

  49. Improvements coming to Lewes Victoria Hospital

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    The Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) at Lewes Victoria Hospital is to undergo major improvement works.