Healthwatch Brighton and Hove

15/09/2025

At a time when patient trust in the NHS is sadly at an all-time low, instead of dismantling independence, we believe the government should be strengthening it to ensure that patients have a stronger voice.

Read more: https://buff.ly/Qor1IAN

12/09/2025

Children and pregnant women are being called to receive their annual flu vaccination. The NHS Booking System is also open for all other eligible individuals to book their winter flu and Covid-19 vaccinations, with appointments starting from Wednesday 1st of October.

Learn more here: https://buff.ly/gjTNsP5

Children and pregnant women are first in line to receive their annual flu vaccination, as the NHS autumn vaccine roll out begins this week.

10/09/2025

This year, on ***dePreventionDay, the International Association for Su***de Prevention has translated their resources into more languages than ever before, to reach even more people and different communities. You can get help and find these resources here: https://buff.ly/BGe9LSt

You can also find the right service to support you with your mental health here: https://buff.ly/haTFJmd And remember, in Sussex you can text the word SUSSEX to 85258 for 24/7 mental health text-messaging support.

08/09/2025

We've heard from many people who are concerned that there will no longer be local, independent health and care services representing and supporting patients and service users - something which has existed for over 50 years.

Read more: https://buff.ly/Qor1IAN

04/09/2025

As the new school term begins, Healthwatch in Sussex have a new poll for you to share your thoughts, feelings, and opinions on health and care.

🎉Let us know your views on recent changes to GP surgeries via this short survey: https://buff.ly/1vc6pmD

Changes include telephone call backs, online consultations, and additional roles created e.g. Advanced Practitioners.

Poll closes: 30/09/25. Thanks for taking part!

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02/09/2025

September is and a time to access support and share information. World Child Cancer offers lots of ways to get involved on an international level, and Macmillan Horizon Centre provides information and support services for people affected by cancer across Sussex.

28/08/2025

Read the latest news, reports, and ways to get involved in our August newsletter. This month includes a spotlight on Marie Curie UK's local Community Companions service, as well as news from NHS Sussex, and our petition for government to review its decision to abolish independent services.

Read the August 2025 newsletter here: https://buff.ly/478mrwF Thank you!

20/08/2025

Katy, Bharti, Vanessa, and Jo were out on an Enter & View visit yesterday. They went to the Kidney Unit at Royal Sussex County Hospital to speak to patients and learn more about their experiences. Thanks to University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust for having us!

18/08/2025

Watch this video from Healthwatch England about what to expect when being discharged from hospital. It offers lots of helpful information.

18/08/2025

Stay up to date by checking your local pharmacy's opening times for the August Bank Holiday. You can find times and a handy map with the relevant information here: https://buff.ly/qlHgu5F

Stay up to date by checking your local pharmacy's opening times for the August Bank Holiday.

12/08/2025

Support Healthwatch and sign our petition to retain independent services that represent patients in health and social care.

Sign the petition here: https://buff.ly/NA6yDpv

Please share with your friends, families and communities. Once done, remember to go to your email and confirm your signature, otherwise your support will not be counted. Thank you!

08/08/2025

*National Petition* https://lnkd.in/e2JStFkz

Independent representation for patients in health and social care is not a luxury - it is essential.

Our petition is intended to make the government rethink its plans to end this independence - something which has existed for over 50 years. At a time when patient trust in the NHS is sadly at an all-time low, instead of dismantling independence, we should be strengthening it to ensure that patients have a stronger voice.

What does independence achieve?
- public trust.
- transparency, accountability
- a driver for meaningful change.
- scrutiny of services through a patient lens.
- patient-focussed, evidenced-based recommendations to improve services.

We are shocked that these proposals have been made without public consultation. Neither do we believe they are supported.

Please sign our petition and share with your friends, families and communities. And let's work together to design a stronger mechanism for hearing patient voices and one which continues to remain independent.

Once you have signed, please remember to go to your email and confirm your signature, otherwise you're support will not be counted.

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