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Mental Health Awareness week 2024
This years Mental Health Awareness Week 2024, hosted by the Mental Health Foundation, is all about getting out and about … Read more
Tell us about your experience of Emergency Paediatric care at Eastbourne District General Hospital
In October 2023, Young Healthwatch East Sussex (HWES) undertook an ‘Enter and View’ review of the Paediatric Department at … Read more
Tell us your experience of being seen by a Physician’s Associate
What is a Physician Associate? A physician associate might work in a GP surgery or be based in a hospital, … Read more
Dying Matters Awareness Week 2024
This year, Dying Matters awareness week (6th-12th May), run by Hospice UK, encourages us to have honest conversations about … Read more
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Healthwatch updates ESCC Councillor’s on our recent activity
On the 22nd April, in collaboration with colleagues from East Sussex County Council Scrutiny Team, Healthwatch staff delivered an ‘Introduction … Read more
A new provider for Non-Emergency Patient Transport in Sussex
Following a detailed procurement process including robust and thorough validation checks, NHS Sussex has appointed ERS Transition Limited, trading as … Read more
Share your views on Memory and Dementia Assessment Services Survey
What are Memory Assessment Services? Diagnosing dementia accurately and early helps to ensure that people can access the treatment, support … Read more
Updated: Dentistry – A Healthwatch guide to your rights and accessing the treatment you need
Dentistry continues to be one of the most common reasons people contact us at Healthwatch East Sussex. Reasons included challenges … Read more
Pharmacy opening times: Easter Bank Holiday 2023
In your preparations for the Easter Bank Holiday weekend, don’t forget to order any repeat medications in good time, … Read more
Decision on future location of very specialist children’s cancer treatment centre
At the end 2023 we shared a consultation being held by NHS England (London and South East regions) about … Read more
Healthwatch in Sussex feature in Healthwatch England’s Annual Report
On the 13th March 2024, Healthwatch England published their 2022-23 annual report ‘The Value of Listening’. Which highlighted the value … Read more
NOW CLOSED: Our host organisation are recruiting a Business Support Officer
Our host organsiation East Sussex Community Voice (ESCV) are seeking a dynamic Business Support Officer to join our energetic team … Read more
Free blood pressure checks
Cardiovascular disease (CVD), is a general term for conditions affecting the heart or blood vessels and causes 1 in 4 … Read more
Healthwatch East Sussex share their Rye Listening Tour findings with the East Sussex Health and Wellbeing Board
On the 5th March, our Executive Director, Veronica Kirwan and Communications Officer, Alexandra Hawkins presented our 2023 Rye Listening Tour … Read more
Tell us your experiences of Hospital-based Patient Advice and Liaison Services (PALS)
Who are PALS? Patient Advice and Liaison Services (PALS) are based in hospitals, and offer confidential advice, support and information on … Read more
Our host organisation East Sussex Community Voice are recruiting a Trainee Communication and Marketing Officer
Our host organisation East Sussex Community Voice is recruiting a Trainee Communication and Marketing Officer. Working pattern: 35 hours per week … Read more
Patients are being urged to support the NHS by using services wisely during industrial action
People are being urged to support NHS services, and know how to get help over the coming days, as health … Read more
Children’s very specialist cancer service consultation feedback report published
At the end 2023 we shared a consultation being held by NHS England (London and South East regions) about the … Read more
Healthwatch’s response to the latest CQC report on Royal Sussex County Hospital (14.2.24)
The Care Quality Commission has issued a series of reports following an unannounced visit in August 2023 across four hospital … Read more
Are you a young person living in Sussex? Become a Youth Consultant with NHS Sussex.
NHS Sussex are looking for young people aged 16-24 years to become Youth Consultants and help shape future NHS health … Read more
Independent living support and staying safe at home
If you struggle with everyday tasks, due to a disability or a health condition you may be able to get … Read more
Have you had a test or scan at Bexhill Community Diagnostic Centre?
As the local independent health and care watchdog, we have launched a survey to capture people’s recent experiences of … Read more
Pharmacies begin treating people for common conditions
From the 31st January 2024, people can pop down to their local pharmacy for help with seven minor conditions which … Read more
Healthwatch’s role in improving Sussex Non-Emergency Patient Transport receives recognition
Patient engagement work carried out by Healthwatch in Sussex was praised at the January Brighton and Hove City Council’s Health … Read more