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We are hiring!
East Sussex Community Voice (ESCV) is seeking skilled, committed and energetic applicants for a number of key roles. For further … Read more
Healthwatch publishes findings from pilot into Hospital Discharge Wellbeing Checks in East Sussex
Healthwatch research on hospital discharge experiences in East Sussex during the pandemic A new report from Healthwatch East Sussex reveals … Read more
Accessing Health and Care Services over the festive period
Many health and care services change their working hours over the Christmas and New Year period. We have drawn together … Read more
Are you living with Physical Pain? How is it for you?
Healthwatch in Sussex believe that comparing lots of different people’s experiences helps us, and in this case the NHS, to … Read more
Share your experiences of using GP (General Practice) services in the last six months
Who are Healthwatch? Healthwatch in Sussex are the local independent champion for people using health and care services in … Read more
Aged 16 or 17? Tell us your experiences of COVID-19 Vaccinations
Young People in East Sussex aged 16-17 have been invited for their COVID-19 vaccination, and Healthwatch has launched a survey … Read more
Director’s update November 2021
In December we say farewell to Charlie Rustem, who has led our communications work since Healthwatch East Sussex started in … Read more
We are recruiting!
East Sussex Community Voice is seeking a skilled, committed and energetic Communications Officer to drive forward our communication activity and … Read more
Director’s Update October 2021
I was hoping not to write about the pandemic this month, but the increases in infections and deaths has changed … Read more
Tell Us Your Experiences of Dentistry in East Sussex
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic we have been monitoring people’s experiences of dental services (which you can observe … Read more
Register now for our ‘One Year On – Staying Connected Care Home Webinar”
Tuesday 9th November, 4.30pm-6pm Healthwatch in Sussex is inviting relatives, friends and carers of care home residents, local carers … Read more
Resident views on living in temporary accommodation at Kendal Court, Newhaven
Findings published this week by Healthwatch East Sussex highlight the experiences of homeless people placed out of area in … Read more
Eastbourne vaccination service celebrates milestone and move to phase three
Vaccination services move from the former Mothercare store to Sovereign Harbour Community Centre from Sunday 19 September Vaccination appointments and … Read more
Director’s Update September 2021
Vaccines, Science and Communications Sussex health news in September is likely to be dominated by the planned roll out of … Read more
We are keen to find out more about what you think about patient transport services in Sussex
You are invited to join us at an online event which will take place using Microsoft Teams. On 13 … Read more
‘Think Twice’ about where to go for urgent care this summer
People can be unsure about where best to get the help they need, with a hospital visit or a GP … Read more
Understanding patient and family/friend carer experience of rapid COVID-19 hospital discharge
Healthwatch in Sussex help improve the process of being discharged from hospital, and the support you receive at home. … Read more
Top ten tips when accessing NHS dentistry
The NHS provides the essential treatments needed to keep your mouth, teeth and gums healthy and free of pain. … Read more
NHS Dentistry – What you need to know
Since the pandemic started we have received lots of enquiries about how to access an NHS dental appointment or emergency … Read more
Director’s Update August 2021
What’s Homelessness got to do with Healthwatch? The core function of Healthwatch East Sussex (HWES) is to act as a … Read more
