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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
Are you struggling to access health or care services? Do you have positive feedback or ideas for improvements to share?
Our Information and Signposting Service is here to help Our information and signposting team can support you with any … Read more
Healthwatch insight highlights pressures on GPs and A&E
People experiencing delays in obtaining GP appointments going to A&E instead. There is low public awareness of alternatives to A&E, … Read more
Giving feedback takes a minute, but the impact could last a lifetime.
Healthwatch East Sussex is your independent watchdog for local health and care services. Since 2015 our Feedback Centre has offered … Read more
Healthwatch Annual Report released
‘Then and Now’: A review of 2020-21 The latest Healthwatch East Sussex Annual Report summarises our activity and achievements … Read more
Week of COVID-19 Vaccination ‘Walk-in’ Clinics
As everyone aged 18 and over is now eligible for a COVID-19 vaccination, the NHS has announced that a week … Read more
East Sussex Community Voice (ESCV) has published a new report on how the NHS Volunteer Responders Scheme (NHSVRS) worked in Sussex during the pandemic
East Sussex Community Voice (ESCV) has published a new report on how the NHS Volunteer Responders Scheme (NHSVRS) worked in … Read more
