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Research into the Immune Response to COVID-19 Infection launched in Brighton
As COVID-19 continues to spread around the world, researchers are keen to understand more about … Read more
Healthwatch East Sussex: 2019-20 Annual Report released
30th June 2020 Healthwatch East Sussex had a busy year in 2019-20 with our staff and volunteers working hard to … Read more
Our Director’s Views: Face Masks and Coverings
One of the features of new government pandemic guidance for the public in June has been the increased use of … Read more
Our Director’s Views: The Future of Community Hubs in East Sussex
Community Hubs have been established in each district and borough of East Sussex to support vulnerable and ‘shielded’ residents during … Read more
NHS Complaints Process Due to Resume from 1st July 2020
On 26 March 2020, NHS England advised NHS organisations that due to need to focus on the COVID-19 pandemic, they … Read more
Top tips for children, parents and teachers to understand going back to school
Specialists from Sussex Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) are offering helpful tips and guidance to parents and children … Read more
YMCA DownsLink Group Launch Online Service to Help Young People in Sussex Find Wellbeing and Mental Health Advice and Support.
Do you know a young person that is struggling with their wellbeing or mental health? Perhaps the pressure and anxiety, … Read more
Healthwatch East Sussex, the county’s only independent online feedback platform
Since our inception in 2013 we have spent the last seven years advocating the value and benefit of patient feedback … Read more
Cancer Services during COVID-19
Healthwatch in Sussex held a webinar about Cancer services during COVID-19 on Thursday 11th June at 5pm. Watch the full … Read more
Covid-19: Have your say about the future of health and social care services in Sussex
18th June 2020 Health and social care services in Sussex are changing because of the Coronavirus. Healthwatch in Sussex have produced … Read more
East Sussex people in the Coronavirus crisis: First findings released
17th June 2020 Over 2,000 East Sussex residents responded to a Healthwatch survey in May and June which sought their … Read more
Help us help you get the care you need for any heart-related symptoms
A heart attack is a serious medical emergency in which the supply of blood to the heart is suddenly blocked, … Read more
Time to Celebrate…
3rd June 2020 Celebrating has taken on a very different meaning over the last few months. We have celebrated the … Read more
Healthwatch East Sussex – COVID-19 Survey Press Release
27th May 2020 Everyone living in East Sussex has been affected by the COVID-19 outbreak and subsequent lockdown. Healthwatch East … Read more
Cancer Services in Sussex during COVID-19 Webinar – What this means for you.
Local Healthwatch across Sussex are getting together to deliver a webinar aimed at anyone with concerns about accessing cancer services … Read more
Dietitians offer advice on maintaining good nutrition and hydration
Dietitians at ESHT are offering advice on maintaining good nutrition and hydration to keep people well and support their normal … Read more
Emotional tribute as ESHT nurse leaves Critical Care
There were emotional scenes at Conquest Hospital on Friday afternoon as a member of ESHT nursing staff, Uma Pradhan, finally … Read more
Community hubs offer extra help in coping with coronavirus
COMMUNITY hubs have begun operating across East Sussex to bring extra help for people who need support in coping with … Read more
Eastbourne & Hastings Walk-In Centre update
Following NHS England guidance all patients who need to access services at Hastings Medical Practice and Eastbourne Station Health Centre … Read more
Carry on sharing your feedback with Healthwatch East Sussex
Healthwatch East Sussex (HWES) is the local independent watchdog for health and care services. We gather your views and experiences … Read more
