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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
Tell us your experiences of NHS health and care in Sussex
We are supporting NHS Sussex in promoting a new survey to find out about your experiences and views of local … Read more
What is measles and who can get the vaccine?
Measles vaccination rates are at a ten-year low as cases rise nationwide. Find out about measles, who can get … Read more
People urged to continue to support the NHS as leaders prepare for longest period of industrial action to date
People in Sussex are being asked to continue their support for NHS services during industrial action as further strikes by … Read more
Junior doctors in England are expected to take industrial action over the festive period.
The NHS will prioritise patient safety during the periods of strike action, with health and care partners working together to … Read more
How and where to access 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 … Read more
A message from Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust on temporary winter service changes
The following is a message from Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust: “The NHS across Sussex has been working hard to … Read more
Pharmacy opening times: Christmas and New Year Bank Holidays
In your preparations for the festive season, don’t forget to order any repeat medications in good time, as GP practices … Read more
A message from NHS Sussex about health and social care services this Christmas & New Year
The following is a message from Sussex Health and Care. “Efforts are underway to ensure that people who need urgent medical … Read more
