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Volunteers Week 2023
This week (1-7 June) is Volunteers Week, a national opportunity to recognise the incredible contribution volunteers make across our communities … Read more
Book your place now for the Healthwatch East Sussex Annual Event – 13th July 2023
Your Voice Counts: Celebrating 10 years of Healthwatch Date: Thursday 13th July 2023 Time: 13:30pm – 18:00pm Location: The … Read more
Pharmacy opening times: May 29th Bank Holiday 2023
To find an open pharmacy near you this Bank Holiday, you can visit the NHS England website here, or click the … Read more
Complaints – A Healthwatch East Sussex Guide to making a complaint about Health or Social Care
We often hear from people looking for more information and advice about what they can do if they have concerns … Read more
Read our latest insight on health and care issues
Our projects and initiatives have generated insight on health and care issues which we have recently published in a number … Read more
What should you expect after a dementia diagnosis
Receiving a dementia diagnosis can be a life-changing event, but knowing what support is available to you and what steps … Read more
Mental Health Awareness Week 2023
Mental Health Awareness Week, hosted by the Mental Health Foundation, aims to get people talking about their mental health and … Read more
We’d like to know 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 health … Read more
NHS Sussex and Healthwatch in Sussex announce a new role supporting our strategy for Improving Lives Together
Healthwatch in Sussex and NHS Sussex are pleased to announce a new role which has been created from 9th May … Read more
Care Quality Commission (CQC) downgrades local NHS Trust, but care remains “outstanding”
On Friday 12th May the Care Quality Commission (CQC) published its long-awaited report into University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust … Read more
Save the Date: Healthwatch East Sussex Annual Event 2023
On Thursday 13th July, we will be holding our 2023 Annual Event at The View Hotel in Eastbourne. The event … Read more
Updated: Dentistry – A Healthwatch guide to your rights and accessing the treatment you need
One of the key lessons for Healthwatch has been that many members of the public, including those who regularly attend … Read more
People urged to “save emergency services for saving lives”
Our colleagues at Sussex Health and Care have asked us to share the following messaging: The NHS in Sussex is … Read more
Your views on Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS)
NHS Sussex is reviewing the situation across the county for people who need transport to, from and between NHS healthcare … Read more
Junior doctor industrial action – 11th to 13th April 2023
What is happening and when? Junior doctors are expected to go on strike from Tuesday 11th April for 96 hours … Read more
Spring Boosters for COVID-19: What you need to know
The NHS is kicking off its spring COVID-19 booster vaccination programme. Around five million people in total will be eligible, … Read more
Celebrating ten years of Healthwatch
Healthwatch has reached a significant milestone – 10 years of putting people’s voices at the heart of health and social … Read more
Advice for family, friends and carers to support people with dementia admitted to hospital
Healthwatch East Sussex’s Information and Signposting service helps people to access the right health and social care services for their … Read more
World Autism Acceptance Week 2023
This year, World Autism Acceptance Week is from 27th March to 2nd April, with World Autism Acceptance Day itself falling … Read more
Giving Blood: Our quick guide to becoming a donor
Giving blood saves lives. The blood you give is a lifeline in an emergency and for people who need long-term … Read more
