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What Matters To You: new adult social care strategy for East Sussex
East Sussex County Council have launched ‘What Matters To You: care, support and independence for adults in East Sussex’ is … Read more
August 2023 NHS in Sussex advice and information for patients and the public during NHS doctors industrial action
Our colleagues at Sussex Health and Care have shared the following advice for the public during upcoming industrial action. People are … Read more
‘Your Voice Counts: Celebrating 10 years of Healthwatch’ – Feedback from the Healthwatch East Sussex Annual Event 2023
Our 2023 Annual Event ‘Your Voice Counts: Celebrating 10 years of Healthwatch’ was held at The View Hotel, Eastbourne in July 2023. … Read more
Help NHS Sussex improve heart failure services in Sussex
Have your say on heart failure services Complete a short survey NHS Sussex are currently running a survey for adults … Read more
NHS Digital Platforms
In our June newsletter we ran a poll asking people to share their experiences of using NHS Digital Platforms, including … Read more
Would you like to play a key role in the strategy development and delivery of the Brighton and Sussex Health Research Partnership (HRP)?
The Brighton and Sussex Health Research Partnership (HRP), established in 2022 by Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS), is … Read more
Changes to the Prescription Ordering Direct (POD) service are coming
What is changing? From Friday 29th September 2023, patients will no longer be able to order repeat prescriptions using the … Read more
Results of the GP Patient Survey 2023: Find out how your GP surgery performed
The GP Patient Survey 2023 Each year, IPSOS MORI the independent polling specialists, undertake a survey to find out how … Read more
Report by MPs calls for fundamental reform of NHS dental care
A new report published today by MPs into dental care has called for urgent reform so more people can access … Read more
NHS in Sussex advice and information for patients and the public during NHS doctors industrial action
Our colleagues at Sussex Health and Care have asked that we share the following message: The British Medical Association (BMA), … Read more
NHS in Sussex Where to get health help in the hot weather
The NHS in Sussex is asking people to take care in the hot weather, and reminding everyone where they can … Read more
NHS in Sussex advice and information for patients and the public during Junior Doctors industrial action
The NHS in Sussex is urging those who need urgent medical care that’s not an emergency to support the NHS … Read more
You can make a difference and improve health and care for people in your area
We champion public and patient voice in health and care, we listen to people’s views and make sure they are … Read more
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
