News Healthwatch is asking members of trans, non-binary and gender-diverse communities to tell of their experiences when they visit the GP Healthwatch, which gathers the views of users of health and social care services, is asking members of trans, non-binary and gender-diverse communities to tell of their experiences when they visit the GP. According to Healthwatch: “GPs are the gateway to accessing other care, whether gender-related By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Get your thinking caps on for Healthwatch Brighton & Hove’s Historical Health Quiz – part of the Ageing Well Festival As part of this year’s Ageing Well Festival, Healthwatch Brighton & Hove is hosting a fun and friendly Historical Health Quiz at Community Base on Monday, October 9, followed by a chance to chat with Healthwatch staff and volunteers over refreshments to ask questions and learn more about what they d By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Former Green Cllr Geoffrey Bowden said: “Pride is not a sacred cow” Health Geoffrey Bowden appointed Chair of Healthwatch Brighton & Hove Healthwatch Brighton & Hove has announced that Geoffrey Bowden has been appointed Chair of the “independent champion for people who use health and social care services in the city”. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Health Take part in Healthwatch Brighton & Hove’s Mental Health & Accommodation survey Healthwatch Brighton & Hove would like to hear about any support you are receiving from health and social care services (such as your GP, or a mental health nurse, social worker or counsellor, etc.) and your experience of support in your accommodation. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Healthwatch seeks new Chair The independent champion, which works to ensure people across Brighton & Hove have a say in how local health and social care services develop, is searching for a successor to Fran McCabe, who currently leads its board and will be stepping down at the end of March after eight years in the role By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community Healthwatch to host End of Life webinar Healthwatch in Sussex is inviting local people to discuss the sensitive and tough issues around end of life care at a webinar on Wednesday, May 12 at 12pm. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community Healthwatch report on dental services under Covid Healthwatch Brighton & Hove launch its report ‘Accessing dental services under Covid-19’, which warns of a broken dental system. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community Healthwatch seeks new Board Directors Healthwatch Brighton & Hove is inviting applications to join its Board to replace some existing Directors who are coming to the end of their six-year tenures. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community Healthwatch warns of dentistry crisis Healthwatch England has announced a dental crisis as a result of local Healthwatch, including Brighton & Hove, sharing concerns from local people trying to access dental services during the pandemic By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community Webinar on Covid-19 vaccination roll-out in Care Homes Are you a relative or carer with a loved one in a care home? Healthwatch online webinar on the Covid-19 vaccination roll out programme By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Patient Transport Services in Sussex Healthwatch in Sussex publishes a series of reports which indicate high levels of satisfaction amongst local users of Non-Emergency Transport Services, but which sets out how they could and should be improved to better meet their needs and preferences. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community Be Alert for Covid-19 vaccination scam Healthwatch Brighton & Hove shares a statement on behalf of Sussex NHS Commissioners to alert people to a Covid-19 vaccination scam By Graham Robson • 1 min read
