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”.
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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.
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.
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
New report reveals vulnerable people applying for benefits in the City receive “shocking” treatment
Healthwatch Brighton and Hove, the local consumer champion for health and social care finds vulnerable people applying for Personal Independence Payments (PIP) and Employment Support Allowance (ESA) have their applications routinely declined.
Report highlights how Sussex dialysis patients were failed by NHS
A report examining the experiences of Sussex dialysis patients using the Patient Transport Service provided by Coperforma reinforces the decision to terminate its contract early.
Inspectors recommend Royal Sussex County Hospital be put into special measures
In a report published today, The Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton (RSCH) and the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH), Haywards Heath are both singled out for severe criticism.