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Did you know you can choose which hospital you go to when referred for a test, diagnosis, or treatment? Find out how.

As part of Healthwatch Englands report The public’s perspective: The state of health and social care, we have set out recommendations for decision makers across ten key areas.

Does information alone help someone to make important life changes for their health?

Here is a summary of the breadth and depth of our work from July - September 2023, issues/concerns and our forward plan for the next 3 months.

Many people who provide unpaid care are unaware of their rights. Find out more about the help and support you are entitled to.

Impact has already been made through patient feedback at Healthwatch in Sussex deliberative engagement workshops, April - May 2023.

We have teamed up to work collaboratively to gain insights from individuals who've faced a cancer diagnosis, and we're extending a warm welcome to carers, family members, and other significant individuals to share their journeys too.

Keeping you up to date with health and social care news

Take part in the South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust public survey and help shape their future

Hundreds of thousands of NHS patients who have been waiting the longest for treatment will be offered the opportunity to travel to a different hospital, if it means they could be seen sooner.

Free multi-agency Virtual and Face to Face Training Events for Safeguarding Adults, Safeguarding Children and children in care.

The government launched a public consultation to seek views from teenagers and adults on its plans to create a smoke-free generation and curb vaping use by young people.