News and reports

Here is a summary of the breadth and depth of our work from July – September 2022, issues/concerns and our forward plan for the next 3 months.

From 1 July, primary care complaints function will be changing. Find out what these changes will mean.

Health services across Sussex are reporting high levels of demand this week with an increased number of people seeking medical help because of the heat. Find out where to get help

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The cost of living is having a detrimental impact on people's decisions about their healthcare. But if you are disabled, on means-tested benefits or aged 18-24, you're more likely to avoid vital health services due to the fear of extra costs.

Monday 12th June - Sunday 18th June 2023.

NHS Sussex and Healthwatch in Sussex announce a new role supporting our strategy for Improving Lives Together

Research shows that continuity of carer is best practice in maternity care. Yet, the experiences of the new mothers Healthwatch England spoke to showed that services don’t always implement it. Read their stories.

It is currently Volunteers Week 2023, and we are celebrating our amazing volunteers and all the hard work that they achieve.

On Friday 12th May, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) published its long-awaited report into University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (UHSx).

In January 2023, the three Sussex Healthwatch undertook a short poll to gather people’s recent experiences of accessing NHS dentistry. 60% of patients told Healthwatch they are not confident about their ability to access NHS dental services.

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