Healthwatch Brighton and Hove

10/09/2026

If you're worried that someone might be thinking about su***de, don't be afraid to ask the question. There is support available to help.

Learn more here: https://buff.ly/EzAcHVB

? Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

07/09/2026

Did you know that local Healthwatch organisations help make sure people's experiences of health & care services are heard and acted upon? In Brighton and Hove, we've worked with local communities to identify issues, influence improvements, and support people to access information about health and care services. Want to see what we've achieved?

- 2025/26 Annual Report: https://buff.ly/NPD3EI4
- 2024/25 Annual Report: https://buff.ly/jpIIT2n
- 2023/24 Annual Report: https://buff.ly/SVVMiQ3

As Parliament debates the future of Healthwatch, we're proud of the difference local Healthwatch teams make every day. Chris Ward MP, Siân Berry and Peter Kyle MP - we'd encourage you to take a look at the impact being delivered locally.

03/09/2026

Flu vaccinations are available to book via the national booking system so eligible people, including pregnant women and children, are being encouraged to book their vaccinations now.

Find out more: https://www.healthwatchbrightonandhove.co.uk/news/2026-08-18/nhs-urges-those-eligible-book-flu-jab-ahead-winter-season

NHS Surrey and Sussex

The NHS is urging millions of people to book their flu jab from today as the health service starts winter preparations earlier than ever.

25/08/2026

Check out our August newsletter: https://buff.ly/yZXnL2H ⭐

This month we're featuring an easy read survey on local health resources, information about booking your flu vaccination, our workplan for 2026/27, and a spotlight article with UOK Mental Health & Wellbeing about their new wellbeing service. Thanks again to their team for taking part.

19/08/2026

Easy read survey: Healthwatch help to improve health and social care services but can only do this if we understand what you think.

Share your feedback in this easy read survey: https://buff.ly/baaOQZY

16/08/2026

Last chance: have your say on the future of patient feedback.
📢 Take part: https://buff.ly/otviTbk
Survey closes tomorrow at 11:59pm.

The government has announced plans to abolish Healthwatch in 2027. Healthwatch gathers important feedback from patients and the public about health and social care and is independent from the NHS and local councils who provide these services.

Help shape how people can share feedback about health and care services and add your voice to the conversation in Sussex. It doesn't matter if you've never heard of Healthwatch before - your views matter.

13/08/2026

An Amber Heat-Health Alert has been issued for the South East. This means there could be significant impacts across the health and social care sector due to the high temperatures.

Find actions and advice here: https://buff.ly/0hM8dVh

An Amber Heat-Health Alert has been issued for the South East. This means there could be significant impacts across the health and social care sector due to the high temperatures.

04/08/2026

📢 Have your say on the future of patient feedback via this short survey: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/feedbackoncare/

The government has announced plans to abolish Healthwatch in 2027. Healthwatch gathers important feedback from patients and the public about health and social care and is independent from the NHS and local councils who provide these services.

📝 Help shape how people can share feedback about health and care services and add your voice to the conversation in Sussex.

It doesn't matter if you've never heard of Healthwatch before - your views matter.

30/07/2026

We're back! Read our July newsletter now: https://buff.ly/tmSLBis

This month, we're delighted to share our annual report for 2025/26, our current survey calling for your opinions about government changes to giving feedback, a spotlight article on local organisation, Bridging Change and - as always - much more. Thanks for reading!

Healthwatch England NHS Surrey and Sussex University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust