Healthwatch Brighton and Hove

15/06/2026

People across Sussex and Surrey are being encouraged to plan ahead and make informed choices about healthcare during this period of industrial action by resident doctors. Taking place from 7am on Monday 15th June to 7am on Friday 19th June 2026.

Learn more: https://buff.ly/C4NZLvj

NHS Surrey and Sussex

People across Sussex and Surrey are being encouraged to plan ahead and make informed choices about healthcare during this period of industrial action by resident doctors. Taking place from 7am on Monday 15th June to 7am on Friday 19th June 2026.

10/06/2026

The East Brighton Integrated Community Team has been recognised in the NHS Excellence Awards - winning the South East award for Neighbourhood Health.

Read more about the work they've been doing in the community and further comments from their team, here: https://buff.ly/nzZ3NUp

NHS NHS Surrey and Sussex

The East Brighton Integrated Community Team has been recognised in the NHS Excellence Awards - winning the South East award for Neighbourhood Health.

09/06/2026

Healthwatch Brighton and Hove warns that the Government’s plans to remove the only independent champion for health and care users in the city leaves no equivalent to fill the gap.

Read more and learn what you can do to help: https://buff.ly/7QK57bd

Healthwatch England

Healthwatch Brighton and Hove warns that the Government’s plans to remove the only independent champion for health and care users in the city leaves no equivalent to fill the gap.

01/06/2026

THANK YOU to all the incredible volunteers who give their time and energy to support Healthwatch Brighton and Hove. We truly could not run as an organisation or deliver our projects without your essential support.

We were lucky enough to have a chat with some of our team about their experiences as volunteers. You can read more about this here: https://buff.ly/BKQmW6c

Thanks also to Community Works for their support, this week and always.

Volunteers' Week

28/05/2026

Our May newsletter is here: https://buff.ly/hzqEWqw ⭐

This month, we have a spotlight conversation with Brighton and Hove Speak Out, polls and surveys with our friends at Healthwatch West Sussex & Healthwatch East Sussex, and our Enter and View report of Sussex Eye Hospital with University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust.

Let us know what you think!

26/05/2026

If you use or have used a ni****ne pouch, please take 10 minutes to share your experiences via this short survey: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/HWNicotinePouches2026/

Healthwatch in Sussex want to learn about people's use of ni****ne pouches, which are slim, soft packets filled with ni****ne, flavouring, and plant-based material placed under the lip that release ni****ne.

Thanks for taking part!

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19/05/2026

Please take part in our new survey and have your say about local health services. Take part here: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/HWHealthServices⭐

Healthwatch Brighton and Hove helps to improve health and social care services, but we can only do this if we understand what people in Sussex think about their local resources. What do you think? Let us know today.

18/05/2026

As part of Dementia Action Week 2026, Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove is holding a pop-up information session at the Age UK Brighton Hub this Friday morning. It's open to people living with dementia, carers, family members, friends and professionals looking for information or support.

Learn more here: https://buff.ly/r64lkCU

About this event Dementia Action Week Dementia Action Week is an awareness campaign led by Alzheimer’s Society, bringing people and organisations together to act on dementia. The campaign is taking place from the 18th - 24th May 2026, and will continue to raise awareness of dementia - the UK's big...

14/05/2026

The government has set out proposals to reform the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system in England in its schools white paper. Find out more with Contact - For families with disabled children group, and take part in the national consultation.

Learn more here: https://www.healthwatchbrightonandhove.co.uk/news/2026-05-14/schools-white-paper-send-reforms

The government has set out proposals to reform the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system in England in its schools white paper. Find out more and take part in the national consultation.

11/05/2026

This , we're sharing information about looking after your mental health from the Mental Health Foundation and Mind in Brighton and Hove.

Explore here: https://buff.ly/VzpCNQS

Whether you're looking for a quick boost or something to help form long-term healthy habits, there are lots of actions you can take today to improve your mental health.