Healthwatch Brighton and Hove

12/10/2026

Quitting smoking is the best thing you can do for your health. When you stop, you’ll experience health benefits almost immediately.

Learn more with the NHS and here: https://buff.ly/5YlxsAu

08/10/2026

The EMED Group (and non-emergency patient transport service) has released its first newsletter sharing key information for patients.

Read their newsletter here: https://buff.ly/V6dJCrn

The EMED non-emergency patient transport service has released its first newsletter sharing key information for patients.

30/09/2026

Read our September newsletter: https://buff.ly/ngDfuq2 ⭐

This month, we're sharing our Homecare Check annual report with support from Brighton & Hove City Council, we're talking about men's health and ways to share your experiences, recent Healthwatch England research about GP contact, plus local events like Ageing Well - Brighton & Hove Festival. Phew!

As ever, let us know what you think and thank you for reading.

24/09/2026

Students across Surrey and Sussex are being encouraged to check their HPV vaccination status.

Do you know your status? Find out more: buff.ly/MdqDFJO 🎯

University of Brighton University of Sussex NHS Surrey and Sussex

22/09/2026

The public are welcome to join the Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board (ICB) Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 30th September.

The meeting is an opportunity to hear how the former Surrey Heartlands ICB and Sussex ICB worked over 2025-26 and what the plans and ambitions are for local residents and communities.

Book here: https://www.healthwatchbrightonandhove.co.uk/event/2026-09-30/surrey-and-sussex-integrated-care-board-annual-general-meeting

NHS Surrey and Sussex

About this event Residents across Surrey and Sussex are invited to join the Integrated Care Board's (ICB) Annual General Meeting (AGM) later this month. The meeting is an opportunity to hear how the former Surrey Heartlands ICB and Sussex ICB worked over 2025-26 and what the plans and ambitions are....

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