Healthwatch Brighton and Hove

19/10/2026

Closing soon!
Online survey: https://buff.ly/7FQ9Mnk
Online easy read survey: https://buff.ly/N015LL8

We're running this survey for all residents across Sussex and have received a good response so far from a broad range of people, however, we would like to hear from more men (although anyone can complete our survey).

Thank you for taking part.
Healthwatch West Sussex Healthwatch East Sussex

15/10/2026

Are you looking for advice or information about health & social care?

Healthwatch is here to help. We are independent from the NHS and local councils who provide these services, and can provide information, advice, or signpost you to services in Brighton and Hove. You can also anonymously record your experiences - good or bad - with us.

Contact us today:
01273 234 040
[email protected]
healthwatchbrightonandhove.co.uk/contact-us

Healthwatch England

14/10/2026

COVID-19 vaccination walk-in sessions in the west of the city. Open to those over 75 and those who have a weakened immune system because of a health condition or treatment.

More info below from The Hangleton and Knoll Project - HKP

COVID-19 Vaccinations Walk-in Sessions in the WEST of the City.

Open to those over 75 and those who have a weakened immune system because of a health condition or treatment.

Venue 1:MONDAY 9TH NOVEMBER 10AM-3PM At: The Church Hall, St Richard’s Community Centre, Egmont Road, Hove, BN3 7FP

Venue 2:THURSDAY 19TH NOVEMBER 10AM-3PM At: Baddeley Hall, South Portslade Community Centre, Church Road, BN41 1LB

DROP IN, NO NEED TO BOOK. Refreshments, time to chat and community information available. For more information on eligibility visit: www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/COVID-19-vaccine/

Clare Hopkins Hkp Cathy Atherton Hkp Rachel Hand Hkp Hangleton and West Blatchington Food Bank Oasis Community Shop Hangleton Community Centre Hangleton and Knoll Multi Cultural Womens Group UOK Mental Health & Wellbeing Ageing Well - Brighton & Hove The Carers Centre for Brighton and Hove The Hop 50+ Community Community Works The Trust for Developing Communities Mile Oak Medical Centre Rebalance Inside Brighton Brighton Natural Health Foundation Healthwatch Brighton and Hove Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove Home Instead Brighton, Hove and Shoreham Time to Talk Befriending / TTTB Rise Brighton & Hove, Littlehampton & Worthing Friends of Knoll Park Friends of Vale Park Friends of Easthill Park

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.