NHS dentists in Brighton

Today (2.5.24), we checked the NHS Find a Dentist site and found very few are accepting NHS patients

Are you struggling to get an NHS dental appointment?
What impact is this having on you?

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Health Counts 2024 - end 28 April

Especially calling all B&H residents aged between 18-34 as fewer people between these ages have completed it so far

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We have published the results from our latest Enter & View visit.

Read about what we observed when we visited A&E. It was a mixed bag with some good aspects but also some areas of continuing concern.

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Healthwatch Enter and View Report: The Emergency Department at the Royal Sussex County Hospital March, click below to read:
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Read about what people have been telling us about health and social care over the last year ... GPs, dentists, hospital care, transport, waiting times and much more ...
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This year, tell us your story ...

April is Bowel Cancer Awareness

Learn more and how to get a home test kit
nhs.uk/conditions/bow…

9 in 10 people survive bowel cancer if it is diagnosed at the early stage

Watch this video made by Trust for Developing Communities

Learn more about the symptoms bowelcanceruk.org.uk/about-bowel-ca…

Home tests bowelcanceruk.org.uk/about-bowel-ca…

Work for us!

Find out more

healthwatchbrightonandhove.co.uk/work-with-us

Want to work for Healthwatch as a Project Coordinator?
£26K Pro Rate (above Living Wage) + 5% Pension
21 Hrs Part Time, Flexible, home/office Working
1 year contract, possibility to extend
31 Days Leave + Bank Holidays
Deadline: Midnight 30th April 2024
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Our annual performance report is now available to read.

We produce this report for our commissioner. it describes our work over the last year and our engagement with local people.

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Healthwatch England

Cost of living remains barrier to health for the most vulnerable

Healthwatch England has reported that the cost of living remains a barrier to health, particularly for people on low incomes, and those requiring dental care.

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This week is World Autism Acceptance Week. It's important that autistic people, and their families and carers can access tailored information, guidance and support to overcome those barriers. Find out more. autism.org.uk/get-involved/r…

#AutismAcceptanceWeek #WAAW24

Do you know how your pharmacy can help support your health? Pharmacy First scheme has been launched to make it easier for patients to access the care they need, and to free up to 10 million GP appointments a year. Find out more. healthwatch.co.uk/advice-and-inf…

#Pharmacy #Pharmacy First

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HealthwatchESussex Healthwatch West Sussex @HealthwatchE

A new provider for Non-Emergency Patient Transport in Sussex

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Your next poo could save your life. If you’re sent a bowel cancer screening kit, put it by the loo. Don't put it off.

➡️ nhs.uk/bowel-screening

#BowelCancerAwarenessMonth

Share your views on Memory and Dementia Assessment Services by taking our short 6-question poll

smartsurvey.co.uk/s/memoryassess…

Poll closes on 26 April

PALS services.
We recently ran a poll and you told us things could be better.
You want:
better promotion of the service
better responsiveness
improved accessibility
acting on patient feedback

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With the Easter bank holiday approaching, make sure you order your repeat prescription in advance. For more information on how to do this, visit nhs.uk/nhs-services/p….

Think you may have a broken bone?

There are Minor Injury Units across Sussex available to help you with a range of concerns. Many units have x-ray facilities.

Call NHS 111 to find your nearest service and get a booked arrival time.

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust