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Healthwatch England and local Healthwatch organisations to be retained
The government has announced that local Healthwatch organisations and Healthwatch England will be retained and strengthened, ensuring that patients’ and the public’s experiences play a greater role in improving health and social care services.
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Autumn and winter seasonal flu and COVID-19 vaccinations
If eligible, you can now book your autumn and winter seasonal flu and COVID-19 vaccinations online through the NHS Website, via the NHS App, or by calling 119
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Videos to support people using the NHS app
The NHS has put together some videos to support people with setting up and using the NHS App.
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Winter Warmth and Wellbeing events
The local NHS, local authorities, charities and volunteer organisations have joined together to put on a series of Winter Warmth and Wellbeing events…
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Do you or a family member have care and support at home from a care worker?
East Sussex County Council want to hear your views and experiences about what is important to you about your care and support at home.
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Latest reports and publication
Grove Road Surgery - GP Visits Project
General Practice is a crucial first point of contact for patients, but often faces competing priorities, constrained resources, and changing requirements e.g. new GP contract, Modern General Practice etc. Given its importance as people’s most common touch point with health and care services, unsurprisingly, GPs are the most common focus of feedback we receive.
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Sharing your feedback about health & social care services - October 2026
Four local Healthwatch teams across Sussex and Surrey ran a survey to hear the public's views about changes to how patients and service users can share their experiences and insights about health and social care. Read about what 536 people said.
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