Volunteers' Week 2026

News - 1 June 2026

This week (1st-7th June) is Volunteers week, a national opportunity to recognise the incredible contribution volunteers make across our communities and to say thank you.
Graphic with bold black text reading “It’s time to say thank you” on a white background, surrounded by colorful star outlines and abstract shapes in pink, green, blue, yellow, and purple. The hashtag “#volunteersweek” appears at the bottom.

Our volunteers have helped Healthwatch East Sussex listen to your views and champion your voices to health and care decision makers. Together they have helped to achieve real change and improve services for communities across East Sussex.

On Tuesday the 2nd of June we will be celebrating our volunteers with a visit to Herstmonceux Castle Gardens. 

We want to say a huge thank you to all of our incredible volunteers for the incredible contribution they make. 

“Healthwatch would not be able to operate without the knowledge, skills and experience of our volunteers. Patients and the public can feel more confident talking to someone independent of health and care services, and so volunteers are a key part of capturing the authentic voice of patient experience.”

Matthew Ryan, Engagement Manager (Volunteering), East Sussex Community Voice. 

Want to get involved?

If being a volunteer appeals to you, join us and help make services better for your community. 

Volunteering for Healthwatch offers many benefits, from helping your local community to giving you a chance to use your skills to help people.

Find out more about volunteering 

Find out more about Volunteers Week here: https://volunteersweek.org/ 

You might also be interested in

Children and Young People’s views and experiences of Nicotine Pouches

Beginning in 2025, Healthwatch East Sussex (HWES) undertook engagement with young people to understand their views and experiences on nicotine pouches (slim, soft packets filled with nicotine, flavourings and plant based material placed under the lip that release nicotine).
Report

Healthwatch East Sussex Quarter 4 Report – January to March 2026

This quarterly report highlights how we have listened to the voices of the public, patients and partners and used people’s feedback, experiences and preferences to help shape health and social care in East Sussex from January to March 2026.
Healthwatch East Sussex is your local health and social care champion. We make sure NHS leaders and local council decision-makers hear your voice and use your feedback to improve care. We can also help you to find reliable and trustworthy information and advice.
Report