News and reports

October is a crucial time for everyone to come together and raise awareness about screening, treatment, and prevention of breast cancer. Find out more about how to spot the signs of breast cancer.

In September 2024, Healthwatch sought experiences of hospital discharge, the process of supporting people to leave hospital effectively after treatment. You can read about what people told us below.

You can either access the course face-to-face in a local community venue or online via MS Teams.

The CQC reviewed 141 units across the NHS and highlighted widespread issues with staffing, buildings, equipment and safety management processes. They warn that preventable harm is at risk of becoming 'normalised'.

In the UK alone, there are at least 245,000 cases and up to 48,000 deaths of sepsis every year. That’s more deaths than breast, bowel and prostate cancer combined

On World Mental Health Day, let’s all come together to talk about mental health and show everyone that mental health matters. Talking about our mental health can help us cope better with life’s ups and downs.

The rights of homeless people to register for primary care.

If you’re more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under 4, you may be entitled to get help to buy healthy food and milk.

New Freedom of Information findings reveal a worrying picture of pharmacy closures across England, hitting older people and rural communities the hardest. Read Healthwatch England's research to find out more.

West Sussex Breast Screening Service are excited to promote the Breast Care Roadshow event, delivered to you from Breast Care in Sussex (East, West Sussex, Brighton & Hove).

Our national partner Healthwatch England’s report unpacks women’s experiences of cervical screening and sets out recommendations for healthcare leaders.

For the first time in its history, the NHS has started vaccinating people against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).