East Sussex Community Voice
We listen to and enable communities to have their say and bring about positive change
We use a variety of skills and techniques to listen to and empower communities to have their say and bring about positive change.
Healthwatch east sussex
Annual Report 2025-26: Speaking up for better care
Healthwatch East Sussex’ annual report highlights how they 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, and across Sussex.
East Sussex VCSE Alliance
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Have a read of the latest newsletter and find out what’s been happening locally in the VCSE sector.
East Sussex Community Voice – helping to make sure community voices are heard
East Sussex Community Voice (ESCV) is an independent community interest company dedicated to empowering communities to have their voice heard and champion change through impartial advice and organisational support.
Participation
Participation
Utilising a range of engagement techniques to capture views and experiences to champion change
Evaluation
Evaluation
Generating independent evidence and insight, informing the design and delivery of effective services
Collaboration
Collaboration
Adding value by partnering in the design, commissioning and delivery of local services
Communication
Communication
Producing independent insight and messaging that is accessible, engaging and impactful
Representation
Representation
Strengthening the voice of all communities and contributing to effective decision making
Our Work
Our community projects are as varied and vibrant as the local people we work with, from long-term plans and programmes to fast-acting smaller commissions:
ESCV Proudly host:
The East Sussex VCSE Alliance
A partnership of voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations from across East Sussex working collaboratively to create a stronger, more resilient voluntary sector for the county and its communities
News
The Big Conversation on Care is a chance for everyone in England to have their say on the future of adult social care. Adult social care affects millions of people across the country. It supports older people, disabled people and people with long term health conditions with a wide range of everyday tasks, helping them
Are you passionate about communities? Can you help local people have a greater say in services? As NHS, local authority and voluntary services face a period of change, it’s crucial local people remain at the heart of decision-making. East Sussex Community Voice exists to empower people to have their voices heard and we are seeking
Tell Healthwatch in Sussex how you want to share your feedback about health and social care services
The government has announced plans to abolish Healthwatch in 2027. Healthwatch gathers important feedback from patients and the public about health and social care and is independent from the NHS and local councils who provide these services. These plans may change how patients and the public can share feedback and experiences. In the future, it
