Healthwatch in Sussex want to hear about carers experiences of accessing health and wellbeing services

Healthwatch in Sussex want to better understand the challenges carers face when accessing health and wellbeing services for their own health, and what support could improve their experience.
Healthwatch in Sussex (Brighton & Hove, East Sussex and West Sussex) are the local independent watchdog for health and care.
Are you a carer?
A carer is anyone, including children and adults who looks after a family member, partner or friend who needs help because of their illness, frailty, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction and cannot cope without their support.
Our poll
Please tell Healthwatch in Sussex your experience as a carer when accessing health and wellbeing services for your own health.
Ahead of carers week in June, we have designed a short poll to ask carers (only) to share experiences and perceptions from the last 12 months.
Closing date: midnight on Friday 30th May 2025.
Completing our poll
If you would like assistance to complete our poll please contact us via: enquiries@healthwatcheastsussex.co.uk or call 0333 101 4007
Healthwatch is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy and security. For more information on how we use your information please see our Privacy Policy.
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