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Health and care select committee publish report on the cost of not reforming social care
Last week the House of Commons Health and Care Select committee has published its report Adult Social Care Reform: The Cost of Inaction.
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NHS prescription charges frozen for 2025-26
NHS prescription charges in England will be frozen for the first time in 3 years, keeping the cost of a prescription below ten pounds.
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Refurbished St Edmunds community site enhances local health and care services
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is pleased to announce the reopening of its newly refurbished St Edmunds community site in Torquay.
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The extent and impact of inaccurate NHS patient records
Our national partner Healthwatch England's latest research found frequent errors in patients’ individual medical records. Read their latest blog below...
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Lung cancer screening rolled out across Torbay and South Devon
To help us get ahead of lung cancer, screening is currently being rolled out across Torbay and South Devon and is available for people aged 55-74 years old who have ever smoked and are registered with a participating GP practice in the area.
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Men's Health Strategy for England - share your views
The Government launched a call for evidence to inform the development of a men's health strategy for England. Share your views by 17 July 2025.
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The NHS 10 Year Plan in Devon - Your priorities for change
From November 2024 to February 2025 we worked with NHS Devon to gather over 3,500 of your views, experiences, and ideas, which shaped a new 10 Year…
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Latest reports and publications

Our Quarterly Impact & Activity Report - Jan to Mar 2025
Our latest quarterly impact report is now available to read, which details our key activities for the last quarter, including how we have engaged with the public, a summary of the feedback we have collected, case studies, our reports, recommendations and any outcomes or impact made.
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Healthwatch report on people's experiences of using opticians
Research from our national partners Healthwatch England has found that costs for additional services when visiting opticians are a barrier to care for people on low incomes.
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