News and reports
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Devon Maternity unit to close due to staff shortages
A Devon hospital is planning to temporarily close its maternity unit because of serious staffing shortages.
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CQC rates Devon County Council’s adult social care provision as requires improvement
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated Devon County Council as requires improvement, in how well they are meeting their responsibilities to ensure people have access to adult social care and support under the Care Act (2014).
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What does the public think about AI scribe use in healthcare?
The use of AI in taking notes and making records could benefit patients and professionals alike. But public support requires trust, confidence and transparency. Read the latest blog from our national partners Healthwatch England below.
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Healthwatch response to the new National Quality Strategy
The Government has shared a new Quality Strategy for NHS-funded Care in England. Read the response from our national partners Healthwatch England below.
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Moving one step closer to a single patient record
Evidence from our national partner Healthwatch England plays role in introduction of single patient record that could increase accuracy and efficiency of care. Read more from them below.
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Public feedback leads to commitment to faster eye care
Public feedback leads to investment that could help millions get faster eye care. Read the latest blog from our national partners Healthwatch England below.
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What do people experience when they need an ambulance?
Over the past seven years, thousands of people have shared their experiences of ambulance services with us. And last month, those voices helped shape…
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Our position on GP access
More than a million people have an appointment with their general practice every day, and most are satisfied with the quality of care they receive.…
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AI in NHS care: what’s the impact, and what do people think?
As the Government attempts to ‘make the NHS the most AI-enabled care system in the world’, the public’s early experiences show it may be causing as…
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Latest reports and publications
Our Quarterly Impact & Activity Report: April to June 2026
Our latest Quarterly Impact & Activity Report highlights what people told us about health and social care services, how we acted on their experiences and our key work across Devon, Plymouth and Torbay.
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Our Annual Report 2025–2026: Speaking up for better care
Our Annual Report 2025–2026 highlights how people’s experiences have helped shape health and care services across Devon, Plymouth and Torbay.
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