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Torbay's Voluntary Network Celebrates Milestones at Annual Celebration
The Torbay Health and Wellbeing Voluntary Sector Network has released its second annual report showcasing an “extraordinary year of community collaboration, impact, and resilience in the face of ongoing economic and social challenges”.
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Healthwatch England response to government's plans for faster emergency care
Patients are being promised better, faster and more appropriate emergency care under government reforms to shorten waiting times in A&E.
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£7.3million secured to reduce critical infrastructure risks at Torbay Hospital
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust have confirmed that they have secured £7.3million from the estates safety fund to reduce their critical infrastructure risks at Torbay Hospital, helping to prevent cancelled appointments and operations.
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Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust welcomes Care Quality Commission reports
Inpatient and community children’s services run by Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as good by the Care Quality Commission following unannounced inspections last year.
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ADHD diagnosis life-changing but long waits on the NHS need urgent action
New poll of 2,579 adults from our national partners Healthwatch England highlights that attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnosis can change people’s lives. Yet long waits for assessments put people with suspected ADHD off seeking…
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Help the NHS in Devon this bank holiday weekend
Ahead of the bank holiday weekend, the advice is to:
• Order and collect any repeat medicines
• Make sure your medicine cabinet is well-stocked
• Make use of community pharmacies
• Look after yourselves and loved ones -…
• Order and collect any repeat medicines
• Make sure your medicine cabinet is well-stocked
• Make use of community pharmacies
• Look after yourselves and loved ones -…
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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
How to improve ADHD support for people
The impact ADHD has on people’s lives can be profound and can be spread across multiple areas of their life. Healthwatch England's new report highlights these impacts and the changes they are calling for to ensure everyone gets the support they need.
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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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