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Quarter of a million consultations take place in Devon as people choose their local pharmacies
As the May bank holiday arrives, visitors and local people are being encouraged to continue to make the best use of NHS services, especially community pharmacies through the Pharmacy First service.
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What Healthwatch are hearing about maternity care
People who have used maternal health services told our national partners Healthwatch England what matters most to them: feeling listened to, receiving clear and accurate information, and having continuity of care. Read their latest blog below.
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Devon and Cornwall celebrate seven winners in the first NHS Excellence award 2026
Teams and individuals across Devon and Cornwall are celebrating after being named regional champions in the first NHS Excellence Awards, recognising outstanding work to improve care for patients, communities and staff.
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Government publishes refreshed Women’s Health Strategy for England
The Government has published a renewed Women’s Health Strategy for England, setting out plans to improve how health and care services work for women and girls over the next 10 years.
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Phase Two of Torbay Hospital Emergency Department multi-million pound redevelopment now open
Phase Two of the Emergency Department (ED) redevelopment at Torbay Hospital has now opened, marking another major milestone in the £14.2 million programme to modernise urgent and emergency care for people across Torbay and South Devon.
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What next for patient voice? Learning from the Healthwatch model
A new national report from the The King’s Fund highlights both the strengths and limitations of the Healthwatch model, as the health and care system prepares for significant change.
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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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Why support for patients with chronic pain must be improved
Living with chronic pain can limit your ability to live and work, yet it is a reality for millions of people in England. Find out the problems people…
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Latest reports and publications
Our Quarterly Impact & Activity Report: January to March 2026
Our latest Quarterly Impact & Activity Report highlights what people have told us about health and social care services, how we have engaged with communities, and how this insight is helping to improve services across Devon, Plymouth and Torbay.
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Understanding Digital Healthcare Access in Devon, Plymouth and Torbay
Our report exploring how people across Devon, Plymouth and Torbay access healthcare through digital systems, including GP online services, hospital portals and the NHS App.
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