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Think Pharmacy First this summer
The NHS in Devon is launching a new campaign to ask the public to 'Think Pharmacy First' this summer.
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Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust invites local people to have their say on the refresh of their strategy
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is inviting people across the Torbay and South Devon to help shape its future by taking part in a short survey.
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CQC rating of Derriford Hospital Surgery Department upgraded to ‘Good’
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has upgraded Surgery Services at Derriford Hospital to Good across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led.
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Healthwatch Launch Campaign to Protect Independent Public Voice in Health and Social Care
The Local Healthwatch Network has announced the launch of a new campaign to advocate for the preservation of an independent public voice in health and care.
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NHS to publish waiting list data for community dental services
NHS England has told community dental services to start submitting waiting list data from this month on the number of adults and children waiting for assessment and treatment.
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Devon Patients have had their say on local practices
Patients in Devon have had their say on local practices and generally report a more positive overall experience with their GP practice compared to the national average.
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What are people telling us about three key community services?
Our insights into people's experiences of using community-based care.
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The impact of having ADHD and Autism
ADHD and autism are two neurodiversity conditions that present in contrasting ways. In recent research undertaken by our national partner Healthwatch…
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Trans and non-binary people face hurdles at every stage of primary care
Our national partner Healthwatch England's self-selecting survey of nearly 1,400 trans and non-binary adults highlights that only 53% rate their…
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Latest reports and publications
Healthwatch Quarterly Impact & Activity Report: April to June 2025
This report details our key activities for the last quarter, including how we have engaged with the public, a summary of the feedback we have collected, our reports, recommendations and any outcomes or impact made.
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What trans and non-binary people told us about GP care
Latest research shows the barriers that trans and non-binary people face when seeking care.
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