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The NHS 10-Year Health Plan: Our response and what it means for you
The Government has released its new 10-Year Health Plan — here’s what it says, and what it could mean for Healthwatch and you.
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Patients praise pharmacy services, but medicine shortages persist
A year after the launch of Pharmacy First, the NHS scheme designed to speed up treatment for common conditions, our national partners Healthwatch England have published a new poll of over 7,000 adults’ experience of using pharmacies.
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Our response to Government Decision to Abolish Healthwatch Network
Following media reports that the Government are abolishing bodies and organisations that unfortunately include Healthwatch England and the local Healthwatch Network, our Chair Dr Kevin Dixon has issued the response below.
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Healthwatch Champions People-Powered Change in Health and Care Across Devon, Plymouth & Torbay
We have released our new 2024–25 Annual Report, highlighting a year of impactful community engagement, meaningful partnerships, and people-driven improvements to local health and social care services.
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NHS App of the future will include an 'AI doctor'
The NHS App will be updated to 'democratise' healthcare by giving all patients more access to triage tools and comparison information about providers from the NHS App.
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Government orders investigation into failing maternity services
The Government has ordered a rapid investigation of up to 10 failing maternity services to ‘provide truth and accountability for impacted families and drive urgent improvements’.
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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
One year on: How is Pharmacy First working for patients?
In January 2024, Pharmacy First went live, helping people get treatment for seven common conditions faster without seeing a GP. Our new report examines people's experiences with pharmacy services one year later, identifying what's working and the remaining challenges.
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Our 2024-25 Healthwatch in Devon, Plymouth & Torbay Annual Report
Our 2024–25 Annual Report highlights a year of impactful community engagement, meaningful partnerships, and people-driven improvements to local health and social care services.
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