News and reports

High levels of seasonal illness, including flu, and vomiting and diarrhoea bugs, mean ambulances, hospitals, GP surgeries and other NHS services can come under severe pressure at this time of year.

It’s not too late to have your free NHS flu vaccination to protect yourself and your loved ones this winter.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated Plymouth City Council’s adult social care responsibilities as good, following a new-style assessment under the Care Act 2014.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated Torbay Council’s adult social care provision as good, following a new-style assessment under the Care Act 2014.

Resident doctors in England have voted to go ahead with a five-day strike this week, despite a new offer from the government aimed at ending the dispute.

When it's hard to find an NHS dentist, many people turn to urgent dental care to treat routine problems. Read the latest blog below from our national partners Healthwatch England.

NHS Devon is funding vital oral health lessons for children in primary schools across Devon for the next three years to support them in learning good habits and help protect their teeth for the future.

One in seven patients who have been referred by their GP are stuck waiting for specialist care due to GP referrals being delayed, lost, or rejected. Read the latest research from our national partners Healthwatch England below.

The government has announced that it will involve our national partner's Healthwatch England in discussions about the GP contract for 2026–27, alongside wider plans to improve how GP services work in the future.

A national debate has begun about the safety of expanded GP online booking. This follows new rules that came in on 1 October, which require all GP practices to keep their online appointment system open from 8am–6.30pm.

Travelling to healthcare appointments is challenging for some people. Read below what people told our national partner's Healthwatch England about their experiences the difficulties they face booking and using patient transport service in their latest blog...

Our report exploring patient and carer experiences at the Royal Eye Infirmary (REI) at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust. Based on feedback from 59 people, the findings highlight a clear divide in experience between patients with good vision and those living with sight loss or additional vulnerabilities.