News and reports

The NHS in Devon is launching a new campaign to ask the public to 'Think Pharmacy First' this summer.

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.

With living costs so high many people are living under financial strain, and NHS prescriptions cost more than some people can afford. Find out what help is out there to help you cover the cost of your medication.

The new Pharmacy First scheme enables your local pharmacy to treat some common conditions with prescription-only medicines, without you visiting your GP. Find out everything you need to know.

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.

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.

Our insights into people's experiences of using community-based care.

Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services.

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.

Latest research shows the barriers that trans and non-binary people face when seeking care.

ADHD and autism are two neurodiversity conditions that present in contrasting ways. In recent research undertaken by our national partner Healthwatch England, we heard from people who were diagnosed with, or suspected they had, both conditions. They talked to Healthwatch England about the impact of being diagnosed with both conditions.

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.