Your healthcare champion for Plymouth
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We are the independent consumer champion for health and social care in Plymouth, home to over 230,000 people. View our latest news & reports and find out how to get in touch with us further down the page or click the button below to tell us your experience with a health or social care service in Plymouth. |
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William Sutton Memorial Hall
6 Shelley Way
St Budeaux
Plymouth
PL5 1QF
Telephone: (Freephone) 0800 520 0640
(Staffed 10am – 4pm, Mon-Thurs)
Email: info@HWDPT.org
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Reaching out to the Plymouth Community
We work hard to make sure we hear from everyone in the city of Plymouth and the surrounding area.
We consider it important to reach out to the communities we hear from less frequently to gather their feedback and make sure their voice is heard, and services meet their needs.
Take a look at what we do in the local community via the video above or keep scrolling to see the latest news, reports, advice and information for Plymouth.
You can also click the button below to share your story about a Plymouth health or social care service.
News and views
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…
News
Healthwatch Champions People-Powered Change in Health and Care…
We have released our new 2024–25 Annual Report, highlighting a year of impactful community engagement,…
News
Latest reports and publications
One year on: How is Pharmacy First working for patients?
In January 2024, Pharmacy First went live, helping people get…
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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…
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Advice and information
What can I do while waiting for an ADHD assessment?
Waiting for an attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) assessment can take a long time. What support is available for people while they wait?
How are NHS patient records managed?
Everyone who uses the NHS in England could soon have a single patient record that brings together important information about your health care. So…
Your right to an NHS dentist
Does signing up with your dentist work the same way as registering with your GP? If you think the answer is yes, you're not alone.