1. DR RANJ CALLS ON PUBLIC TO SPARE 3 MINUTES TO FEEDBACK ON HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE SERVICES

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    This Share for Better Care Week (24 February – 2 March), Dr Ranj is teaming up with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Healthwatch England (HWE) to urge people across England to take three spare minutes to feed back on their recent health and social care experiences.

  2. Learn more about heart health at a free event at Torbay Hospital

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    Want to find out more about heart health? Join Naing KoKo, consultant cardiologist, at a free health talk on Tuesday 29 April 2025, from 5.30pm-6.30pm at TREC, Torbay Hospital (or online).

  3. Torbay's Voluntary Network Celebrates Milestones at Annual Celebration

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    The Torbay Health and Wellbeing Voluntary Sector Network has released its second annual report showcasing an “extraordinary year of community collaboration, impact, and resilience in the face of ongoing economic and social challenges”.

  4. Healthwatch Champions People-Powered Change in Health and Care Across Devon, Plymouth & Torbay

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    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.

  5. What should you expect from the NHS when it comes to accessible information?

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    NHS England has published a refreshed version of the Accessible Information Standard (AIS) which was first released in 2016. Here we look at what the standard means for you and and how this has changed with the refreshed version.

  6. Physician associate changes will give patients more clarity

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    The independent review of physician and anaesthetist associates' safety and effectiveness has been published. Read our response.

  7. The updated Accessible Information Standard is now available

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    NHS England has published the long-awaited updates to the Accessible Information Standard. Read our response.

  8. NHS support for refugees and people seeking asylum

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    Are you a refugee or seeking asylum in England? Learn about how to access NHS care and what services you’re entitled to.

  9. Trans and non-binary people face hurdles at every stage of primary care

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    Our national partner Healthwatch England's self-selecting survey of nearly 1,400 trans and non-binary adults highlights that only 53% rate their GP practice as 'good' for general care.

  10. Healthwatch Launch Campaign to Protect Independent Public Voice in Health and Social Care

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    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.

  11. Countdown on to Torbay Baton of Hope!

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    The Torbay Baton of Hope, which raises awareness of the impact of suicide, will go through Torquay, Paignton and Brixham on Tuesday 30 September.

  12. Healthwatch England CEO appointed to NHS England Board

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    The Chief Executive of our national partners Healthwatch England has been appointed by the Government as Non-Executive Director on the Board of NHS England.

  13. Why support for patients with chronic pain must be improved

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    Living with chronic pain can limit your ability to live and work, yet it is a reality for millions of people in England. Find out the problems people are facing and what services can do to better support people living with pain.