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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.News -
Patients in Devon have had their say on local practices and generally report a more positive overall experience with their GP practice compared to the national average.News -
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.News -
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.News -
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.News -
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.News -
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.News -
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.News -
The NHS in Devon is launching a new campaign to ask the public to 'Think Pharmacy First' this summer.News -
A new survey has been launched to better understand the experiences of people with continence issues and to help shape future care.News -
The Torbay Baton of Hope, which raises awareness of the impact of suicide, will go through Torquay, Paignton and Brixham on Tuesday 30 September.News -
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.News -
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.News -
Today’s figures show that the national waiting list has again increased to a total size of 7.4 million appointments with 6.25 million people waiting for their first appointment.News -
This new service is set to begin operating in 2027 and aims to deliver up to 8.5 million extra NHS appointments in its first three years.News -
Pharmacists in England say they are facing "major issues" with large numbers of patients booking appointments for Covid jabs only to find they are no longer eligible.News -
People in Devon most at risk of becoming seriously unwell from flu this winter are being urged to get their flu vaccine as cases of flu start to rise.News -
NHS Devon is encouraging residents to take control of their health this winter through the NHS App.News -
NHS Devon is sharing some helpful hints and advice on how to keep young children safe and well this October half-term.News -
The findings confirm a concerning trend of declining uptake among at-risk groups across the area, raising important public health questions.News -
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published its annual State of Care report, an essential marker for the health sector that clearly identifies what’s working well and, crucially, where things are falling short.News -
Today we published a new 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.News -
After nearly four years in the role, the Chief Executive of our national partners Healthwatch England will be leaving her role this December.News -
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.News -
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.News -
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.News -
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.