1. 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.

  2. Devon Patients have had their say on local practices

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    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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. NHS to publish waiting list data for community dental services

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    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. 

  6. 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.

  7. CQC rating of Derriford Hospital Surgery Department upgraded to ‘Good’

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    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.

  8. Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust invites local people to have their say on the refresh of their strategy

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    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.

  9. Think Pharmacy First this summer

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

  10. Help shape the future of continence care

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    A new survey has been launched to better understand the experiences of people with continence issues and to help shape future 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.

  14. Healthwatch response to new hospital waiting list data

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    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.

  15. Government Unveils Plan for 'NHS Online': A New Digital Hospital to Cut Waiting Lists

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    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.

  16. Patient Confusion as COVID-19 Booster Eligibility Tightens

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    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.

  17. People in Devon urged to get flu vaccine

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    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.

  18. Devon patients urged to use the NHS App this winter

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    NHS Devon is encouraging residents to take control of their health this winter through the NHS App.