1. Devon ADHD project secures funding to develop virtual assistant

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    A project to support young people with attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has secured funding to develop a multilingual virtual assistant.

  2. Healthwatch England response to the independent ADHD Taskforce's report

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    The ADHD taskforce have today published the first part of their report. The final report will be available later this year.

  3. The impact of having ADHD and Autism

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    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.

  4. Someone I love has died - where can I find support

    Advice and Information -

    Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.

  5. How to stay informed while you wait for care

    Advice and Information -

    The wait for planned medical care or surgery can be frustrating. That’s why you must get regular and accessible updates while you wait.

  6. What is Long Covid and what help is available?

    Advice and Information -

    Confused about Long Covid? Find out the common symptoms and how to get support.

  7. More than 40,000 Devon residents vaccinated against COVID-19 in first week of Spring vaccination campaign

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    More than 40,000 patients in Devon eligible for the COVID –19 vaccination this Spring have been vaccinated in the first week of the campaign.

  8. New exhibition explores life after the pandemic

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    For the past three years, artist Helen Snell has worked with staff at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust to explore issues of wellbeing and burn out as they tried to recover from the pandemic.

  9. AI solution to detect lung cancer launches in south west

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    Peninsula Imaging Network (PenRAD) has launched an AI-powered chest CT service across four NHS trusts in Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly to help detect lung cancer quicker.

  10. Lung cancer screening rolled out across Torbay and South Devon

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    To help us get ahead of lung cancer, screening is currently being rolled out across Torbay and South Devon and is available for people aged 55-74 years old who have ever smoked and are registered with a participating GP practice in the area.

  11. ADHD diagnosis life-changing but long waits on the NHS need urgent action

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    New poll of 2,579 adults from our national partners Healthwatch England highlights that attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnosis can change people’s lives. Yet long waits for assessments put people with suspected ADHD off seeking professional care. Read more from Healthwatch England below.

  12. Reducing barriers to accessing appointments

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    People in Torbay have improved access to low-level healthcare support after we led on a collaborative Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) prevention project offering free blood pressure and health checks in the local community.

  13. 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.

  14. What trans and non-binary people told us about GP care

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