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. The hidden wait to be prescribed ADHD medication

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    People with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are facing long waiting times to get their diagnosis. However, our research reveals that even after they are diagnosed, people face another wait to get the medication they need to help them manage their condition.

  5. 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.

  6. What choices do you have at your GP practice?

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    Healthwatch England have published new research showing that there are significant gaps between the choices patients want when booking a GP appointment and the ones they are offered. But what choices should you get at your GP practice?

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

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

  8. How to stay informed while you wait for care

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

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

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

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.