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. One week to go to give your views on the NHS in Devon

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    Local people in Devon have one week left to share their experiences, views and ideas that will contribute to the development of the national 10-Year Health Plan whilst informing local priorities in Devon.

  3. NHSE national director set to retire

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    The seniormost medic in the NHS in England is stepping down.

  4. Healthwatch response to NHS England reform

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    The Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced today that he will bring the NHS back under the control of ministers by abolishing NHS England.

  5. The NHS 10 Year Plan in Devon - Your priorities for change

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    From November 2024 to February 2025 we worked with NHS Devon to gather over 3,500 of your views, experiences, and ideas, which shaped a new 10 Year Health Plan for the whole of Devon, Plymouth and Torbay.

  6. New domestic abuse service launches in Devon

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    A new domestic abuse support service is set to launch in Devon.

  7. Healthwatch response to the latest British Social Attitudes Survey results

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    Satisfaction with health service is at lowest recorded levels. Read the response from our national partners Healthwatch England.

  8. Four things people want from the 10-Year NHS Plan

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    The Government has promised to put in place a 10-Year Health Plan to fix the NHS in England. Our national partners Healthwatch England have outlined the four things that matter most to you and how they should shape the 10-Year Plan. Read their blog below.

  9. Hearing care "crisis" in East Devon after abrupt NHS audiology handover

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    Patients across eastern Devon have been left struggling to access essential hearing services following what has been described as a chaotic handover of the region's NHS audiology contract.

  10. Our response to Government Decision to Abolish Healthwatch Network

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    Following media reports that the Government are abolishing bodies and organisations that unfortunately include Healthwatch England and the local Healthwatch Network, our Chair Dr Kevin Dixon has issued the response below.

  11. The NHS 10-Year Health Plan: Our response and what it means for you

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    The Government has released its new 10-Year Health Plan — here’s what it says, and what it could mean for Healthwatch and you.

  12. National Review on Patient Safety Published

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    The latest Review of Patient Safety Across the Health and Care Landscape, commissioned by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and run by Dr Penny Dash, has been published.

  13. Healthwatch response to GP Patient Survey 2025

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    The annual GP Patient Survey is out today. It highlights improvements to how people access care from their GP, pharmacy, dentistry, and other primary care teams. Read the response of our national partner Healthwatch England.

  14. 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.

  15. What are people telling us about three key community services?

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    Our insights into people's experiences of using community-based care.

  16. Share your experiences about emotional support for people affected by cancer

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    The NHS Peninsula Cancer Alliance and Macmillan Cancer Support are undertaking a survey to understand how cancer affects the feelings and emotions of patients, their families, and/or carers.

  17. Eye care costs a barrier for people on low incomes

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    New research from our national partners Healthwatch England reveals costs of additional eye care services are likely to deter some people from visiting opticians altogether.

  18. 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.