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Action by health services to help prevent illness and disease or spot conditions early is crucial. But how easy do people find it to get this kind of help so that opportunities to prevent ill health are not missed? Find out in the blog below from our national partners Healthwatch England.Blog -
Thanks to your feedback, our national partners Healthwatch England have advocated for NHS England to publish better data to highlight and address inequalities in people’s experience of waiting for NHS treatment. Read their blog below.Blog -
Most men would attend testing if the government introduced a national screening programme for prostate cancer, according to new research from our national partner's Healthwatch England. Read their latest blog below.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 -
The findings confirm a concerning trend of declining uptake among at-risk groups across the area, raising important public health questions.Report -
Our New Report Highlights Key Factors Behind Declining Vaccination UptakeAdvice and Information -
Autism affects people in different ways. It can bring strengths and challenges that can affect how comfortable, healthy, and happy you feel. Here's what you should expect from an autism assessment, diagnosis and getting the proper support.Advice and Information -
One in four people in the UK have a mental health condition. With everything going on in our daily lives, awareness of our mental health and how to care for ourselves or others is essential.Advice and Information -
Did you know that pharmacies provide advice and information on minor illnesses and ailments? Find out how they can help you.Report -
People living with Multiple Sclerosis in Devon and Torbay reported inconsistent care, with key issues around diagnosis, treatment delays, communication, and ongoing support. The report calls for standardised diagnostic processes, faster treatment starts, annual reviews, and research into regional disparities in MS care.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.Report -
Our 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.Blog -
Parents across England are speaking up about the challenges they face getting the right specialist support for their children and how families are often left struggling to get the care their children deserve. Read the latest blog from our national partners Healthwatch England below.Blog -
Our national partner Healthwatch Enlgnad's latest research shows that while most men turn to the NHS most often for information on staying healthy, one in five are now using platforms such as TikTok, Instagram and YouTube and almost one in 10 are using Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbots. Read the latest Healthwatch England blog below.Report -
Our national partner Healthwatch England's latest research shows the barriers that men face when seeking care.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 -
It’s not too late to have your free NHS flu vaccination to protect yourself and your loved ones this winter.News -
High levels of seasonal illness, including flu, and vomiting and diarrhoea bugs, mean ambulances, hospitals, GP surgeries and other NHS services can come under severe pressure at this time of year.Response -
The Government have announced the first step in delivering the new NHS online hospital, allowing nine common conditions to receive faster access to specialist care.News -
If you live in Torbay, the Local Authority would like to hear your views on the Council's new Health and Wellbeing Strategy.Report -
We have published a new insight report looking at how reasonable adjustments are working for people in Torbay who use health and care services.Blog -
People have told our national partners Healthwatch England that weight loss drugs are transformative, but that there are problems accessing them on the NHS, especially since they were made available via GPs last June. Read their latest blog below.Blog -
As the Government attempts to ‘make the NHS the most AI-enabled care system in the world’, the public’s early experiences show it may be causing as many issues as it aims to solve. Read the latest blog from our national partner Healthwatch England below.