1. What can the Pharmacy First scheme do for me?

    Advice and Information -

    The new Pharmacy First scheme enables your local pharmacy to treat some common conditions with prescription-only medicines, without you visiting your GP. Find out everything you need to know.

  2. What help can you get to pay for your NHS prescription?

    Advice and Information -

    With living costs so high many people are living under financial strain, and NHS prescriptions cost more than some people can afford. Find out what help is out there to help you cover the cost of your medication.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

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

    Advice and Information -

    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?

  14. NHS England to introduce Jess's rule for GP patients - Healthwatch response

    Response -

    Our national partner's Healthwatch England have welcomed the introduction of Jess's rule for GP patients to help improve patient safety.

  15. Protections on NHS letter delivery agreed between Royal Mail, NHS leaders and patient bodies

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    Working with Royal Mail, NHS and patient organisations, our national partners Healthwatch England have written an open letter to Ofcom highlighting the introduction of new protections to ensure reliable and efficient postal service for NHS patients.

  16. What should you expect from the NHS when it comes to accessible information?

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    NHS England has published a refreshed version of the Accessible Information Standard (AIS) which was first released in 2016. Here we look at what the standard means for you and and how this has changed with the refreshed version.

  17. The updated Accessible Information Standard is now available

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    NHS England has published the long-awaited updates to the Accessible Information Standard. Read our response.

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  21. NHS support for refugees and people seeking asylum

    Advice and Information -

    Are you a refugee or seeking asylum in England? Learn about how to access NHS care and what services you’re entitled to.

  22. 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.