1. 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.

  2. Healthwatch report on people's experiences of using opticians

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    Research from our national partners Healthwatch England has found that costs for additional services when visiting opticians are a barrier to care for people on low incomes.

  3. Torbay's Voluntary Network Celebrates Milestones at Annual Celebration

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    The Torbay Health and Wellbeing Voluntary Sector Network has released its second annual report showcasing an “extraordinary year of community collaboration, impact, and resilience in the face of ongoing economic and social challenges”.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. Healthwatch response to the Patient Safety Commissioner’s report

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    Read Healthwatch England's response to the Patient Safety Commissioner’s report, The Safety Gap, on the accessibility of medicines for people with sensory impairments.

  13. NHS in Devon prepares for Easter weekend

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    The NHS in Devon is preparing for the start of the holiday season, as the first of many visitors start to arrive for the Easter weekend.

  14. Help the NHS in Devon this bank holiday weekend

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    Ahead of the bank holiday weekend, the advice is to:
    • Order and collect any repeat medicines
    • Make sure your medicine cabinet is well-stocked
    • Make use of community pharmacies
    • Look after yourselves and loved ones - check in on vulnerable family members and neighbours.

  15. How to improve ADHD support for people

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    The impact ADHD has on people’s lives can be profound and can be spread across multiple areas of their life. Healthwatch England's new report highlights these impacts and the changes they are calling for to ensure everyone gets the support they need.

  16. Fewer people in England are waiting for NHS care

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    Our national partner Healthwatch England's response to the latest NHS waiting times data.

  17. Government to expand cervical screening access through NHS App

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    The Government has announced measures to improve women's experiences with cervical screening. Booking screening should be easier, and lower-risk people will attend fewer appointments.

  18. Record number of Devon patients using the NHS App to manage their healthcare

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    Record numbers of patients in Devon are now accessing healthcare services through the NHS App.

  19. NHS App of the future will include an 'AI doctor'

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    The NHS App will be updated to 'democratise' healthcare by giving all patients more access to triage tools and comparison information about providers from the NHS App.

  20. 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.

  21. 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.

  22. 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.

  23. 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.