1. How can you find an NHS dentist?

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    Are you having trouble finding an NHS funded dentist? Read our tips on what to do if you’re facing problems.

  2. What the new dental recovery plan means for you

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    Are you struggling to find an NHS dentist? The new dental recovery plan might help you get the dental care you need.

  3. Details announced on supervised toothbrushing scheme for children

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    Today the government finally announced details of how it will fulfill Labour's election pledge to roll out a supervised toothbrushing scheme to children aged 3-5 living in deprived areas.

  4. NHS dental changes to increase by 2.4% from April

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    The government has announced that NHS dental changes will go up from 1 April by 2.39% .

  5. NHSE sets out specification on urgent NHS dental appointments

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    NHS England has published a national specification and clinical guidelines to support the goal of delivering 700,000 extra urgent NHS dental appointments during 2025-26.

  6. 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.

  7. NHS to publish waiting list data for community dental services

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    NHS England has told community dental services to start submitting waiting list data from this month on the number of adults and children waiting for assessment and treatment. 

  8. Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust welcomes Care Quality Commission reports

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    Inpatient and community children’s services run by Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as good by the Care Quality Commission following unannounced inspections last year.

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

    Response -

    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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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”.

  15. 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.

  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

    Response -

    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. 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.

  20. 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.

  21. 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.

  22. 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.

  23. 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.

  24. 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.

  25. 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.