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Do you or a loved one need help with social care? Read the article below and find out answers to key questions about who can access adult social care and how to pay for it.Report -
The “Something Someone Told Me” project is a joint initiative delivered by Plymouth City Council and Healthwatch Plymouth to gather thoughts, views and ideas from residents, relatives and providers of local care homes.Report -
The “Something Someone Told Me” project is a joint initiative delivered by Plymouth City Council and Healthwatch Plymouth to gather thoughts, views and ideas from residents, relatives and providers of local care homes.Report -
The “Something Someone Told Me” project is a joint initiative delivered by Plymouth City Council and Healthwatch Plymouth to gather thoughts, views and ideas from residents, relatives and providers of local care homes.News -
A project to support young people with attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has secured funding to develop a multilingual virtual assistant.Response -
The ADHD taskforce have today published the first part of their report. The final report will be available later this year.Blog -
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.Blog -
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.Advice and Information -
Mental health problems are more common among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual (LGBTQIA+) people. If you are struggling, feel alone or need a little help, then check out our guide on how you can get the support you need.Advice and Information -
Do you know about your rights to language support in NHS settings?Report -
Healthwatch England recently published their findings and a set of immediate actions for the Government and the NHS, in relation to the cost of living and the detrimental impact it is having on people’s decisions about their own health and wellbeing.
In light of these findings, we wanted to find out if the cost of living was having an impact on people in Devon, Plymouth and Torbay and if so, in what way.
60 people responded to the survey and the survey ran throughout March to May 2023.
By Healthwatch in Devon, Plymouth, and TorbayReport -
In 2022, Healthwatch in Devon, Plymouth and Torbay held a series of meetings with the South West representative of the Royal Association for Deaf People to discuss various concerns that were being raised around access to British Sign Language (BSL) qualified interpreters. These concerns include:
• Interpreters to support appointments in hospital and GP surgeries
• Interpreters to support complaints process
• Access to informationNews -
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.News -
NHS England has published the long-awaited updates to the Accessible Information Standard. Read our response.News -
Are you a refugee or seeking asylum in England? Learn about how to access NHS care and what services you’re entitled to.News -
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.News -
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.Report -
Latest research shows the barriers that trans and non-binary people face when seeking care.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.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.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.Blog -
New research shows that too many men are missing out on the NHS Health Check, which is essential in preventing illness and saving lives. Read our national partner Healthwatch England's findings and calls to action for healthcare leaders.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.Advice and Information -
The Accessible Information Standard is mandatory for all organisations that provide National Health Service (NHS) or adult social care.