1. What is adult social care?

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  2. Help shape Plymouth’s disability adaptation services

    News -

    Plymouth City Council are launching an important consultation about how they deliver disability adaptations across Plymouth, and they need your help to spread the word and get involved.

  3. Share your experiences about emotional support for people affected by cancer

    News -

    The NHS Peninsula Cancer Alliance and Macmillan Cancer Support are undertaking a survey to understand how cancer affects the feelings and emotions of patients, their families, and/or carers.

  4. Eye care costs a barrier for people on low incomes

    News -

    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.

  5. Healthwatch response to GP Patient Survey 2025

    Response -

    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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. Government funding approved for new Emergency Care Building

    News -

    The southwest’s major trauma centre and acute specialist hospital at Derriford will benefit from a new, state-of-the-art Emergency Care Building after the Department of Health and Social Care rubber-stamped funding for the project.

  9. Refurbished St Edmunds community site enhances local health and care services

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    Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is pleased to announce the reopening of its newly refurbished St Edmunds community site in Torquay.

  10. £7.3million secured to reduce critical infrastructure risks at Torbay Hospital

    News -

    Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust have confirmed that they have secured £7.3million from the estates safety fund to reduce their critical infrastructure risks at Torbay Hospital, helping to prevent cancelled appointments and operations.

  11. Physician associate changes will give patients more clarity

    News -

    The independent review of physician and anaesthetist associates' safety and effectiveness has been published. Read our response.

  12. NHS support for refugees and people seeking asylum

    News -

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