1. Cervical screening my way

    Report -

    Our national partner Healthwatch England’s report unpacks women’s experiences of cervical screening and sets our recommendations for healthcare leaders.

    A summary of the report is below. You can download the full report and a large print version further down this page.

  2. DR RANJ CALLS ON PUBLIC TO SPARE 3 MINUTES TO FEEDBACK ON HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE SERVICES

    News -

    This Share for Better Care Week (24 February – 2 March), Dr Ranj is teaming up with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Healthwatch England (HWE) to urge people across England to take three spare minutes to feed back on their recent health and social care experiences.

  3. One week to go to give your views on the NHS in Devon

    News -

    Local people in Devon have one week left to share their experiences, views and ideas that will contribute to the development of the national 10-Year Health Plan whilst informing local priorities in Devon.

  4. NHSE national director set to retire

    News -

    The seniormost medic in the NHS in England is stepping down.

  5. Healthwatch response to NHS England reform

    Response -

    The Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced today that he will bring the NHS back under the control of ministers by abolishing NHS England.

  6. The NHS 10 Year Plan in Devon - Your priorities for change

    Blog -

    From November 2024 to February 2025 we worked with NHS Devon to gather over 3,500 of your views, experiences, and ideas, which shaped a new 10 Year Health Plan for the whole of Devon, Plymouth and Torbay.

  7. New domestic abuse service launches in Devon

    News -

    A new domestic abuse support service is set to launch in Devon.

  8. Healthwatch response to the latest British Social Attitudes Survey results

    Response -

    Satisfaction with health service is at lowest recorded levels. Read the response from our national partners Healthwatch England.

  9. Four things people want from the 10-Year NHS Plan

    Blog -

    The Government has promised to put in place a 10-Year Health Plan to fix the NHS in England. Our national partners Healthwatch England have outlined the four things that matter most to you and how they should shape the 10-Year Plan. Read their blog below.

  10. Someone I love has died - where can I find support

    Advice and Information -

    Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.

  11. How to stay informed while you wait for care

    Advice and Information -

    The wait for planned medical care or surgery can be frustrating. That’s why you must get regular and accessible updates while you wait.

  12. What is Long Covid and what help is available?

    Advice and Information -

    Confused about Long Covid? Find out the common symptoms and how to get support.

  13. More than 40,000 Devon residents vaccinated against COVID-19 in first week of Spring vaccination campaign

    News -

    More than 40,000 patients in Devon eligible for the COVID –19 vaccination this Spring have been vaccinated in the first week of the campaign.

  14. New exhibition explores life after the pandemic

    News -

    For the past three years, artist Helen Snell has worked with staff at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust to explore issues of wellbeing and burn out as they tried to recover from the pandemic.