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. Government orders investigation into failing maternity services

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    The Government has ordered a rapid investigation of up to 10 failing maternity services to ‘provide truth and accountability for impacted families and drive urgent improvements’.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. Patient Confusion as COVID-19 Booster Eligibility Tightens

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    Pharmacists in England say they are facing "major issues" with large numbers of patients booking appointments for Covid jabs only to find they are no longer eligible.

  9. 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.

  10. Trans and non-binary people face hurdles at every stage of primary 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.

  11. What trans and non-binary people told us about GP care

    Report -

    Latest research shows the barriers that trans and non-binary people face when seeking care.

  12. NHS support for refugees and people seeking asylum

    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.

  13. What can the Pharmacy First scheme do for me?

    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.