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People are often in need of out-of-hours medical assistance. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.Advice and Information -
You've told us that you've experienced problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what to do if you're refused the right to register.Advice and Information -
Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services.Response -
New research from the Care Quality Commission shows that people regret not raising concerns about their care - but those who do raise concerns see improvements.Response -
Leslie Hamilton and his working group have published their independent review into how the laws on gross negligence manslaughter and culpable homicide are applied to medical practice. Read our response.Response -
We share our response to the latest figures from the GP patient survey.Advice and Information -
Do you struggle to speak to your doctor about your medical concerns? You’re not alone. Take a look at our top tips to make the most of your GP appointment.Response -
The Secretary of State for Health, Jeremy Hunt, has today announced a series of changes to their contract with the NHS for 2014/15 that put a greater focus on patients.Response -
Britain’s leading GP has said that patients could be forced to wait weeks to see their family doctor as overstretched medics struggle to keep waiting times down during the busy winter period.Response -
New statistics from NHS England released about people’s experiences of GP services.Response -
1 in 4 face difficulty booking an appointment on the phone according to new GP patient survey results.Response -
The work of the Healthwatch network is recognised in new report from the Public Accounts Committee.Advice and Information -
Have you or a family member had a side effect after taking medicines? Find out why it's important to share your experience to make medicine safer for everyone.Response -
New report states GPs spend almost a fifth of their consultation time dealing with non-health issues, such as personal relationship problems, housing and unemployment.Response -
New report finds that while patient satisfaction with access to General Practice remains high, it is declining.Response -
A third of people are dissatisfied with availability of appointments at their GP and almost half struggle to book an out of hours appointment according to a review by Monitor. Read our response.
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Today, NHS England revealed its plans to fund an additional £2.4 billion per year for GP services by 2020/21 to help improve patient care and access.Response -
Results from the latest GP Patient Survey shows patient satisfaction is declining.Advice and Information -
With more and more appointments happening online, we've put together some tips on how to get the most out of the virtual health and care appointments both for patients and health and care professionals.Response -
In response to the Care Quality Commission's State of Care report, our Interim Chair, Jane Mordue, calls for the health and social care sector to meaningfully involve the public in decisions about health and social care.Response -
Care Quality Commission's report today shows COVID-19 is magnifying inequalities and “risks turning fault lines into chasms”.Response -
We have joined forces with leading patient groups to respond to the Government's plans around GP data sharing.Response -
The NHS has published a plan for improving access to GP appointments for patients alongside supporting GPs and their teams.Response -
Using your feedback on care, we share with Government the issues we believe should be included in the objectives for the NHS for the year ahead. Read our recommendations.Response -
NHS England has published a final report of the stocktake on integrating primary care, looking at what is working well, why it’s working well and how we can accelerate the implementation of integrated primary care. Read our response.Response -
The latest GP patient survey shows that overall satisfaction with services has fallen and more people are avoiding making an appointment. Read our response.Advice and Information -
When you need specialist NHS support, like hospital tests or treatment, you often need a referral from your GP first. Find out what this includes and what to expect.Response -
The government will today announce its plans to improve access to GPs, including same-day appointments for those that need them. Read on our response.Advice and Information -
Understanding the symptoms of flu and what the flu vaccine is helps you make informed decisions about your health.Advice and Information -
What is the six-week postnatal check for new mothers and why it’s important that you attend it? In this advice piece, we cover all the basic questions you may have about it.Response -
Read our response to the latest NHS data on cancer support.Advice and Information -
The continuing cost of living crisis is negatively affecting people's physical and mental wellbeing, with vulnerable people and those on lower incomes hit the hardest.Advice and Information -
Cervical cancer screenings save at least 2,000 lives every year in the UK. Here's what you should expect from your smear test and why these screenings are important.Response -
Public satisfaction with the NHS has slumped to its lowest level ever recorded by the British Social Attitudes Survey (BSA). Despite this, the public shows very strong support for the NHS. Read our response.Response -
With junior doctors staging a four-day strike, we urge all parties involved to find a resolution.Response -
Today, NHS England has published its GP Recovery Plan. Read our response.Advice and Information -
A new scheme could see women across England save hundreds of pounds a year on their Hormone Replacement Therapy with a prepayment certificate.Response -
Using your feedback on care, we share with the Government the issues we believe should be included in the objectives for the NHS for the years ahead. Read our recommendations.Advice and Information -
Find out what a ‘fit note’ is, when you might need one and how to get one.Response -
Healthwatch England welcomes NHS England’s simplification of cancer waiting times data. A simplified care timeline can help patients and their loved ones to have a better understanding of what milestones and timelines they can expect during their cancer treatment journey.Advice and Information -
Did you know you can choose which hospital you go to when referred for a test, diagnosis, or treatment? Find out how.Advice and Information -
From 31 October 2023, GP surgeries must give patients online access to their new health record entries. Find out what information is in your record and how to access it.Response -
Public satisfaction with the NHS has fallen to the lowest level ever recorded, according to analysis of the latest British Social Attitudes Survey.
