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Our response to the NHS-10 Year Plan
The Government has published its NHS 10-Year Health Plan for England. Read our response.
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Government plans around the future of Healthwatch
Today the media have reported about the Government's plans around the future of Healthwatch alongside…
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"ADHD also causes me to slip behind on exercise and diet and sleep, so I gain weight and get out of shape, which really affects my mental health.”
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The “choice gap”: do patients get the choices they want from GP care?
Our new research shows how important choice is to people when it…
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One year on: How is Pharmacy First working for patients?
In January 2024, Pharmacy First went live, helping people get…
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Advice and information
What can I do while waiting for an ADHD assessment?
Waiting for an attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) assessment can take a long time. What support is available for people while they wait?
How are NHS patient records managed?
Everyone who uses the NHS in England could soon have a single patient record that brings together important information about your health care. So…
Your right to an NHS dentist
Does signing up with your dentist work the same way as registering with your GP? If you think the answer is yes, you're not alone.
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