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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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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 choices do you have at your GP practice?
We've published new research showing that there are significant gaps between the choices patients want when booking a GP appointment and the…
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…
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