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Pharmacy closures in England threaten plan to use them instead of GPs for some care

Closure of hundreds of outlets hitting rural areas, older people and deprived communities hardest, according to Healthwatch England

The Guardian - UK

One in five patients don’t know the difference between doctors and physician associates, watchdog warns

Charities call for NHS to make information on physician associates more accessible to patients

The Independent UK

Plans to cut Royal Mail deliveries ‘could worsen patient safety risks’

The chief executives of Healthwatch England, National Voices, The Patients Association and NHS Providers have ‘raised direct concerns’.

Evening Standard

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Worst-off find it harder than well-off to access NHS care, survey finds

Exclusive: findings raise concerns over ‘two-tier service’ with poorer people also feeling less heard by medics

The Guardian - UK

Patients ‘neglected and confused’ after leaving hospital, says NHS watchdog

Research shows patients risk being readmitted after not being given help and advice after treatment

The Guardian - UK

Second NHS trust failed to send tens of thousands of patient and GP letters

The Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust said that no significant patient harm had been found but it would review its initial investigation.

The Independent UK

Third of life-or-death 999 ambulance calls in England not attended by paramedic

Exclusive: Concerns over patient safety after NHS figures show less-qualified staff attending urgent calls

The Guardian - UK

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Call for more support to help millions caught up in record NHS backlog

It comes as a new poll suggests many have lost confidence they will have timely access to NHS care.

The Independent UK

Calls for ‘urgent change’ to return NHS dentistry to pre-pandemic levels

It comes after NHS Digital figures showed 18.1 million adults were seen by an NHS dentist in the two years leading up to June.

The Independent UK

Revealed: how hidden delays blight cancer care in England and Wales

Watchdog warns that admin errors, unexplained cancellations and delayed scan reports all contribute to longer waits for patients

The Guardian - UK

NHS cancellations causing ‘catastrophic health impacts’, says watchdog

Healthwatch England says patients getting sicker and mental health deteriorating because of delays

The Guardian - UK

Watchdog shines light on ‘serious impact’ of cancelled care

People’s symptoms and mental health are deteriorating as a result of cancellations, Healthwatch England said.

The Independent UK

People forced to pull out their own teeth amid NHS dental crisis

The Health and Social Care Committee has published a report into NHS dental services, calling for drastic reforms.

Evening Standard

People forced to pull out their own teeth amid NHS dental crisis, report finds

The Health and Social Care Committee has published a report into NHS dental services, calling for drastic reforms.

The Independent UK

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Autism diagnosis 'takes far too long': New report lays bare experience of Northumberland families with NHS services

A new report highlights how young people with autism can struggle to navigate the NHS and access appropriate support.

Chronicle Live

Urgent review to consider 'dental deserts' in the North East amid 'significant risk' to public health

Health bosses will urgently review dental provision across the North East.

Chronicle Live

Newcastle former stroke ward worker gives talks on how to spot warning signs

Raj Nair, a teacher from Heaton, has given talks to local groups about warning signs of strokes

The Independent UK

Patients travelling ‘hundreds of miles’ to access NHS dental care – MPs hear

Leading dentists have called for action to save the service.

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The Independent UK

Key appointment for new mothers treated as ‘tick box exercise’, group warns

Healthwatch England called for more support for mothers after their babies are born.

The Independent UK

Key appointment for new mothers treated as ‘tick box exercise’, group warns

Healthwatch England called for more support for mothers after their babies are born.

Liverpool Echo

It could be years before Liverpool patients can see an NHS dentist

Healthwatch Liverpool said only a third of adults have been able to get public health care

The Independent UK

Patients missing appointments because of travel cost fears, says watchdog

A rising number of people have changed the way they use health and care services due to the rising cost of living, according to Healthwatch England.

Liverpool Echo

No dentists will take adult NHS patients in Sefton

The situation is marginally better for children

Liverpool Echo

NHS responds to claims Liverpool dental patients 'more desperate than ever'

Covid-19 blamed for additional pressures on the health service

Liverpool Echo

City dental patients 'more desperate than ever' as crisis deepens

Healthwatch Liverpool have assessed the state of the city's dental provision

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