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The Latest Breaking News from Healthwatch England

Parents pressured to go private as children struggle to see NHS dentist – report

Experts called for ‘fundamental changes to NHS dentistry’.

Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2024

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 · Sep 25, 2024

Patients who ask for doctors are being seen by physician associates instead – what’s the difference?

What is a physician associate?

The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2024

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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 · Jul 21, 2024

Patients in England want right to see GPs with 24 hours enshrined in NHS

Royal College of GPs says constitution guarantee would just pile on pressure given loss of 1,000 practices in past 10 years

The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2024

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 · Apr 6, 2024

Patients foot the bill for cuts as NHS dental charges rise 45% in a decade

Dentists say there is a ‘black hole’ in funding for dental treatment in England, with further 4% increase to come next month

The Guardian - UK · Mar 16, 2024

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One in seven adults in England advised by NHS to go private

A new survey shows extent of two-tier health system as one in seven people advised to pay for healthcare in past year

The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2023

Those waiting longest for NHS care to be asked if they will travel for treatment

The health service hopes the initiative will help drive down the number of people waiting the longest.

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023

NHS winter resilience fund announced by Government

It comes amid rising concerns about how the NHS will cope over winter.

The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023

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 · Sep 11, 2023

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 · Aug 24, 2023

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 · Jul 29, 2023

NHS cancellations causing ‘catastrophic health impacts’, says watchdog

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

The Guardian - UK · Jul 27, 2023

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The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2023

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 · May 16, 2023

Blind people at risk due to ‘inaccessible’ health information from NHS, charity warns

Denying people access to their information can ‘cause embarrassment and loss of dignity’

The Independent UK · May 15, 2023

Blind people put at risk by ‘inaccessible’ information about health – charity

Sight loss charity the RNIB has challenged the health service over the way some patients receive private health information.

The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023

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.

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The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023

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 · Feb 6, 2023

Concern over lack of progress supporting people with communication needs in NHS

Leading charities have come together to urge the NHS to take action.

The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2023

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.

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2022

GPs carry out record amount of appointments while family doctor numbers drop

NHS Digital said 32 million appointments were carried out in October.

The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2022

Maternity services ‘getting worse’, hospitals regulator warns

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) said it was worried about the way staff work together and described ‘systemic’ problems in NHS maternity.

Chronicle Live · Aug 8, 2022

Brits attempting ‘DIY dentistry’ with glue as 91% of dentists won’t accept new patients

Healthwatch England said that some people had also resorted to pulling out their own teeth after being left unable to get a dentist appointment

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2022

What is the NHS dentist shortage and why is it happening?

Nine in 10 NHS dental practices across the UK are not accepting new adult patients, a survey has found

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