DIY dentistry on the rise as 90% of NHS practices not seeing new patients Britons resorting to superglue, says watchdog, as 98% of practices in some areas stop accepting new adult patients The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2022
Support for patients with communication needs ‘worse since start of pandemic’ The NHS has been urged to ‘better support communication needs of deaf people, those with sight loss or mental health issues’. The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2022
Long NHS waiting lists fuel rise in number of patients paying for private care Health experts warned that increased demand could ‘exacerbate inequalities’ between those who can afford to pay and those who cannot. The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2022
Blood pressure checks in betting shops as a result of NHS shake-up A total of 42 new integrated care systems come into force on Friday. The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2022
Patients must not be ‘left in a void’ waiting for care, expert says Sir Robert Francis QC said over 50% of concerns about GPs submitted to Healthwatch England are about access to family doctors. The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2022
Patients living in pain because they can’t get NHS dentist, watchdog says, as service is ‘running on empty’ The patient champion organisation warned of ‘a deepening crisis’ as patients struggle to get appointments The Independent UK · May 9, 2022
Dentistry crisis: Whole county shuts down to new NHS patients, group claims Healthwatch England said there are no NHS appointments for new patients in Somerset The Independent UK · May 8, 2022
Patients need to be treated as ‘more than a number’ say nurses’ leaders The Royal College of Nursing said patients risk ‘paying the price’ for a shortage of nurses. The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2022
Blind Leeds student feels 'forgotten and ignored' by the NHS A patient watchdog said the NHS is 'failing to protect the rights of our most vulnerable patients' Leeds Live · Feb 25, 2022