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Healthwatch England has warned that people are currently experiencing multiple cancellations or postponements of care and that this has a has a significant impact on their lives and symptoms, while further increasing health inequalities.

The National Cancer Patient Experience Survey 2022 results have been published.

From 29th September 2023, patients will not be able to order repeat prescriptions using the NHS Sussex POD telephone service. Responsibility for repeat prescriptions is being taken over by individual GP practices.

This could mean an extra one million checks are undertaken over four years, while at the same time, easing pressure on GPs.

Take a look at Healthwatch Englands tips to help you prepare for your appointment and make sure you understand your treatment and how much it will cost.

The Health and Social Care Committee’s report on NHS Dentistry.

Guidance for the development of health and care services for adolescents.

The latest GP Patient Survey results have been published.

A Labour MP has challenged all parties to give care home residents and hospital patients a legal right to visits from a ‘care supporter’, in the latest stage of campaign that sprung from pandemic restrictions.

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