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Four challenges people face living with learning disabilities
In the UK, approximately 1.5 million people have a learning disability. Many people with learning…
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Temporary closures add to crisis in community pharmacies
New Freedom of Information findings reveal a worrying picture of pharmacy closures across England, hitting…
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Proactive Care Project Report
Healthwatch engaged with communities to understand what community-…
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Behind the Care, Exploring the Lived Experience of Carers in Herefordshire Report
An increase in feedback to Healthwatch Herefordshire about the…
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What the new dental recovery plan means for you
Are you struggling to find an NHS dentist? The new dental recovery plan might help you get the dental care you need.
Can I access my GP records online?
From 31 October 2023, GP surgeries must give patients online access to their new health record entries. Find out what information is in your record…
What is menopause and what are the signs?
With more than thirty recognised symptoms of menopause and growing awareness of the impact on day-to-day life, it can help to know what to look out…
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