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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression triggered by seasonal changes. One in twenty people in the UK are diagnosed with the condition, with men more likely to be diagnosed with SAD than women. -
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Take a look at what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccination programme, including where to go and why it's important.
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Tips to help you stay well this winter and get the care you need. -
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The continuing cost of living crisis is negatively affecting people's physical and mental wellbeing, with vulnerable people and those on lower incomes hit the hardest. -
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Find out what a ‘fit note’ is, when you might need one and how to go about getting one. -
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The cost-of-living crisis has put many people under financial strain, and prescription costs are more than some can afford. Find out what help is available to help you cover the cost of your medication. -
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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 for and what support is available. -
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A new scheme could see women across England save hundreds of pounds yearly on their Hormone Replacement Therapy with a prepayment certificate. -
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Cervical cancer screenings save at least 2,000 lives every year in the UK. Here's what you should expect from your smear test and why these screenings are important. -
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Around one in five GP visits are for non-medical problems. Many things that affect our health can’t be treated by doctors or medicine alone. This includes loneliness, money problems, housing, education or employment status. -
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Our response to NHS England's announcement on travel options for people facing long waits for care. -
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We share the key trends in what people from different ethnic minority groups are telling us, and propose steps the NHS can take towards equity in care. -
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Care Quality Commission has today published its annual State of Care report, highlighting that a combination of cost-of-living crisis and workforce pressures risks ‘unfair care’ for many people. Read our response. -
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Four areas where you can improve support for people diagnosed with diabetes -
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Diabetes UK estimates that five million people in the UK are living with diabetes, with 850,000 of them not yet diagnosed. -
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NHS Industrial action in December 2023 and January 2024 -
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This week is Cervical Cancer Prevention Week. Our new blog brings together some of the key challenges people have shared about cervical screening with local Healthwatch and outlines the steps we are taking nationally to address those. -
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National HIV Testing Week is a campaign which runs from 5 - 11 February, to promote regular testing amongst the most affected population groups. -
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The new Pharmacy First scheme enables your local pharmacy to treat some common conditions with prescription-only medicines, without you visiting your GP. Find out everything you need to know. -
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NHS England has today announced the rollout of ‘Martha’s Rule’ in hospitals across England from April, enabling patients and families to seek an urgent review if their condition deteriorates.
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Healthwatch and national organisations representing patients and NHS leaders express concerns over Royal Mail plans to delay bulk mail of NHS appointment letters. -
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Using experiences of care from over 10 million people collected over the past ten years, we have a bold vision for the NHS in 2030. Find out where we think the NHS should be in six years and how it can get there. -
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Pharmacy First makes it more convenient for you to access care. Your local pharmacist can give you advice on a range of conditions and can suggest medicines that can help. They may also be able to offer treatment and prescription medicine for some conditions without the need for a GP appointment. -
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Senior NHS doctors in England have voted to accept an offer from the government on pay and conditions, following months of strike action. Read our response. -
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It's important that deaf and hard-of-hearing people can get information in an accessible way. But feedback suggests not all services are complying with key legislation. -
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Rising costs, closures and supply shortages are among the challenges for people who rely on pharmacy services.
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William Pett, our Head of Policy, Public Affairs and Research reports that people welcome the launch of Pharmacy First. To harness the potential of community pharmacies, healthcare leaders need to address access barriers. -
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From booking appointments to learning test results, healthcare is going digital. But what do patients think about digital healthcare? And where are there opportunities to improve? -
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A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect. -
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Healthwatch Stockport's Annual Report from 2018/19. Inform. Involve. Influence.