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New report: Evaluating people’s experiences of Derriford Hospital’s maternity services in Plymouth
Devon Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership (MNVP) has published a new report evaluating Derriford Hospital’s maternity setting in Plymouth from the perspective of service users.
Celebrating the NHS at 70 at Westminster Abbey
The former chair of Evolving Communities has taken part in a national service to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the NHS.
Food for thought at Podsmead community café
Residents without a car on a housing estate in Gloucester say they find it hard to access fresh, affordable food – according to a survey carried out recently.
Diabetics in the South West being sought to help develop new heat-mapping device
People living with diabetes in Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire are being asked to help develop an innovative device which could help improve the lives of thousands of people living with the same condition across the country.
New CEO of Gloucestershire & Somerset’s independent health and care champion announced
The community interest company which runs the Healthwatch Gloucestershire and Somerset services has announced the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer.
Healthwatch Somerset urges patients and families to share their views on hospital beds closure
The County’s independent health and care champion Healthwatch Somerset is calling on local people to give their views on the recent announcement to close beds at two community hospitals in the county.
NHS needs to do more to understand why people are returning to hospital after being discharged
As part of a broader investigation into people’s experiences of leaving hospital, Healthwatch England is today publishing new analysis of NHS emergency readmissions data.
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