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National Cancer Institute

NHS announces new gene-editing therapy that could cure blood disorder

On Thursday, 8 August, the NHS announced the release of a "life-changing" gene-editing therapy treatment for patients living with a genetic blood disorder.
12 August 2024
News
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Blood cancer patients to benefit from first targeted treatment available on the NHS

Patients in England with a form of blood cancer known as marginal zone lymphoma (MZL) can now benefit from a take-at-home tablet available on the NHS. The game changing treatment could halt the progression of their cancer and provide an alternative to rounds of chemotherapy.
5 August 2024
News
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GP collective action-Healthwatch England Response

On Thursday, 1 August, the British Medical Association announced that GPs in England have voted in favour of collective action in protest of limited funding increases. Read Healthwatch England's response.
2 August 2024
Response
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GP collective action-what does this mean and how does this affect access to GP services?

On Thursday, 1 August, the British Medical Association announced that GP's in England have voted in favour of taking part in collective action in protest of limited funding increases for the 2024/5 GP services contract. Find out more about accessing GP services during the collective action.
2 August 2024
News
GP talks to patient

What is a physician associate and what do they do?

With the NHS planning to employ more physician associates, find out what care they can offer you and how their role differs from that of doctors.
31 July 2024
Advice and Information
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Public attitudes toward Physician Associates

The latest poll commissioned by Healthwatch England explores patients experiences of Physician Associates. This research comes at an important time when the NHS plans to triple the number of Physician Associates it employs.
29 July 2024
News
National Cancer Institute

What is respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and who can get the vaccine?

A national respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination programme will start on Sunday, 1 September 2024, protecting newborns and older adults. Find out about RSV, who can get the vaccine, and what you can do to stay safe.
24 July 2024
Advice and Information
Hospital admission and discharge

Hospital Admissions and Delayed Discharge: Patient Needs and Support

Read Healthwatch Greenwich's latest report providing insight into the experiences and perspectives of patients, their
families, and stakeholders to understand the reasons behind potentially preventable hospital admissions and delayed discharges.
24 July 2024
Report
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Dementia cases are on the rise- find out how you can get checked

A record number of people are being diagnosed with dementia in England. Find out how you can get checked for dementia and what to expect if you get a diagnosis.
24 July 2024
Advice and Information
Samuel Close 1

Enter and View Report: Samuel Close 1

Read and download the full report at the end of this page.
23 July 2024
Report
Pregnant woman being vaccinated

Department of Health and Social Care announces national RSV vaccination campaign

The UK will launch a national respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination programme from Sunday, 1 September 2024, protecting newborns and older adults.

23 July 2024
News
Dementia care support

Dementia diagnoses in England at a record high

Recent NHS data shows a record number of people are being diagnosed with dementia. The NHS is encouraging people to come forward and get checked if they have any common early signs or symptoms of the disease.
22 July 2024
News

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