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GP access survey

Have you had a positive or negative experience of accessing your GP practice? We want to hear from you.

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Easy read breast screening recall letters now available for all patients who require them nationally

We demonstrate how self-advocacy works in joint appeal for easy access to breast services

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Cost of living payment

Guidance on getting an extra payment to help with the cost of living if you’re entitled to certain benefits or tax credits.

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Disabled people report being blocked from NHS care due to poor communications

New deep-dive analysis of people's experiences of healthcare communication is a stark reminder of why NHS England and the 42 new Integrated Care Systems need to ensure services abide by the Accessible Information Standard.

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Better access to NHS dental services under new reforms

Patients across the country will benefit from improved access to dental care under changes announced by NHS England today.

Latest reports and publications

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Our annual report 2021-2022

We are pleased to present our annual report for 2021-2022

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Carers and the impact of COVID-19

This report covers the views of those individuals who responded to...

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2022 Executive Board meeting minutes

Find out what was discussed at our 2022 board meetings.

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Patient and public findings report 2021

6 December 2021

This evaluation was carried out with the aims of discovering and...