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Patients foot the bill for cuts as NHS dental charges rise 45% in a decade

Dentists say there is a ‘black hole’ in funding for dental treatment in England, with further 4% increase to come next month

The Guardian - UK

One in seven adults in England advised by NHS to go private

A new survey shows extent of two-tier health system as one in seven people advised to pay for healthcare in past year

The Guardian - UK

Those waiting longest for NHS care to be asked if they will travel for treatment

The health service hopes the initiative will help drive down the number of people waiting the longest.

The Independent UK

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NHS winter resilience fund announced by Government

It comes amid rising concerns about how the NHS will cope over winter.

The Independent UK

Call for more support to help millions caught up in record NHS backlog

It comes as a new poll suggests many have lost confidence they will have timely access to NHS care.

The Independent UK

Calls for ‘urgent change’ to return NHS dentistry to pre-pandemic levels

It comes after NHS Digital figures showed 18.1 million adults were seen by an NHS dentist in the two years leading up to June.

The Independent UK

Revealed: how hidden delays blight cancer care in England and Wales

Watchdog warns that admin errors, unexplained cancellations and delayed scan reports all contribute to longer waits for patients

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NHS cancellations causing ‘catastrophic health impacts’, says watchdog

Healthwatch England says patients getting sicker and mental health deteriorating because of delays

The Guardian - UK

Watchdog shines light on ‘serious impact’ of cancelled care

People’s symptoms and mental health are deteriorating as a result of cancellations, Healthwatch England said.

The Independent UK

Blind people at risk due to ‘inaccessible’ health information from NHS, charity warns

Denying people access to their information can ‘cause embarrassment and loss of dignity’

The Independent UK

Blind people put at risk by ‘inaccessible’ information about health – charity

Sight loss charity the RNIB has challenged the health service over the way some patients receive private health information.

The Independent UK

Key appointment for new mothers treated as ‘tick box exercise’, group warns

Healthwatch England called for more support for mothers after their babies are born.

The Independent UK

Key appointment for new mothers treated as ‘tick box exercise’, group warns

Healthwatch England called for more support for mothers after their babies are born.

The Independent UK

Concern over lack of progress supporting people with communication needs in NHS

Leading charities have come together to urge the NHS to take action.

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Patients missing appointments because of travel cost fears, says watchdog

A rising number of people have changed the way they use health and care services due to the rising cost of living, according to Healthwatch England.

The Independent UK

GPs carry out record amount of appointments while family doctor numbers drop

NHS Digital said 32 million appointments were carried out in October.

The Independent UK

Maternity services ‘getting worse’, hospitals regulator warns

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) said it was worried about the way staff work together and described ‘systemic’ problems in NHS maternity.

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Brits attempting ‘DIY dentistry’ with glue as 91% of dentists won’t accept new patients

Healthwatch England said that some people had also resorted to pulling out their own teeth after being left unable to get a dentist appointment

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The Independent UK

What is the NHS dentist shortage and why is it happening?

Nine in 10 NHS dental practices across the UK are not accepting new adult patients, a survey has found

The Guardian - UK

DIY dentistry on the rise as 90% of NHS practices not seeing new patients

Britons resorting to superglue, says watchdog, as 98% of practices in some areas stop accepting new adult patients

The Independent UK

Support for patients with communication needs ‘worse since start of pandemic’

The NHS has been urged to ‘better support communication needs of deaf people, those with sight loss or mental health issues’.

The Independent UK

Long NHS waiting lists fuel rise in number of patients paying for private care

Health experts warned that increased demand could ‘exacerbate inequalities’ between those who can afford to pay and those who cannot.

The Independent UK

Blood pressure checks in betting shops as a result of NHS shake-up

A total of 42 new integrated care systems come into force on Friday.

The Independent UK

Patients must not be ‘left in a void’ waiting for care, expert says

Sir Robert Francis QC said over 50% of concerns about GPs submitted to Healthwatch England are about access to family doctors.

The Independent UK

Patients living in pain because they can’t get NHS dentist, watchdog says, as service is ‘running on empty’

The patient champion organisation warned of ‘a deepening crisis’ as patients struggle to get appointments

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