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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

The Guardian - UK

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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

People forced to pull out their own teeth amid NHS dental crisis

The Health and Social Care Committee has published a report into NHS dental services, calling for drastic reforms.

Evening Standard

People forced to pull out their own teeth amid NHS dental crisis, report finds

The Health and Social Care Committee has published a report into NHS dental services, calling for drastic reforms.

The Independent UK

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Autism diagnosis 'takes far too long': New report lays bare experience of Northumberland families with NHS services

A new report highlights how young people with autism can struggle to navigate the NHS and access appropriate support.

Chronicle Live

Urgent review to consider 'dental deserts' in the North East amid 'significant risk' to public health

Health bosses will urgently review dental provision across the North East.

Chronicle Live

Newcastle former stroke ward worker gives talks on how to spot warning signs

Raj Nair, a teacher from Heaton, has given talks to local groups about warning signs of strokes

Chronicle Live

Patients travelling ‘hundreds of miles’ to access NHS dental care – MPs hear

Leading dentists have called for action to save the service.

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

It could be years before Liverpool patients can see an NHS dentist

Healthwatch Liverpool said only a third of adults have been able to get public health care

Liverpool Echo

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The Independent UK

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.

Liverpool Echo

No dentists will take adult NHS patients in Sefton

The situation is marginally better for children

Liverpool Echo

NHS responds to claims Liverpool dental patients 'more desperate than ever'

Covid-19 blamed for additional pressures on the health service

Liverpool Echo

City dental patients 'more desperate than ever' as crisis deepens

Healthwatch Liverpool have assessed the state of the city's dental provision

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Digital support worker from Tyneside charity wins Healthwatch star award

Kathleen Dickinson was nominated after delivering a tech and tea workshop that helped older people get to grips with mobile phones and the technology at their fingertips

Liverpool Echo

Patients left struggling as online consultations 'consistently' turned off

The findings come amid concern over GP access as "challenging winter" approaches

Liverpool Echo

Dentist shortages leaving some elderly patients struggling to eat

A health watchdog said it has 'nowhere to signpost people' looking for emergency appointments

Daily Mirror

How to find a dentist near me - NHS dentists in your area as UK faces crisis

The British Dental Association has claimed that millions of people are struggling to get the dental care they need as they cannot get an appointment with their local dentist

Chronicle Live

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

Chronicle Live

Young carers in North Tyneside feel they have "missed out on their childhood" says report

A social care and health watchdog has updated North Tyneside council on the increasing pressures on carers as young as five

Chronicle Live

Cost of dentistry leads to much needed treatment being put off by residents in North Tyneside

Hundreds of people have said the price of dentistry is beyond what they can afford and is a 'significant barrier to getting treatment'

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