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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.

The Independent UK

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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

Chronicle Live

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 Independent 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 Guardian - 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

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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

The Independent UK

Dentistry crisis: Whole county shuts down to new NHS patients, group claims

Healthwatch England said there are no NHS appointments for new patients in Somerset

The Independent UK

Patients need to be treated as ‘more than a number’ say nurses’ leaders

The Royal College of Nursing said patients risk ‘paying the price’ for a shortage of nurses.

The Independent UK

Blind Leeds student feels 'forgotten and ignored' by the NHS

A patient watchdog said the NHS is 'failing to protect the rights of our most vulnerable patients'

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