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More women are reporting positive interactions with maternity staff, according to findings of a national survey by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). But some areas of experience - either before, during or after birth - remain worse than they were five years ago the regulator said.

‘Share for Better Care’, a new campaign launched by Healthwatch and the Care Quality Commission, addresses health inequalities across England.

The new Pharmacy First scheme enables your local pharmacy to treat some common conditions with prescription-only medicines, without you visiting your GP. Find out everything you need to know.

The Government have published a plan to improve access to NHS dentistry.

Find out more about what will be discussed at the steering group meeting on 6 February.

Measles vaccination rates are at a ten-year low as cases rise nationwide. Find out about measles, who can get the vaccine, and what you can do to stay safe.

Chair of Healthwatch Coventry, Stuart Linnell MBE, shares his thoughts on Coventry as a Marmot city and the health inequalities we are working to change.

Read our latest statement about Prescription Ordering Direct

Read what we found and the hospital's response

Read what we found and the hospital's response

Read what was said about access to services when we went out to talk to people in Coventry

Ruth highlights how our input is making a difference and our updated priorities for Healthwatch Coventry work