1. Five million people are waiting for hospital treatment in England

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    The King’s Fund and Healthwatch England jointly call for urgent action to address hospital waiting lists and improve patients’ experience of delays to treatment

  2. Healthwatch England calls for recovery plan for NHS Dentistry

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    Healthwatch England have co-signed an open letter addressed to the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak calling for a recovery plan for NHS dentistry.

  3. Healthwatch England publish research impact of NHS waiting times

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    Healthwatch England's research looks at how the backlog of 5.7 million patients is impacting the lives of those waiting.

  4. MPs report warns of challenge of addressing NHS backlog

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    Omicron and emergency care crisis could derail plans to tackle the NHS backlog, warn MPs

  5. Over 22 million COVID vaccines delivered by community pharmacies

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    More than 22 million jabs have been delivered by community pharmacy-led COVID vaccination sites in the past 12 months.

  6. NHS expands COVID vaccinations to the most vulnerable 5 to 11 year olds

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    The NHS vaccination programme will begin to roll out to children aged between 5 and 11 who are most at risk of COVID-19 this week.

  7. Healthwatch England's Annual Report is out now

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    Healthwatch England's annual report to parliament, called "Championing what matters to you", is available to read now.

  8. Coventry Hospital invites local people to give views on plans

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    University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire has come out with draft priorities for the future for local people to comment on

  9. New planned care platform

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    Government sets out plans for 'My Planned Care' a new online route for information for patients waiting for planned surgery.

  10. Your care, your way – Join Healthwatch’s new campaign

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    Clear, understandable information is important to help you make the right health and care decisions. Join our campaign and have your say on what needs to change.

  11. New 1,600 space car opens at Coventry hospital

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    A new 1,600 space staff car park is set to open at University Hospital, Coventry as part of a major infrastructure project that will also further improve the experience of patients and visitors.

  12. Ockenden review into maternity service reports

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    Findings of Shropshire maternity review finds major issues and makes recommendations for all maternity services

  13. New calorie labelling rules come into force

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    New legislation applying to large businesses such as takeaways, restaurants and cafes comes into force on today.