1. Lost for words – improving access to healthcare for ethnic minority communities

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    People with little or no English struggle at all points of their healthcare journey. Healthwatch England's new research shines a light on barriers and delays to care they often experience and calls for equal access for all.

  2. Lack of NHS dental appointments widens health inequalities

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    A new survey of public attitudes to NHS dentistry shows that half of the adults in England find dental charges unfair amid escalating living costs. Healthwatch England warned decision-makers that NHS dentistry is in desperate need of reform.

  3. Next steps set out for Western Eye Hospital following temporary relocation of services

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    Following a review of safety at the vacant Samaritan Hospital, adjacent to the Western Eye Hospital, at the end of November 2021 the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust took the precaution of immediately relocating some services from the Western Eye while more detailed investigations took place.

  4. Integrated Care Systems come into force today

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    From today, 42 statutory integrated care systems (ICSs) will bring together GPs, hospitals, local authorities, and other partners to plan and deliver health and care services in their area.