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NHS patients who have been waiting the longest for treatment will be offered the opportunity to travel to a different hospital, if it means they could be seen sooner.

We carried out an Enter and View visit of Castlemead care home. Here are our findings and recommendations.

We carried out an Enter and View visit of Neath House care home. Here are our findings and recommendations.

We carried out an Enter and View visit of Park House care home. Here are our findings and recommendations.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression triggered by seasonal changes. One in twenty people in the UK are diagnosed with the condition, with men more likely to be diagnosed with SAD than women.

In August, we supported the Milton Keynes Health and Care Partnership with a project to develop health and wellbeing services in ‘neighbourhoods’ across Milton Keynes that help us to live longer, healthier lives.

"Supporting the community to live a longer, healthier, life." That's the plan from our NHS Integrated Care Board.

We carried out an Enter and View visit of Milton Court care home. Here are our findings and recommendations.

We explore the three main challenges people face accessing health and care services when they live alone with limited or no support.

New research from Healthwatch England shows worryingly low public confidence in being able to access NHS services. A third of adults in England lack confidence that they can access timely care, including GP services, mental health support and hospital care.

The rule would act as an extra safeguard for patients or their loved ones who want a second opinion about treatment options, particularly in the event of a suspected deterioration or serious concern on the part of a patient on a hospital ward, or their family or carer.

The cost-of-living crisis is putting many people under financial strain, and prescription costs are more than some people can afford to pay. Find out what help is available to help you cover the cost of your medication.