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Report highlights family carer’s experiences of the Hospital at…
Our new report explores the impact of the NHS Hospital at Home service on unpaid carers and patients across…
News
NHS Addiction Services: Supporting patients in Dorset
This month our Engagement Officer Lucy Cribb spoke to Graeme White, Head of Addiction Services at University…
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"I never felt that I was listened to or heard. If they were more understanding of young people and listened more, then it would be better."
Latest reports and publication
Navigating the NHS: Voices from immigrant communities in Bournemouth
Our report explores the experiences of first and second-generation…
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Hospital at Home Service: Understanding the impact on family carers in Dorset
The service provides acute, short-term NHS care in people’s own homes…
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Advice and information
What choices do you have at your GP practice?
We've published new research showing that there are significant gaps between the choices patients want when booking a GP appointment and the…
What can I do while waiting for an ADHD assessment?
Waiting for an attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) assessment can take a long time. What support is available for people while they wait?
How are NHS patient records managed?
Everyone who uses the NHS in England could soon have a single patient record that brings together important information about your health care.
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