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A new NHS England campaign aims to raise awareness of prescription saving schemes.

October is ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) awareness month. The 2023 ADHD Awareness Month theme is “Moving Forward with ADHD.”
ADHD isn’t just a childhood condition – it affects young people and adults as well. ADHD can affect all aspects of life, including home, school or workplace and relationships.

People are often in need of out-of-hours medical assistance. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.

Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has released a statement on the national ADHD medication shortage: You may have heard, either from your pharmacist or in the media, that there is a global shortage of some types of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medicines.

Our November meeting will include an update our Annual Report from 2022 - 2023.

Every year we celebrate World Mental Health Day on 10 October. The theme for 2023, set by the World Foundation of Mental Health, is ‘Mental health is a universal human right’.  
World Mental Health Day is about raising awareness of mental health and driving positive change for everyone’s mental health. It’s also a chance to talk about mental health, how we need to look after it, and how important it is to get help if you are struggling. 

Do you struggle to speak to your doctor about your medical concerns? You’re not alone.
Take a look at our top tips to make the most out of your GP appointment.

Healthwatch has welcomed the introduction of 'Martha's Rule' in NHS hospitals, a new policy to amplify the patient voice and improve safety in hospitals.

75% of children and young people who experience mental health problems aren't getting the help they need.

Baby Loss Awareness Week (BLAW) is a time for everyone in the baby loss community and beyond to come together, to remember much-loved and missed babies, and raise awareness of pregnancy and baby loss.

You've told us that you've experienced problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what to do if you're refused the right to register.

With the NHS under immense pressure, Healthwatch look at the impact that waiting for a diagnosis, test, or treatment can have on individuals and some of the potential solutions that might help.