1. NHS to introduce Martha's rule for hospital patients - our response

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    We have welcomed the introduction of Martha's rule for hospital patients.

  2. Record NHS waiting times - our response

    Response -

    The latest NHS data shows that a record number of people are waiting for care. However, it’s vital people still come forward this winter for the healthcare they need.

  3. CQC's State of Care report - our response

    Response -

    Care Quality Commission has today published its annual State of Care report, highlighting that a combination of cost-of-living crisis and workforce pressures risks ‘unfair care’ for many people. Read our response.

  4. Thousands of patients to be offered the chance to travel for treatment

    Response -

    Our response to NHS England's announcement on travel options for people facing long waits for care.

  5. Government and unions urged to find resolution to strike action

    Response -

    Five organisations representing NHS leaders and patients join forces regarding on-going industrial action in the NHS.

  6. NHS Dental Recovery Plan - our response

    Response -

    Under a new plan published today, people will benefit from millions more NHS dental appointments over the next year. Read our response.

  7. NHS to roll out ‘Martha’s Rule’

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    NHS England has today announced the rollout of ‘Martha’s Rule’ in hospitals across England from April, enabling patients and families to seek an urgent review if their condition deteriorates.

  8. Open letter to Royal Mail about the delivery of NHS letters

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    Healthwatch and national organisations representing patients and NHS leaders express concerns over Royal Mail plans to delay bulk mail of NHS appointment letters.

  9. Dentistry: new patient premium kicks off today

    Response -

    As part of the dental recovery plan, dental practices will benefit from extra cash for taking on new NHS patients from today, Friday 1 March, to improve access. Read our response.

  10. Our response to the increase in dental charges

    Response -

    Read our response to the increase in fees for NHS dental care.

  11. New social care report reflects what the public is telling us

    Response -

    Our chief executive reflects on the findings of the King's Fund's latest report on the state of adult social care.

  12. Our response to the latest British Social Attitudes Survey results

    Response -

    Public satisfaction with the NHS has fallen to the lowest level ever recorded, according to analysis of the latest British Social Attitudes Survey.

  13. Industrial action: senior NHS doctors and government reach agreement

    Response -

    Senior NHS doctors in England have voted to accept an offer from the government on pay and conditions, following months of strike action. Read our response.

  14. Our response to warning that pharmacy closures are at record high levels

    Response -

    The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has warned of ‘skyrocketing’ levels of pharmacy closures this year.