We are still here to listen, support, signpost, and ensure that people’s experiences influence how health and care services are designed and delivered across the county.
Take three minutes to share your experience
We are the independent consumer champion for people using health & social care in Devon, Plymouth & Torbay.
Your feedback can help services spot issues that are affecting care for you and your loved ones.
We speak up for you
The more people share their ideas, experiences and concerns about local health & social care, the more services understand what needs to improve.
We're here to make sure those in charge put your views at the heart of your care.
How we're making an impact locally
Find out more about some of the ways we have been using your feedback to help improve people's experiences of health and social care services across Devon, Plymouth and Torbay.
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News and views
Further £8m secured for Tower Block fire safety work at Torbay…
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust has secured a further £8 million for fire safety work in Torbay…
News
Are patients getting the choices they need from their GP?
In the second series of our national partner Healthwatch England's blogs on GP access, we look at the…
Blog
Latest reports and publications
Understanding patient experiences of the Royal Devon complaints process
Our new report shares the experiences of 20 people who used the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust’s complaints process, highlighting what worked well and opportunities to improve communication, involvement and learning.
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Our Quarterly Impact & Activity Report: July to September 2026
Our latest Quarterly Impact & Activity Report highlights what people told us about health and social care services between July and September 2026, how we acted on their feedback and our key work across Devon, Plymouth and Torbay.
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Advice and information
What can the Pharmacy First scheme do for me?
The Pharmacy First scheme enables your local pharmacy to treat some common conditions with prescription-only medicines, without you visiting your GP…
How can your pharmacy help you?
Did you know that pharmacies provide advice and information on minor illnesses and ailments? Find out how they can help you.
Staying informed while you wait for care
Waiting for planned medical care or surgery can be frustrating. That’s why you should get regular and accessible updates from your healthcare…
“Healthwatch in Devon, Plymouth and Torbay provides a patient voice which is vital for the delivery of NHS services locally. They continue to provide important feedback from patients, on big themes and small, so that as we redesign services we can better tailor them to meet the expectations of our local population.”
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