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Men's Health Week
As part of Men's Health Week, we caught up with Michael, who has previously shared his experience of depression and has recently launched Life Changing Choices.
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Tourette’s Awareness Month 2026
The UK campaign (15 May to 15 June) is dedicated to raising awareness and understanding of Tourette syndrome. It advocates for individuals and…
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Healthwatch and the NHS Modernisation Bill
A new Bill has been published that proposes significant changes to how people's voices are heard in health and social care. These changes are…
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Interview with Katie for Tourette’s Awareness Month
May 15th to June 15th is Tourette’s Awareness Month. A period dedicated to raising awareness and understanding of Tourette syndrome.
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Latest reports and publication
Enter & View Report: Emergency Department, Royal Bournemouth Hospital
We visited Bournemouth Hospital A&E to see what impact the new building that opened in May 2025 has had on people’s experience of care.
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Navigating the NHS: Voices from immigrant communities in Bournemouth
Our report explores the experiences of first and second-generation immigrants when accessing NHS services, focusing on how effectively the NHS communicated with them. We wanted to identify the barriers, as well as areas for improvement in delivering more inclusive, accessible healthcare for diverse local communities.
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