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Men’s health matters — have your say on what needs to change
The Government launched a call for evidence to inform the development of a men's health strategy for England. Share your views by 17 July 2025.
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Supreme Court ruling on the meaning of ‘man’, ‘woman’ and ‘sex’ – what it means for health and care
A new ruling from the Supreme Court has clarified how the law defines the words ‘man’, ‘woman’ and ‘sex’ in the Equality Act 2010.
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Deaf patients face ongoing barriers to accessible NHS information
Today, the Royal National Institute for Deaf People and Signhealth have released a new report on the Accessible Information Standard (AIS) based on…
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Ploughing through barriers
Understanding the challenges and promoting help-seeking in farming communities.
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Southlands Care Home, Harrogate
Healthwatch visits social care settings to hear how services work for residents and where they could be improved.
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