Healthwatch Plymouth

28/01/2026

Most GP appointments are just 10 minutes long. That doesn't give you much time to explain your symptoms, get a diagnosis, discuss treatment and get your questions answered. Check out these tips for getting the most out of your appointment - https://www.hwdpt.org/advice-and-information/2025-09-26/how-get-most-out-your-gp-appointment

26/01/2026

Have you read our report which explores patient and carer experiences at the Royal Eye Infirmary?

Full report: https://www.hwdpt.org/report/2025-11-18/patient-experience-using-royal-eye-infirmary-report

24/01/2026

We're well into January now, and if you're feeling low - you're not alone. Check out this advice article by Healthwatch England for small, meaningful ways you can support your own mental wellbeing: https://www.hwdpt.org/advice-and-information/2025-10-09/looking-after-your-mental-health-all-year-round

One in four people in the UK have a mental health condition. With everything going on in our daily lives, awareness of our mental health and how to care for ourselves or others is essential.

20/01/2026

Just three minutes of your time can make a huge difference to improving services in your area. Let us know what is or isn't working in our short confidential survey - https://www.hwdpt.org/share-your-views

15/01/2026

Many people provide unpaid care to family or friends and are unaware of their rights. If you're an unpaid carer, find out what help and advice is out there to support you:

https://www.hwdpt.org/advice-and-information/2025-10-02/what-support-can-i-get-carer

08/01/2026

Have your say on local health services 💬

NHS Devon is inviting people with lived experience of heart, lung or diabetes conditions, and carers, to help shape future services.

There are flexible ways to get involved, online or in person, with support available if needed.

👉 Sign up to stay informed and share your views: https://loom.ly/cC0RgQ0

05/01/2026

Many people tell us they want safe, informal spaces to talk about death and dying.

One local option some Plymouth residents choose is Plymouth Death Cafe.

Death Cafes are not counselling or bereavement support. They are relaxed, group-led conversations where people come together to talk openly about death – often over tea and cake.

Sessions follow a national model and are not-for-profit, agenda-free and confidential.

Plymouth Death Cafe meets every two months at Plymouth Unitarians Church, with the next one in February.

If this feels right for you, you may wish to look it up and decide if it’s something you’d like to attend. Visit

01/01/2026

Thank you for sharing your voices with us in 2025. As we welcome the New Year, we remain committed to listening to your experiences and helping shape better health and care for all.

Wishing everyone across Devon, Plymouth & Torbay a kind and hopeful New Year ⭐

26/12/2025

As the festive season continues, we want to thank our communities. To everyone who shared their voice with us, and to those supporting health and care services over the holidays 💚

25/12/2025

Wishing everyone across Devon, Plymouth & Torbay a peaceful Christmas.

Thank you for sharing your voices with us this year. Together, we’re helping make health and care better for all 🎄💚

23/12/2025

Did you know you can use any device to have your say? Just three minutes of your time can make a huge difference to improving services in your area. Let us know what is or isn’t working in our short, confidential survey.

https://www.hwdpt.org/share-your-views

18/12/2025

We would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thank you to everyone who has shared their feedback with us and have supported Healthwatch this year! We look forward to seeing you in 2026! 🎄🎅🥳

Please note: our contact centre is closed from 4pm on Thursday 18th December 2025 and will be re-opening at 10am on Monday 5th January 2026.