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Healthcare · NorthumberlandHealthwatch England’s latest research shows that people on lower incomes find it harder to access NHS services than people who are financially more comfortable. In 2023, they reported that people were increasingly avoiding NHS appointments and prescriptions due to the cost-of-living crisis. Two years on, rising costs, poor service availability, and a lack of support are still common themes in the experiences people share with Healthwatch across …Read Article
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DementiaDementia Action Week, running from 19–25 May 2025, aims to raise awareness about dementia and the importance of early diagnosis. In Coventry and Warwickshire, approximately 11,700 individuals are living with dementia — yet only about 56% have a formal diagnosis.See the Story
Age UK Calls for Early Dementia Diagnosis During Dementia Action Week 2025
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