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From 7am tomorrow to 7am on Wednesday 30 July, strike action by resident doctors will affect some key NHS services. Find out how to access the NHS care you need. If you need medical help, use 111, or for a serious or life-threatening emergency, please call 999. ⬇️

A consultation on the NHS dental contract has now opened. Don’t miss your chance to get involved, share your views and ideas: gov.uk/government/con… #NHSdentistry

Places are invited to join the first wave of the National Neighbourhood Health Implementation Programme (NNHIP). Find out more: england.nhs.uk/long-read/your…

Enhanced service specification has been published for General Practice Requests for Advice and Guidance 2025/26. Read more here: england.nhs.uk/publication/en…

Find resources to let patients know they could be seen by a dental therapist or dental hygienist at their next check up campaignresources.dhsc.gov.uk/campaigns/help… #nhsdentistry

The Government has opened a consultation on changes to the NHS dental contract. Anyone working in NHS dental services and commissioners are invited to take part. The consultation will close on 19 August 2025. gov.uk/government/con… #NHSdentistry

The NHS is inviting 16–25 year olds who left school without having their HPV vaccination to get the lifesaving cancer vaccine. Just one dose protects against cancers caused by HPV, including cervical, throat & genital cancers. Read more ➡️ england.nhs.uk/2025/07/hundre…

In addition to improvements in patients’ experience, the 2025 GP Patient Survey shows more patients are accessing checks and advice from their community pharmacy compared to last year. See the results: gp-patient.co.uk

The 2025 GP Patient Survey results show improvements in patients’ experience of NHS dental services. View the survey to see the full results for general practice, NHS dental and pharmacy services gp-patient.co.uk

Think Pharmacy First campaign materials are available to download for General Practice and Community Pharmacy teams to increase the public's awareness of the breadth of support community pharmacists can offer to patients on their doorstep. campaignresources.dhsc.gov.uk/campaigns/help…

#NEY10YearPlan |🔊 New #TransformingPrimaryCare podcast! 📱The NHS App is key to the digital shift, making it easier to manage health & access NHS services. Hear from colleagues in our region talk about their amazing work advocating for the NHS App. 🎧 england.nhs.uk/north-east-yor…

The Government’s dental consultation to reform NHS Dentistry is now open. All those working in NHS dental services and commissioners are invited to give their views on the future of NHS dentistry. Follow the link for more information: gov.uk/government/con… #NHSdentistry

The Leng Review gives a thorough assessment of the safety and effectiveness of physician and anaesthesia associates in the NHS. We welcome the independent review into these roles, which exist to support medical teams and not as substitutes for doctors or anaesthetists.

Ipsos, who run the GP Patient Survey on behalf of NHS England, are hosting a webinar tomorrow, 17 July, 12.30pm-1pm, to discuss the results. Register for the webinar: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/d37c274c…

Further to the launch of the DHSC consultation on the 8 July 2025 on the dental contract quality and payment reforms, we are hosting a webinar for anyone interested in hearing more about the proposals, with an opportunity for some questions. The event will be held on Tuesday 15…

A consultation on the NHS dental contract has now opened. Don’t miss your chance to get involved, share your views and ideas: gov.uk/government/con… #NHSdentistry

Read the letter NHS England has published that sets out the detail and requirements of ICBs in securing additional urgent dental care during 2025/6: england.nhs.uk/long-read/arra…

Places are invited to join the first wave of the National Neighbourhood Health Implementation Programme (NNHIP). england.nhs.uk/long-read/your… Join the webinar on Tuesday 15 July 3.30pm-4.30pm for more information: eventbrite.com/e/national-nei…

The 2025 GP Patient Survey highlights the hard work of teams delivering Pharmacy First, better digital systems, and recruiting more dentists — making primary care easier to access. See the results: gp-patient.co.uk

Places are invited to join the first wave of the National Neighbourhood Health Implementation Programme (NNHIP). england.nhs.uk/long-read/your… Join the webinar on Tuesday 15 July 3.30pm-4.30pm for more information: eventbrite.com/e/national-nei…