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Quarter of a million people in Devon treated for minor illnesses in local pharmacies

1 May 2026

The Pharmacy First service, available in most local pharmacies, frees up GP appointments for patients who ...

Devon and Cornwall celebrate seven winners in the first NHS Excellence award 2026

24 April 2026

Teams and individuals across Devon and Cornwall are celebrating after being named regional champions in the ...

South West patients to get quicker, closer-to-home tests as new and expanded Community Diagnostic Centres confirmed

14 April 2026

PEOPLE across the South West will benefit from faster tests, checks and scans closer-to-home after the government today ...

More people to be offered protection from RSV vaccinations in the South West

7 April 2026

From 1 April 2026, the RSV vaccine is now available for free on the NHS for ...