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Delays in diagnosis, preventable hospital admissions, and some patients incurring significant personal costs, sometimes thousands of pounds, are among the key findings of Healthwatch Cornwall’s new report on GP access.

The comprehensive, 44-page document highlights widespread problems, including the “8.00am scramble” to get an appointment, difficulties getting through on the phone, not being able to see a regular doctor, lack of clear surgery communication, digital barriers and accessibility.

Healthwatch Cornwall champions better standards of care in socially funded health and social care services.

Healthwatch Cornwall champions better standards of care in socially funded health and social care services.

Healthwatch Cornwall champions better standards of care in socially funded health and social care services.

Healthwatch Cornwall champions better standards of care in socially funded health and social care services.

We're proud to publish our Healthwatch Cornwall Annual Report 2024–2025, showcasing a year of listening, learning, and improving services in health and social care across Cornwall.

Enter and View visits enable us to see health and social care services and in action from the perspective of the local community. Our goal is to identify what's working well and changes that could improve the experiences of people using the service.

Healthwatch Cornwall champions better standards of care in socially funded health and social care services.

Healthwatch Cornwall champions better standards of care in socially funded health and social care services.

Healthwatch Cornwall champions better standards of care in socially funded health and social care services.

Healthwatch Cornwall champions better standards of care in socially funded health and social care services.

Healthwatch Cornwall champions better standards of care in socially funded health and social care services.