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Understanding the announcement about the changes to NHS structure
On 13 March 2025, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that NHS England will be abolished and the management…
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Commended: Mental health project gets national award after…
Healthwatch North Yorkshire has been recognised at the national Healthwatch Impact Awards.
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Southlands Care Home, Harrogate
Healthwatch visits social care settings to hear how services work for…
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Ploughing through barriers
Understanding the challenges and promoting help-seeking in farming…
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Mother and baby groups - where to go for help
Having a baby can bring many positive feelings and experiences but can also be overwhelming and challenging. Getting the proper support is vital to…
Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?
People are often in need of out-of-hours medical assistance. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go…
Rethinking Pain videos for people living with long-term pain
Rethinking Pain is a new community-based service for adults living with long-term pain in the Craven area.
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