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Listening, learning and improving care at Leeming Bar Grange Care Home
At Healthwatch, we believe everyone deserves high-quality, dignified…
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What we heard about healthcare (April to June 2025)
People across North Yorkshire have shared their experiences of health…
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Dementia Forward: A support service for people locally
Dementia Forward is the leading dementia charity for York and North Yorkshire. They provide support, advice, and information to anybody affected by…

What’s changed with non-emergency patient transport — and what it means for you
New national rules for non-emergency patient transport mean only people with specific medical, mobility, or care needs will qualify, leaving many…

What choices do you have at your GP practice?
Healthwatch England published new research showing that there are significant gaps between the choices patients want when booking a GP appointment…
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