Advice and Information

The Cancer Alliance is urging people to adopt a few simple measures to reduce their risk of cervical cancer – which kills around 853 people in the UK each year.

If you or a loved one are affected by incontinence, find out where you can go for support.

Do you feel that choosing a care home is a daunting task? To help make your decision more straightforward, you need the right information.

We know from our conversations with the public that some patients report feeling rushed during appointments and struggling to make themselves heard. Here are some tips that could help you get the most out of visiting your GP.

Do you know about your rights to language support in NHS settings?

Are you having trouble finding an NHS funded dentist? Read our tips on what to do if you’re facing problems.

Dementia Forward is the leading dementia charity for York and North Yorkshire. They provide support, advice, and information to anybody affected by dementia across the county.

The July to September 2024 cap will see unit prices for gas falling by 19% and electricity by 14%. Standing charges will increase by 10%. Despite these lower prices, typical bills under the April to June 2024 price cap was still almost 30% higher than in winter 2021/2022.

Did you know that pharmacies provide advice and information on minor illnesses and ailments? Find out how they can help you.

The NHS has a website to empower patients as they wait for care

Lots of organisations across North Yorkshire are there for people in the current crisis. Many have information available about where to go for help.

There has been a lot of concern about how accessible dentists are. You have told us about your experiences of dentistry in North Yorkshire. Some questions and myths have come up that we have looked into.