Advice and Information

The cost of NHS prescriptions will stay the same this year, the government has confirmed.

It's essential to plan ahead to ensure you have access to the healthcare services you might need. Healthwatch North Yorkshire is here to guide you on how to prepare and use available resources effectively.

You've told us that you've experienced problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about how to register with a gp, what your rights are and what to do if you're refused the right to register.

Does signing up with your dentist work the same way as registering with your GP? If you think the answer is yes, you're not alone.

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 for help when your GP is closed.

Rethinking Pain is a new community-based service for adults living with long-term pain in the Craven area.

This article explains why adjustments to health services matter for people with learning disabilities and what it means for them to have their needs flagged so they receive appropriate support.

Have you or a loved one used equipment to help stay independent at home that you no longer need?

Did you know you can choose which hospital you go to when referred for a test, diagnosis, or treatment? Find out how.

Each day 6,000 people become carers. Looking after a loved one can be physically and emotionally exhausting so it's vital that you get the support you need. Find out how you can make sure you look after yourself.

GP (general practitioner) practices very rarely remove patients from their list. If you are removed from a GP practice, you may need to register with a new one.

A second opinion is when you choose to request the expertise of another healthcare professional after you've been given a diagnosis or treatment plan. What are the new rules about second opinions and how can you request one?