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With all the publicity around the coronavirus, it is easy to forget that there are other serious health conditions that cause death and disability.

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?

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.

Using experiences of care of people locally, we wanted to make sure that their views are listened to and care is made better.

Using experiences of care of people who don't always feel listened to, we wanted to make sure that more people are heard and care is made better for them.

We've looked closely at some issues people told us about to help the NHS and social care decision-makers improve support.