News and reports

Healthwatch North Yorkshire is here to help during these challenging times – and whether you need information about using local health or care services or have an experience to share that could help NHS and social care services improve care.

North Yorkshire is moving its front-line social care teams into a new way of working this week to support local residents better and to help the NHS, as everyone responds to Covid-19.

A new era has dawned for primary care in North Yorkshire with changes being made to some of the organisations responsible for buying health services for their areas.

A series of hubs have been set up in schools and nurseries across North Yorkshire to make sure critical workers have childcare throughout bank holidays, weekends and other times where there is no other local provision.

Self-isolation, social distancing and shielding have been introduced by the Government to help you and your loved ones stay safe from COVID-19. Find out what they mean in practice and what applies to you.

A new NHS ‘Nightingale’ hospital will be built in Harrogate with up to 500 beds during the peak of the coronavirus outbreak.

An urgent call has been made for people to join North Yorkshire’s care and support workforce at this critical period during the coronavirus pandemic.

Independent Domestic Abuse Service (IDAS) is extending its online Live Chat service following an increase in demand attributed to concerns about people being isolated with an abusive partner or family member as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

North Yorkshire is beginning the huge logistical challenge of coordinating the county’s community response to help those isolated by the coronavirus pandemic.

Last week hospitals announced they were placing restrictions on visitors and suspending some operations to fight the spread of coronavirus and aid the response to the pandemic.

Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.

People using GP practices in North Yorkshire have been told most consultations will be done via phone, online or by video to minimise face-to-face contact.