What stops the farming community getting help when unwell?
We know that people from farming communities do not always use the health services they are entitled to, as much or as soon as they could. We want to find out what might be stopping you or someone in your family from getting help for health and well-being issues and what services could do to make them work better for the farming community.
A report from the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution from their Big Farming Survey revealed that across England and Wales there are mental health, well-being and physical health issues impacting the farming community. This has been supported by a Farmers’ Weekly study which showed that mental health particularly affects farmers.
The survey has now closed.
We will publish the report at the end of April 2025.
What will happen as a result of your feedback?
Your feedback will be shared anonymously with the NHS and organisations that support the farming community in North Yorkshire, including the Yorkshire Agricultural Society, The Farming Community Network, National Farmers Union, and The Farmer Network. This will help them develop better resources and services that meet your needs.
