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Local Healthwatch organisations are expected to close in their current form, but for now we are still here. This article explains what is changing, what we know so far, and what it could mean for people locally.

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Changes are already happening after people across North Yorkshire shared their experiences with Healthwatch about getting to healthcare.

As the Government attempts to ‘make the NHS the most AI-enabled care system in the world’, the public’s early experiences show it may be causing as many issues as it aims to solve.

What will the new GP contract mean for your care? And how did Healthwatch use your feedback to call for a contract that works for you?

Cancer affects almost every family at some point, and people’s experiences of care can vary widely. A new national plan sets out how cancer services in England could change over the next decade, from earlier diagnosis to better support after treatment.