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How will the new GP contract improve the experience at your local practice?
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?
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New National Cancer Plan sets out long term vision for cancer care in England
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.
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AI in NHS care: what’s the impact, and what do people think?
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.
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What people living rurally have told us about their healthcare
People living in rural North Yorkshire continue to tell us that distance, transport and digital access make healthcare harder to reach, and their experiences are essential in shaping services that work better for rural communities in 2026 and beyond.
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New NHS dentistry reforms unveiled but access challenges remain locally
The Government has announced new reforms to NHS dentistry, but many people in North Yorkshire are still struggling to find an NHS dentist or access…
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A guide to your local GP practice
Information on how to access GP services, including making appointments, understanding patient rights, managing prescriptions, using digital health…
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Our response to the new GP contract
Read our response to the government's new contract for GP services.
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Getting to healthcare: what people told us about patient transport
Getting the right care when you need it shouldn’t feel like a struggle. But for many people across North Yorkshire and York, it still does.
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What Healthwatch heard about health and care
Between October and December 2025, people across North Yorkshire shared their experiences of using health and care services. This report brings together what is working well, where people are struggling, and what needs to change.
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