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Making your healthcare appointments more accessible
Everyone should be able to use healthcare without physical barriers and with information that is clear and easy to understand. Our latest project…
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We are still here and we support the petition to protect independent Healthwatch
A public petition, open until 7 February 2026, continues to call on the Government to protect the independence of local Healthwatch organisations.
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Protecting local independent voice in healthcare and social care
We continue to raise concerns that plans to remove Healthwatch independence could weaken the public voice in health and care.
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What Healthwatch heard about healthcare
People across North Yorkshire have shared their experiences of health and social care. From moments of kindness that made a real difference, to challenges around access, cost and communication that still need to be addressed.
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Listening, learning and improving care at Leeming Bar Grange Care Home
At Healthwatch, we believe everyone deserves high-quality, dignified care. One of the key ways we help ensure this is through our 'enter and view' visits.
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