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Women spoke up about alcohol support – here's what's changing in North Yorkshire
The women who shared their experiences with us are already helping improve how alcohol support is discussed, planned and delivered across North Yorkshire.
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Health Bill update: Questions raised about how people's experiences will be heard
MPs from across Parliament have raised concerns about proposed changes to Healthwatch as the Government's Health Bill moves to the next stage, with questions about how local people's voices will be heard in future.
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Health Bill: How to contact your MP and share your views
Parliament is still considering proposals that could affect how people's experiences of health and social care are heard in future. Here's what you need to know and how to contact your MP if you would like to share your views.
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Changes to Healthwatch: what it means for you
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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How Healthwatch help make care and information easier to understand
We work to make health and care information clearer, easier to understand, and more accessible for everyone.
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When people spoke up about patient transport, things started to change
Changes are already happening after people across North Yorkshire shared their experiences with Healthwatch about getting to healthcare.
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GP Patient Survey 2026: What the latest results tell us about North Yorkshire
The latest GP Patient Survey shows what people think about GP practices, pharmacies and NHS dentistry, highlighting where care is working well and…
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Reeth Medical Centre: latest updates on healthcare provision in Reeth
Healthcare is continuing in Reeth through a branch surgery run by Central Dales Practice following the retirement of Dr Mike Brookes and the closure…
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What four things are carers telling us about health and social care?
From issues knowing where to get support to accessing their own healthcare, we share what unpaid carers have told us about their experiences.
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Latest reports and publication
Once again, you spoke up for better care
Healthwatch North Yorkshire has published its 2025 to 2026 impact report, Speaking up for better care. It highlights how local people's experiences have influenced decisions, improved services and helped shape NHS healthcare and social care.
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Behind the glass: Midlife women, alcohol and support in North Yorkshire
A new Healthwatch North Yorkshire report has found that alcohol use during midlife is often shaped by menopause, stress, sleep, caring responsibilities and wider life pressures, with many women saying support needs to be easier to find and access before problems become more serious.
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