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North Yorkshire people's experiences of rural healthcare highlighted in national report
Research by Healthwatch North Yorkshire into the challenges of accessing healthcare in rural and farming communities has been recognised in a major national report by England's Chief Medical Officer.
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Where you can meet us at agricultural shows and farmer's auction marts
We're visiting auction marts and agricultural shows across North Yorkshire to share information about the practical, financial and emotional support available to people working in farming and rural communities.
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Getting out into North Yorkshire’s farming communities
We've been out and about at agricultural shows and auction marts, talking to farmers and farming families across North Yorkshire.
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Healthwatch is staying: what this means for people in North Yorkshire
The Government has announced that local Healthwatch organisations and Healthwatch England will be kept, rather than abolished, following a review of their future.
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What could proposed changes to Healthwatch mean for people in North Yorkshire?
The Government is considering changes to how people's experiences of NHS and social care are heard. These include plans to abolish local Healthwatch organisations like ours.
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Patient feedback leads to better hospital transport for rural North Yorkshire
People in rural North Yorkshire who struggle to get to hospital are being offered more help with their journey, following feedback from patients.
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GP Patient Survey 2026: What the latest results tell us about North Yorkshire
The GP Patient Survey shows what people think about GP practices, pharmacies and NHS dentistry, highlighting where care is working well and where…
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How North House Surgery is making it easier for people to get the right help
From moving away from the 8am telephone rush to longer appointments, we spoke to North House Surgery in Ripon about the changes it's making to…
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Making GP appointments more accessible in Easingwold
At Millfield Surgery, a more consistent approach to recognising and recording people’s needs is helping make GP care easier to access and less…
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Latest reports and publication
Contact, care and what comes next: People's experiences of GP practices in North Yorkshire.
Getting an appointment and getting through on the phone are among the biggest frustrations people face when using GP practices in North Yorkshire, according to our new Healthwatch report.
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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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