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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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Where you can meet us at agricultural shows and auction marts this summer
We're visiting auction marts and agricultural shows across North Yorkshire this summer to share information about the practical, financial and emotional support available to people working in farming and rural communities.
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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: What could the changes mean for Healthwatch?
Parliament continues to debate proposals to abolish Healthwatch, with questions being raised about how people's experiences of health and social care will be heard in future.
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Our report is helping make health appointments more accessible
More than 200 people shared their experiences with us to help improve health appointments for people who need extra support. Since publishing our report, we've seen NHS organisations take action to make appointments more accessible.
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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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A friendly face and a listening ear: Wendy's volunteering story
For Wendy, volunteering has provided an opportunity to meet people from across her community, use the skills developed during her career and help…
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Ensuring every voice is heard: Lynn’s volunteering story
Volunteering with Healthwatch gives people the chance to use their experience, meet others, and help improve health and social care locally.
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The difference our volunteers make across North Yorkshire
Behind every improvement in local care are the experiences of local people – and Healthwatch volunteers who help make sure those experiences are…
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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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