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Understanding the announcement about the changes to NHS structure
On 13 March 2025, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that NHS England will be abolished and the management of the NHS brought back to ministers.…
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Commended: Mental health project gets national award after people speak-up about their experiences
Healthwatch North Yorkshire has been recognised at the national Healthwatch Impact Awards.
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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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Southlands Care Home, Harrogate
Healthwatch visits social care settings to hear how services work for residents and where they could be improved.
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Ploughing through barriers
Understanding the challenges and promoting help-seeking in farming communities.
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