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  1. Report -

    Our enter and view team visited Dales Care Home on 26th October 2015 and have reported on their findings.
  2. Report -

    Our enter and view team visited Benkhill Lodge Care Home on 23rd October 2015 and have reported on their findings.
  3. Report -

    Our enter and view team visited The Hall on 10th November 2015 and have reported on their findings.
  4. Report -

    Our enter and view team visited Long Meadows on 24th November 2015 and have reported on their findings.
  5. Report -

    Our enter and view team visited Moors Care Centre on 24th January 2017 and have reported on their findings.
  6. Report -

    Our enter and view team visited Boroughbridge Manor Lodge on 21st February 2017 and have reported on their findings.
  7. Report -

    Our enter and view team visited Mary Fisher House on 27th April 2017 and have reported on their findings.
  8. Report -

    Our enter and view team visited Neville House on 30th August 2018 and have reported on their findings.
  9. Report -

    Our enter and view team visited Osbourne House Care Home on 27th September 2018 and have reported on their findings.
  10. Report -

    Take a look at our board meeting papers to find out what we have been up to and what we have coming up.
  11. Report -

    Read our March 2021 Spring Newsletter where we discuss some of the projects we have been focusing on over the past few months.
  12. News -

    Find out how to book a coronavirus (covid-19) test if you have symptoms.
  13. News -

    Primary care staff in the Vale of York are encouraging carers who have not yet been vaccinated against COVID-19 to get the jab to protect themselves and the person they care for.
  14. News -

    NHS leaders in North Yorkshire and York say the NHS App is “much more than just a COVID vaccination passport” – and are urging patients to install it on their smartphones and tablets.
  15. News -

    For Louise, the first woman to take up the appointment for local government in the county, the role is about levelling up, advocating for the health of the entire population and showing that health and wealth are inter-related.
  16. News -

    More than 30 million people in the UK have received a second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, the latest figures published yesterday (15 June) show, as the vaccination programme continues at unprecedented pace and scale.
  17. News -

    Healthwatch North Yorkshire is celebrating Volunteers’ Week by shining a light on the significant work our network of volunteers do to represent people who use health and social care services across North Yorkshire.

  18. Report -

    Find out more about our plans for 2021-2022.
  19. News -

    Hundreds of walk-in NHS COVID-19 vaccination sites will be operating this weekend with any adult able to turn up and ‘grab a jab’.
  20. News -

    On 14 June Jane Colthup stepped into the role as Community First Yorkshire’s new Chief Executive, taking the helm at a crucial time for the rural, voluntary and community sector.
  21. News -

    Harrogate Hospital & Community Charity (HHCC) is inviting people to join in a Summer BBQ which will include lots of fun activities to raise funds to support local NHS services.
  22. Report -

    Following our re-structure we have had an incredibly challenging, yet remarkably successful year. Despite a year of immense chaos and change our team and volunteers have worked hard and shown dedication. Read more about our year in our Annual Report.
  23. Blog -

    Healthwatch North Yorkshire have been acting on dentistry as a priority thanks to all the members of the public who contact us about the crisis in NHS dentistry in North Yorkshire.
  24. News -

    NHS leaders in North Yorkshire and York are urging people to continue to be sensible and follow current COVID guidance.
  25. News -

    The six acute hospital trusts across West Yorkshire and Harrogate - known as WYAAT; West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts - have reaffirmed their support to the anti-racism movement; Root Out Racism.
  26. Blog -

    The new single council will aim to unite the whole county, working in close partnership with the City of York Council to unlock devolution and provide a strong and powerful voice in Yorkshire.
  27. News -

    Community mental health and learning disability staff will move into North Moor House, the Trust’s new community mental health Hub, on North Moor Road in Northallerton week commencing 9 August.
  28. News -

    Support for charities and community groups in North Yorkshire will receive a boost this Autumn at the county’s first online funding conference.
  29. Advice and Information -

    The NHS is vaccinating people against coronavirus (Covid-19) across the country.
  30. Report -

    This intelligence briefing is a collation of feedback gathered by Healthwatch North Yorkshire since the middle of 2019.
  31. Report -

    Dentistry has been a major concern for us and many other local Healthwatch organisations across Yorkshire and beyond.
  32. News -

    Healthwatch North Yorkshire is calling for people’s voices to play a greater role in shaping the delivery of NHS dental services after receiving nearly 200 messages of concern from local people.
  33. News -

    Join Healthwatch North Yorkshire’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday 9 September 2021, 4.00pm-5.30pm.
  34. Advice and Information -

    Parents in Humber, Coast and Vale are being urged to look out for signs of severe respiratory infections among young children amid a rise in out-of-season cases.
  35. News -

    A joint report was published to celebrate the work of charities, social enterprises, and community organisations ahead of International Charity Day on Sunday 5 September.
  36. News -

    A few minutes a month could change health and care services for good.
  37. Advice and Information -

    Chain Lane Community Hub, Homecare Pharmacy and Knaresborough Connectors have announced their plans to relocate the Homecare Pharmacy Vaccine Centre
  38. Report -

    In partnership with Healthwatch York, we asked care homes what they think the impact of the mandatory vaccinations will be, ahead of the November 11th deadline.
  39. Blog -

    More than 40 people gathered virtually to get an update on the work of Healthwatch North Yorkshire and have their chance to hear from our volunteers, PR and media specialist Peter Davenport, and ask our expert panel questions.

  40. Report -

    The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed some of the frailties of the health and social care system. This report focuses on some of the common health and social care issues we heard about between April and July 2021.
  41. Report -

    Read our Summer 2021 newsletter to find out about the work we have been doing over the past few months - as the independent champion for people who use health and social care services across North Yorkshire.
  42. News -

    Healthwatch North Yorkshire and Healthwatch York today published findings from research with care homes across the region to ascertain the impact of new regulations that all care home staff and volunteers will have to be fully vaccinated.
  43. Advice and Information -

    Waiting for planned medical care or surgery can be a frustrating time. That’s why it’s so important that while you wait, you get regular, clear and accessible updates so that you can plan your next steps.
  44. Advice and Information -

    Information and advice about living as an autistic person or caring for an autistic child.
  45. Advice and Information -

    Do you feel that choosing a care home is a daunting task? To help make your decision more straightforward, you need the right information.
  46. News -

    Ripon Racecourse is set to reopen as a COVID-19 vaccination centre for the coronavirus booster programme.
  47. Report -

    NHS England and NHS Improvement (NHSE&I) requested Healthwatch North Yorkshire’s help in conducting public engagement as part of the procurement of NHS dentistry in the Scarborough area.