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Adult residents of North Yorkshire can now access a Specialist Weight Management Service through North Yorkshire Clinical Commissioning Group (NYCCG). This intensive service (known as Tier 3) is available for all patients of NYCCG for the first time. -
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MILLIONS of pounds of new investment has been made in buildings and equipment at a Teesside and North Yorkshire NHS trust which provides care for more than 1.5 million people across our region. -
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Residents are being invited to the first of a series of virtual locality roadshows to learn more about planning for the new North Yorkshire authority that will be in place from 1 April 2023. -
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The NHS in North Yorkshire are inviting feedback on the current children and young peoples' autism assessment service.
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Our volunteer, Patrick, shares why he volunteered at Healthwatch North Yorkshire and how it helps him and the community -
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Our latest briefing looks at the use of digital methods to accessing health services.
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Healthwatch North Yorkshire spoke with Esta and her mum, Ruth, to hear about her experiences of health and social care. -
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Toilets at railway stations across the North have been fitted with a new electronic device to help blind and visually impaired people when it comes to navigating the facilities. -
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Harrogate District Foundation Trust (HDFT) is looking for information about LGBT+ inclusion activity within Harrogate & District NHS Foundation Trust. -
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Our latest report outlines the mental health and well-being issues young people face.
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Young people’s mental health services and support need significant improvement urgently according to a new report published by Healthwatch North Yorkshire. -
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We have finalised our priorities for 2022-2023 to ensure that we continue to understand the needs and experiences of people across North Yorkshire who use health and social care services and to speak out on their behalf. -
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This latest report outlines the profound impact of not being able to access an NHS dentist on the lives of more than 80 members of the public. -
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Join us for the launch of our accessible information report - all welcome! -
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This is the first recommendation for health and social care providers, based on our conversations with life stories participant, Esta. -
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Volunteers week takes place 1-7 June every year. It's a chance to recognise the fantastic contribution volunteers make to our work at Healthwatch North Yorkshire. -
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A new report by Healthwatch North Yorkshire and Healthwatch York has concluded health and care providers must do more to help patients who need information in an accessible format. -
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The introduction of Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care System gives us a unique chance to feed people’s views into the planning and running of services – especially the voices of those who are not being heard now. -
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Harrogate Maternity Voices Partnership (MVP) is a friendly group of volunteers and professionals that work together to gather information from maternity service users in our area to shape and develop local maternity services. -
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Our Annual Report for 2021-22 provides a summary of the many things we have undertaken, achieved, and will continue to champion over the coming year. -
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Read our latest printed newsletter to find out about the work we have been doing over the last few months as the independent champion for people who use health and social care services across North Yorkshire. -
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The local NHS asked Healthwatch North Yorkshire to help with the promotion of the NHS App. As a result, we have produced this report to show how we have been out there speaking to people about the benefits of using it. -
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Another key aspect for Esta is for healthcare professionals to understand a patient’s needs without making assumptions. As she feels this is vital in health and social care settings. -
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Did you know more than 20 million people in the UK (almost a third of our population) have issues with continence (wee and poo), but hardly anyone talks about it? -
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Mental health practitioners are working in most GP practices across North Yorkshire – to help people receive the right care and advice as quickly as possible. -
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We recently completed a project that focused on young people's mental health and well-being. As a result, we published a report exploring the mental health and well-being challenges young people (aged 16-24) have faced or are facing. -
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Healthwatch North Yorkshire is working with the North Yorkshire & York Leadership Alliance Board to understand what helps people’s mental health and wellbeing and how mental health services are being used by local people. -
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This report aims to provide a picture of the many areas of work that we have undertaken between April 2020 – March 2022, including our engagement, volunteering, projects and partnerships. -
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What people across West Yorkshire and Craven shared about their experience of health and care services. -
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Lots of organisations across North Yorkshire are there for people in the current crisis. Many have information available about where to go for help. -
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A look at their support and development requirements -
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The personal experiences and perceptions you told us about -
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The NHS and local authorities in North Yorkshire are encouraging people to get their COVID and flu vaccinations to protect themselves and their loved ones. -
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Staff, home carers and support organisations have been telling us of the "worrying time" for social care - and that things need to change quicker. -
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So what does this mean for health and social care? -
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Health services in North Yorkshire and York are encouraging patients to take steps to look after their own health. -
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Pregnancy is a major life event for any family. It can be joyful and fulfilling but also challenging. A national has been launched to understand if care works for new mothers and birthing parents. Share your story. -
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A summary of our summertime events and what you told us
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Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving. -
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Parents are being urged to be alert for the signs of Strep A infections -
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What is the impact on health, well-being and finances?
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In a post-pandemic world where the cost-of-living crisis is beginning to hit home for many of us, prioritising our mental health and well-being is necessary. -
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Information on key organisations and services -
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On behalf of our staff, volunteers and trustees, we would like to wish all of our supporters a very happy Christmas and new year