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  1. Report -

    Bradford District and Craven Health and Care Partnership are conducting the programme to better understand local people's experiences and expectations and what assets could help each priority area.
  2. Advice and Information -

    From Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance
  3. News -

    Public survey open until Monday 20 February 2023
  4. Blog -

    What we have been up to across North Yorkshire
  5. Response -

    Over the last year we have continued to champion the views of those people who often struggle to access, understand and receive their health and social care information in a way that meets their needs. 
  6. News -

    On 1 April, our county and district and borough councils will be replaced by one – North Yorkshire Council.
  7. Report -

    Enter and view visit
  8. Response -

    Take a look at what we have done about access to dentistry in North Yorkshire, as well as what steps we recommend decision makers take.
  9. News -

    National data reflects shows a worrying increase in the number of people avoiding vital care - and reflects the picture in North Yorkshire.
  10. News -

    With the NHS under extra pressure this winter, we need to hear your experiences of care to help services understand what is working and spot issues affecting support for you and your loved ones.
  11. Report -

    Enter and view visit
  12. Report -

    Enter and view visit
  13. Report -

    We have produced this report from the feedback we received from people in Selby. It gives insight into the attitudes of local people to health and well-being, as well as local services.
  14. News -

    Giving you the opportunity to have your say on decisions made about health and care
  15. Report -

    Enter and view visit
  16. News -

    You've been sharing your healthcare experiences with us
  17. News -

    Tell us about your or your loved one's experience
  18. Report -

    Enter and view visit
  19. Report -

    The latest health and social care news
  20. Blog -

    We mark the difference the public has made in improving NHS and social care services.
  21. News -

    Health and social care champion Healthwatch North Yorkshire appeals for more people to feedback on NHS care.
  22. Report -

    Enter and view visit
  23. Report -

    Enter and view visit
  24. News -

    Healthwatch North Yorkshire and Medequip are talking to people about their experiences
  25. News -

    Our plan for 2023-2026
  26. Advice and Information -

    If you or a loved one are affected by incontinence, find out where you can go for support.
  27. Report -

    You told us better products, more awareness and empathy is required.
  28. News -

    Working together to improve services in North Yorkshire
  29. Report -

    Because of your help we’ve raised awareness of some key issues, and championed change where it’s needed. Take a closer look at the difference we made together last year.
  30. Report -

    Understanding adult's experiences of mental health services, what needs to change, and what is being done to help make things better.
  31. News -

    People have been telling us what dental care is like for them to help improve services for everyone.
  32. Response -

    Response from NHS leaders
  33. Advice and Information -

    People are often in need of out-of-hours medical assistance. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.
  34. News -

    We've been hearing your views as to how the NHS can make improvements to your healthcare services
  35. Advice and Information -

    Do you or a loved one need help with social care? Read the article below to find out answers to key questions about who can access adult social care and how to pay for it.
  36. Advice and Information -

    Are you having trouble finding an NHS funded dentist? Read our tips on what to do if you’re facing problems.
  37. Advice and Information -

    Cervical screening, previously known as a smear test, saves over 4,000 lives every year in the UK. However, some women find it uncomfortable, so it's important to know what support is available and what adjustments you can request.
  38. News -

    Healthwatch is working with the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Cancer Alliance on a new project about non-surgical cancer care and treatment.
  39. Advice and Information -

    Many of you have told us that you have experienced problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register.
  40. Advice and Information -

    A new scheme could see women across England save hundreds of pounds yearly on their Hormone Replacement Therapy with a prepayment certificate.
  41. Advice and Information -

    Receiving a dementia diagnosis can be a life-changing event, but knowing what support is available to you and what steps to take next can help you or a loved one process the diagnosis and plan for the future.
  42. Advice and Information -

    The continuing cost of living crisis is adversely affecting people's physical and mental wellbeing, with vulnerable people and those on lower incomes hit the hardest.
  43. Advice and Information -

    Living in a care home can increase your risk of oral health problems. That's why knowing what questions to ask care staff about your oral health or loved ones can prevent problems from developing.
  44. Advice and Information -

    Many people who provide unpaid care are unaware of their rights. Find out more about the help and support you are entitled to.
  45. Advice and Information -

    Mental health problems are more common among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual (LGBTQIA+) people. If you are struggling, feel alone or need a little help, then check out our guide on how you can get the support you need.
  46. Advice and Information -

    From 1 July 2022, nurses, occupational therapists, pharmacists and physiotherapists can legally certify and issue a statement of fitness for work, or informally known as a ‘fit note’. Find out what a ‘fit note’ is, when you might need one and how to go about getting one. Previously only GPs or hospital doctors could issue fit notes.
  47. Advice and Information -

    How can I get the most out of my next visit to the dentist? Take a look at our tips to help you prepare for your appointment and make sure you understand your treatment and how much it will cost.