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COVID-19 Vaccinations in North Yorkshire and York

The NHS has opened up online COVID-19 vaccination bookings for 12-15 year olds

27 October 2021

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COVID-19 booster vaccines North Yorkshire: What you need to know?

The NHS has started the COVID-19 booster programme across North Yorkshire, giving those most at risk from coronavirus extra protection ahead of winter. Find out who will get a booster, when, and how.

19 October 2021

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Exploring experiences in Scarborough

What matters to you? How can local services support you to achieve that?

11 October 2021

Healthwatch North Yorkshire Life Stories

Do you have regular contact with health and social care services on your own or a family member's behalf? Get in touch and let us know if you would like to share your story.

30 September 2021

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Communities in North Yorkshire urged to watch for signs of “hidden harm”

Communities in North Yorkshire are being urged to be alert to changes in children and young people which could suggest they are suffering “hidden harm” or abuse.

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Twin crisis of access and affordability calls for radical rethink of NHS dentistry

Healthwatch England warns dental crisis shows no signs of slowing, with four in five people, 80%, struggling to access timely care during the last lockdown.

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Lessons learnt as North Yorkshire care homes demonstrate courage and innovation in the face of COVID-19

A report published today shows how many care homes across North Yorkshire made innovative changes to keep their residents safe and well even when they faced acute and often devastating challenges at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Working with Harrogate College to hear young people’s experiences of mental health and wellbeing

The Healthwatch North Yorkshire young volunteer, Helena, has been leading our plans to hear from young people about their experiences of local health services.

Healthwatch North Yorkshire closed during the festive period

We would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

22 December 2021

Latest reports and publications

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Being healthy: Ideas and reflections from Scarborough January 2022

10 January 2022

As a result of our collaborative work with SeeCHANGE, we have...

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COVID-19 and Care Homes: Lessons from an unprecedented time

Our latest report shows how many care homes across North Yorkshire...

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The Public Experience: GP Appointments

7 December 2021

Our latest briefing looks at the various perspectives of the public...

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Healthwatch North Yorkshire Pulse Report November 2021

9 November 2021

This is our first quarterly Pulse report, published to show a...

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