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Exploring experiences in Scarborough

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

11 October 2021

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Our plan for 2021 - 2022

Find out more about our plans for 2021-2022.

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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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Selby advice day gives insight into current health and care issues across the district

Healthwatch North Yorkshire attended the Selby Advice and Awareness Day on Wednesday the 20th of October.

22 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

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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Robin Hood’s Bay NHS Public Engagement Dentistry

30 September 2021

NHS England and NHS Improvement (NHS E&I) asked Healthwatch North...

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Scarborough NHS Public Engagement Dentistry

30 September 2021

NHS England and NHS Improvement (NHSE&I) requested Healthwatch...

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Healthwatch North Yorkshire Summer Newsletter 2021

23 September 2021

Read our Summer 2021 newsletter to find out about the work we have...

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Mandatory Vaccinations in Care Homes - Intelligence Briefing September 2021

22 September 2021

In partnership with Healthwatch York, we asked care homes what they...

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