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Patient feedback leads to better hospital transport for rural North Yorkshire
People in rural North Yorkshire who struggle to get to hospital are being offered more help with their journey, following feedback from patients.
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Getting out into North Yorkshire’s farming communities
We've been out and about at agricultural shows and auction marts, talking to farmers and farming families across North Yorkshire.
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What could proposed changes to Healthwatch mean for people in North Yorkshire?
The Government is proposing changes to the way people's experiences of NHS and social care services are heard – including plans that could mean local Healthwatch organisations like ours no longer exist in their current form.
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Our report is helping make health appointments more accessible
More than 200 people shared their experiences with us to help improve health appointments for people who need extra support. Since publishing our report, we've seen NHS organisations take action to make appointments more accessible.
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Where you can meet us at agricultural shows and farmer's auction marts
We're visiting auction marts and agricultural shows across North Yorkshire to share information about the practical, financial and emotional support available to people working in farming and rural communities.
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Important update: PAPYRUS and suicide prevention support
An important update for anyone who has seen PAPYRUS included in our information about mental health support for North Yorkshire’s farming communities.
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Why listening to people matters in health and social care
What is it really like trying to get a GP appointment, travel to hospital or get the right support when you need care? Statistics can tell us part of…
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A guide to your local GP practice
Information on how to access GP services, including making appointments, understanding patient rights, managing prescriptions, using digital health…
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Fielding better healthcare for North Yorkshire’s farmers
Since publishing our report last year on the challenges farmers face when accessing healthcare, organisations across North Yorkshire have begun…
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Latest reports and publication
Once again, you spoke up for better care
Healthwatch North Yorkshire has published its 2025 to 2026 impact report, Speaking up for better care. It highlights how local people's experiences have influenced decisions, improved services and helped shape NHS healthcare and social care.
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Behind the glass: Midlife women, alcohol and support in North Yorkshire
A new Healthwatch North Yorkshire report has found that alcohol use during midlife is often shaped by menopause, stress, sleep, caring responsibilities and wider life pressures, with many women saying support needs to be easier to find and access before problems become more serious.
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