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What people living rurally have told us about their healthcare
People living in rural North Yorkshire continue to tell us that distance, transport and digital access make healthcare harder to reach, and their experiences are essential in shaping services that work better for rural communities in 2026 and beyond.
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How local people and Healthwatch turned continence care from taboo into dignity
Bladder and bowel healthcare affects some 14 million people across the country. You told us things were not always working as they should, and so…
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How continence care is improving in North Yorkshire
Two years after people across North Yorkshire shared their experiences of continence care, hospitals, GP practices and community teams have begun to…
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Why listening to people matters in health and social care
Listening to people’s real experiences helps local Healthwatch show what accessing health and social care is really like, highlight inequalities, and…
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"Well, well, well" - What matters to your health and wellbeing?
People across North Yorkshire have told us what truly helps them stay healthy day to day and the challenges that can make this harder. Their insight reveals a much wider picture of health than medical care alone.
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Behind the doors: What life is like at the Millings Care Home
We listened to residents, relatives and staff to understand daily life in the home - to highlight what is working well and identify where improvements could help. We shared our recommendations with the home. Read on to learn more.
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