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Women spoke up about alcohol support – here's what's changing in North Yorkshire
The women who shared their experiences with us are already helping improve how alcohol support is discussed, planned and delivered across North Yorkshire.
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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 auction marts this summer
We're visiting auction marts and agricultural shows across North Yorkshire this summer to share information about the practical, financial and emotional support available to people working in farming and rural communities.
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Health Bill update: Questions raised about how people's experiences will be heard
Parliament continues to debate proposals to abolish Healthwatch, with questions being raised about how people's experiences of health and social care will be heard in future.
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Health Bill: How to contact your MP and share your views
Parliament is still considering proposals that could affect how people's experiences of health and social care are heard in future. Here's what you need to know and how to contact your MP if you would like to share your views.
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Changes to Healthwatch: what it means for you
Local Healthwatch organisations are expected to close in their current form, but for now we are still here. This article explains what is changing, what we know so far, and what it could mean for people locally.
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Have your say on the future of adult social care
People across North Yorkshire are being encouraged to share their views as part of a national conversation that will help shape the future of adult…
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What four things are carers telling us about health and social care?
From issues knowing where to get support to accessing their own healthcare, we share what unpaid carers have told us about their experiences.
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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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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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