News and reports

September’s figures show that the national waiting list has again increased to a total size of 7.4 million appointments in England with 6.25 million people waiting for their first appointment.

Healthwatch North Yorkshire’s independent review has led to practical improvements in adult social care services. These include reduced call wait times, clearer website information, better staff training, and improved access to support materials for those who need it most.

The Government has announced plans to publish quarterly league tables ranking NHS Trusts across England. These will cover urgent and emergency care, elective operations, and mental health. Read our response.

Are you a woman aged 40–60? Have you had a drink in the past two years – even just occasionally? We want to hear your confidential experiences so we can help improve understanding and support.

Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance is raising awareness of cancer by offering free awareness and educational sessions.

The NHS is working on strengthening the Accessible Information Standard so that all patients get the communication support they need, with new rules, training, and digital systems being introduced over the next few years.

NHS England has published the long-awaited updates to the Accessible Information Standard. Read our response.

NHS England has published a refreshed version of the Accessible Information Standard which was first released in 2016. Here we look at what the standard means for you and and how this has changed with the refreshed version.

We’re asking people to tell us what would really help them stay healthy and get support—because your experiences shape how care and community support should work for everyone.

Do you feel that choosing a care home is a daunting task? To help make your decision more straightforward, you need the right information.

With living costs so high many people are living under financial strain, and NHS prescriptions cost more than some people can afford. Find out what help is out there to help you cover the cost of your medication.

At Healthwatch, we believe everyone deserves high-quality, dignified care. One of the key ways we help ensure this is through our 'enter and view' visits.