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Doctor talking to an older female patient in doctor's surgery. He is writing a prescription and she is smiling whilst looking at him.

What is a dispensing doctor? Understanding how rural GP dispensaries work

In some rural areas, your GP surgery may not only prescribe your medicine but also dispense it, and this is known as a dispensing doctor service.
26 June 2026
Advice and Information

Staying informed while you wait for care

Waiting for planned medical care or surgery can be frustrating. That’s why you should get regular and accessible updates from your healthcare professionals while you wait.
13 March 2026
Advice and Information

Healthwatch position on GP access

More than a million people have an appointment with their general practice every day in England. Most are satisfied with the quality of care they receive. But there is still much to do to improve public satisfaction with accessing help from their local surgery.
12 March 2026
News

Meet Healthwatch: tell us about your care, find advice and seek support

Healthwatch North Yorkshire will be visiting libraries across the county this spring. Come along to share your experiences of health and social care, ask questions, and find information about local services.
12 March 2026
News

Listening where it matters most in North Yorkshire

Behind every improvement in local care, there are Healthwatch volunteers who help turn real experiences into change.
11 March 2026
Blog
Two women sit smiling at a round table with a teal Healthwatch North Yorkshire tablecloth. The background shows a staircase with white railings and a wooden handrail.

Volunteering after 40 years in the NHS: Sheena’s story

Behind every improvement in health and care services are the voices of people locally. Volunteers like Sheena play a vital role in making sure you are listened to.
6 March 2026
Blog
A woman sitting on a hospital bed in a hospital gown.

What women want from healthcare

Women say being listened to and taken seriously by healthcare professionals is one of the most important factors in good care, according to new research from Healthwatch England.
5 March 2026
Blog

Why listening to people matters in health and social care

Listening to people’s real experiences helps show what accessing health and social care is really like. It highlights inequalities and helps services make practical improvements that better reflect people’s everyday needs.
5 March 2026
Blog
A young male worker near a milk and a butter making machine.

Fielding better healthcare for North Yorkshire’s farmers

Since publishing our report on the challenges farmers face when accessing healthcare, organisations have begun taking practical steps to bring support closer to home and work.
4 March 2026
Response
Female farm worker sitting on tailgate of off road farm vehicle with dog

When healthcare meets the farm gate

Farmers told Healthwatch that long hours, isolation and inflexible services make it hard to look after their health. Thanks to your feedback, new ways to access care are being tried across North Yorkshire.
4 March 2026
Response

Proposed changes to Healthwatch discussed in national podcast

Lord Hunt of Kings Heath recently discussed proposed changes to Healthwatch during an appearance on the Health Service Journal podcast.
4 March 2026
News
Older woman with a disability holding a railing on a hospital corridor whilst waiting for care.

Long waits in A&E: what are people experiencing?

People across the country have shared their experiences of long waits and overcrowding in A&E departments, prompting new insight from Healthwatch England into the pressures facing urgent and emergency care.
4 March 2026
News

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