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Health literacy is one of the biggest barriers to good health outcomes. It is also something we are hearing more about here in North Yorkshire.

Across North Yorkshire, thousands of people provide unpaid care every day, often without even recognising the full value of what they do. These dedicated people help family members, friends or neighbours in ways that matter. But the pressures they face can be overwhelming.

Most men would attend testing if the government introduced a national screening programme for prostate cancer, according to our new research.

Living with chronic pain can limit your ability to live and work, yet it is a reality for millions of people in England. Find out the problems people are facing and what services can do to better support people living with pain.

Enter and View is a vital part of Healthwatch North Yorkshire’s work, allowing trained volunteers to visit care services, listen to people’s experiences, and help improve care through constructive, independent feedback.

Healthwatch’s research shows that many men are not using their NHS health check, even though it is very important for stopping illness early and saving lives. We share what we found and what we think health leaders should do.

We've gathered honest feedback from the people we work with across North Yorkshire—and how it’s shaping our work going forward.

Looking for support in North Yorkshire? This guide is here to help young people find trusted services, understand their options, and take the first step toward better health and wellbeing.

We're sharing Carolyn's story of how she's struggling to get the right care for her husband and how his dementia diagnosis has upended their lives.

Health and care services don’t always get it right for young people. Sharing your story can help change that.

This article shares four powerful, personal experiences of unpaid carers in North Yorkshire, highlighting the emotional, physical, and financial challenges they face — and why listening to and supporting them is more important than ever.

On 1 June 2025 the ban on disposable vapes came into force—here’s what it means for North Yorkshire and how Healthwatch North Yorkshire is keeping watch on its impact.