North Yorkshire residents are receiving a door-knock welfare check as part of a coordinated joint effort involving county council staff and volunteers.
At Healthwatch North Yorkshire we have an amazing team of volunteers who play a key role in our work as the independent champion for people using health and social care services in North Yorkshire.
England’s top cancer doctor has urged people not to hesitate to get checked as new research revealed that nearly half of the public have concerns about seeking help during the coronavirus pandemic.
The accident and emergency department at the Friarage Hospital in Northallerton will be replaced by a 24-hour urgent treatment centre following a public consultation.
There are concerns that some children, young people and their families have been unable to access timely and appropriate support for their mental health and wellbeing.
Parents and carers are in North Yorkshire are being asked to continue accessing health services during the Covid-19 pandemic if they are worried about their child’s health.
Healthwatch North Yorkshire is here to help during these challenging times – and whether you need information about using local health or care services or have an experience to share that could help NHS and social care services improve care.
North Yorkshire is moving its front-line social care teams into a new way of working this week to support local residents better and to help the NHS, as everyone responds to Covid-19.