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People across North Yorkshire have shared their experiences of health and social care. From moments of kindness that made a real difference, to challenges around access, cost and communication that still need to be addressed.

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.

People across North Yorkshire have shared their experiences of health and social care. From moments of kindness that made a real difference, to challenges around access, cost and communication that still need to be addressed.

Almost 20,000 people in Humber and North Yorkshire are diagnosed with cancer each year. Our research shows the need to boost awareness and early diagnosis.

Our 2024 to 2025 annual report outlines how the public’s stories have changed care for the better, and the work we’re doing to make sure that the health and social care system puts patients as the key to this.

At Healthwatch, we believe everyone deserves high-quality, dignified care. One of the key ways we help ensure this is through something called 'enter and view'. Learn more about our latest visit.

Getting the right care when you need it shouldn’t feel like a struggle — but for many people across North Yorkshire, it still does.

Our report looks at the barriers facing the farming community to understand how to improve understanding and promote better help-seeking.

Healthwatch visits social care settings to hear how services work for residents and where they could be improved.

Getting the right healthcare when you need it is essential, but for many people in North Yorkshire, accessing NHS services has become increasingly difficult.

You told us your experiences with mental health care. As a result, the local NHS has listened and made some important improvements.

We listen to your feedback to tell the NHS and social care decision-makers so that they know what is working well and what needs to improve.