News and reports

Staff, home carers and support organisations have been telling us of the "worrying time" for social care - and that things need to change quicker.

A summary of our summertime events and what you told us

Did you know that 80% of registered managers in adult social care feel that their role has changed over time and 61% said they are feeling fatigued? Healthwatch North Yorkshire has asked for more to be done.

What people across West Yorkshire and Craven shared about their experience of health and care services.

This report aims to provide a picture of the many areas of work that we have undertaken between April 2020 – March 2022, including our engagement, volunteering, projects and partnerships.

The local NHS asked Healthwatch North Yorkshire to help with the promotion of the NHS App. As a result, we have produced this report to show how we have been out there speaking to people about the benefits of using it.

Our Annual Report for 2021-22 provides a summary of the many things we have undertaken, achieved, and will continue to champion over the coming year.

A new report by Healthwatch North Yorkshire and Healthwatch York has concluded health and care providers must do more to help patients who need information in an accessible format.

Read our latest printed newsletter to find out about the work we have been doing over the last few months as the independent champion for people who use health and social care services across North Yorkshire.

This latest report outlines the profound impact of not being able to access an NHS dentist on the lives of more than 80 members of the public.

Our latest report outlines the mental health and well-being issues young people face.

Our latest briefing looks at the use of digital methods to accessing health services.