News and reports

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.

People in Upper Swaledale and Arkengarthdale have raised concerns about how they will access GP services following the planned closure of their local practice.

For many people in North Yorkshire, getting to and through a health appointment is still not as simple as it should be.

This article explains why adjustments to health services matter for people with learning disabilities and what it means for them to have their needs flagged so they receive appropriate support.

This guide explains the rights of disabled people and anyone with additional needs to ask for reasonable adjustments that make it easier to use health and care services.

Many people who look after a friend, neighbour or family member do not see themselves as unpaid carers. They just get on with it. But the reality is, they are carrying a huge responsibility.

Information on how to access GP services, including making appointments, understanding patient rights, managing prescriptions, using digital health tools, and understanding communication and complaints processes.

Getting the care you need should be straightforward. But for many people across the Humber and North Yorkshire, it is not always that simple.

Women say being listened to and taken seriously by healthcare professionals is one of the most important parts of good care.

A recent national report shows more people are paying for care to avoid long NHS waits, reflecting what we continue to hear from people in North Yorkshire.

We reflect on what The King’s Fund says about listening to people’s experiences of the NHS and social care, the future, and the value of Healthwatch.

Patient advice and liaison services offers confidential advice, support, and information on health-related matters.