News and reports

Smokers and vape users can struggle to access stop-smoking services and education. Their feedback reveals poor promotion, long waits, and inflexible support and outlines steps that could help more people kick the habit.  

Guidance on quitting smoking, the health benefits and detailing the support and resources available in North Yorkshire, including local NHS services and digital tools.

Healthwatch England and a coalition of trade unions, professional bodies, charities and patient groups, call for an end to treating patients in corridors and other inappropriate spaces.

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.

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

North Yorkshire Talking Therapies is a local NHS service dedicated to providing psychological support for people aged 16 and over experiencing common mental health challenges.

Read our response to the plan, which aims to tackle record NHS waiting times and improve people's experience while they wait.

Healthwatch North Yorkshire welcomes plans for a Social Care Commission

A new clinic for sight loss patients has opened at the LNER Community Stadium, York.

A former patient who suffered a life-threatening stroke has praised a hospital team for saving her life.

People in North Yorkshire can now access a free, 24-week specialist weight management service. It offers personalised support to promote healthier lifestyles.

The Government has announced a major increase to GP funding and plans to cut targets to free up doctors' time.