News and reports

A clear and simple guide to help you understand what your prescription includes, how to check your medicines safely, and how your local pharmacy can support you.

If you pay for hormone replacement therapy prescriptions on the NHS in England, there are ways to reduce what you spend - especially if you need these medicines more than once or twice a year.

Ordering a repeat prescription may only take a few minutes, but several careful checks and processes happen behind the scenes before your medicine is ready to collect.

Women in England can now get a first prescription of the pill and repeat orders without having to see a GP, in a move that makes access to free contraception even more convenient.

Community pharmacies across England now offer a free contraception service, making it easier and quicker to access the pill and emergency contraception without always needing a GP appointment.

The Government has announced new reforms to NHS dentistry, but many people in North Yorkshire are still struggling to find an NHS dentist or access urgent care.

From medicine shortages to prescription delays and emergency supplies, we have brought together the main themes people are raising about pharmacy services and what they mean for you.

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.

Read our response to the government's new contract for GP services.

Enter and View is a vital part of Healthwatch North Yorkshire’s work, allowing trained volunteers to visit care services, listen to people’s experiences, and help improve care through constructive, independent feedback.

Behind every Healthwatch report, conversation and recommendation are the voices of local people. Volunteers like Sally play a vital part in making sure those voices are heard.

Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance is asking people across the region to share their views on cancer services through a short online survey.