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With bladder and bowel healthcare affecting 14 million of us nationally, Healthwatch and you called for more to be done. Learn how services are improving understanding, access, and dignity.

New findings from a national social care workforce survey highlight the ongoing challenges in recruiting and retaining care staff—issues that continue to impact people and services locally.

17 GP practices in North Yorkshire are set to receive funding to help modernise their buildings and improve patient facilities.

People seeking help with drug and alcohol addiction need individualised care to stand the best chance of a sustained recovery.

Find out how the new Tobacco and Vapes Bill could shape a healthier future for Humber and North Yorkshire—and what happens next.

Everyone who uses the NHS in England could soon have a single patient record that brings together important information about your health care. So how and where are your records kept now, how can you view them, and what do you do if you find mistakes in them?

With growing pressure on health services and the high cost of living, travelling to care is another expense many people struggle to afford.

The cost of NHS prescriptions will stay the same this year, the government has confirmed.

It's essential to plan ahead to ensure you have access to the healthcare services you might need. Healthwatch North Yorkshire is here to guide you on how to prepare and use available resources effectively.

A brand new urgent and emergency care centre is now open at Scarborough Hospital, aiming to make a real difference for local people who need fast, safe and compassionate care.

A free app is helping young carers across North Yorkshire and beyond find the support they need — and deserve.

This response highlights how services in North Yorkshire are taking action to improve NHS record accuracy and support safer, more joined-up care in line with national concerns raised by Healthwatch England.