News and reports

Does signing up with your dentist work the same way as registering with your GP? If you think the answer is yes, you're not alone.

A new ruling from the Supreme Court has clarified how the law defines the words ‘man’, ‘woman’ and ‘sex’ in the Equality Act 2010.

Today, the Royal National Institute for Deaf People and Signhealth have released a new report on the Accessible Information Standard (AIS) based on surveys of people who are Deaf or have hearing loss and of NHS professionals.

Our report looks at the barriers facing the farming community to understand how to improve understanding and promote better help-seeking.

Help for people feeling lonely, including befriending services

Following your feedback, we have been working with Royal Mail and a coalition of NHS and patient organisations to ensure vital NHS communications are delivered on time.

New research reveals costs of additional eye care services are likely to deter some people from visiting opticians altogether.

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

On 13 March 2025, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that NHS England will be abolished and the management of the NHS brought back to ministers. If you are concerned about what this means for NHS services, we have put together some information to help you understand the change.

Healthwatch North Yorkshire has been recognised at the national Healthwatch Impact Awards.

Getting the right healthcare when you need it is essential, but for many people in North Yorkshire, accessing NHS services has become increasingly difficult.

You told us your experiences with mental health care. As a result, the local NHS has listened and made some important improvements.