News and reports

Thanks to a review by Healthwatch volunteers and our calls for change, GP practices in North Yorkshire have been working hard to improve patient and carer experiences.

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

Marnie from North Yorkshire reinforces the importance of both the format and content of information being accessible.

Healthwatch North Yorkshire has been working hard to ensure that everyone, especially those with difficulties, language barriers, sight or hearing loss, can easily access and understand healthcare information.

New Freedom of Information findings reveal a worrying picture of pharmacy closures across England, hitting older people and rural communities the hardest. Read our research to find out more.

Cervical screening, previously known as a smear test, saves over 4,000 lives every year in the UK. However, some women find it uncomfortable, so it's important to know what support is available and what adjustments you can request.

Listening to experiences to make healthcare services better.

An independent investigation of the NHS highlights the NHS's problems nationally but presents a chance for change. Read our response.

We've heard the impact that not getting information in an accessible format has on people’s independence and privacy.

Proposals for changes in local cancer care and treatment have been developed. If you attend hospitals in Harrogate or West Yorkshire, we want you to have your say on them.

The National Health Services has said it will ensure people in the armed forces and their families get the support they need from local health services.

The National Health Services (NHS) is urging people to not ignore bowel cancer tests. Every person aged 50 to 74 is sent a self-test kit every two years.