News and reports

People across North Yorkshire have told us what truly helps them stay healthy day to day and the challenges that can make this harder. Their insight reveals a much wider picture of health than medical care alone.

Changing Places are toilets designed to provide extra facilities for people with severe or multiple disabilities.

Incontinence is a condition that causes the involuntary passing of urine and/or faeces. But the good news is help is available.

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

There are many ways to get help with bladder and bowel problems, and understanding your options can make it easier to find the support that feels right for you.

Healthwatch remains here for you. We will remain open until at least 31 March 2027. However, the Government has announced they are changing how people can share their views on health and care in the future.

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, has announced the Autumn Budget for 2025. We look at what it means for health and care and how the plans could affect people in North Yorkshire.

We listened to residents, relatives and staff to understand daily life in the home - to highlight what is working well and identify where improvements could help. We shared our recommendations with the home. Read on to learn more.

Most men would attend testing if the government introduced a national screening programme for prostate cancer, according to our new research.

Unpaid carers in North Yorkshire play a vital role every day, yet many feel unseen, unsupported and under growing pressure.

The NHS is strengthening the Accessible Information Standard so that everyone can get health and care information in a way they understand. We look at what that means for you.

Health literacy is one of the biggest barriers to good health outcomes. It is also something we are hearing more about here in North Yorkshire.