News and reports

North Yorkshire Council asked Healthwatch North Yorkshire to research the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ residents in accessing mental health and healthcare services.

Members of the LGBTQ+ community are helping drive improvements to health and social care services after sharing their experiences with Healthwatch North Yorkshire.

#TellUsYourConcerns is the message coming from organisations across North Yorkshire as they support this year’s Safeguarding Week, which runs until Friday (June 26).

Children and young people who have problems sleeping are being offered help in part of North Yorkshire.

People in North Yorkshire are being warned about scammers claiming to be part of the NHS Test and Trace service to tackle the spread of coronavirus.

A satellite Covid-19 testing site to serve North Yorkshire’s care homes in the east of the county has been set up in Scarborough.

The Healthwatch network is working to tackle health inequalities for members of BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) communities after a report from Public Health England showed they were suffering a disproportionate impact from the pandemic.

Work has restarted on the redevelopment of Whitby Hospital after it was halted by the Covid-19 pandemic.

New and expectant fathers in North Yorkshire can benefit from the support of a new app providing on-the-go advice to help them enjoy their babies, feel more confident and support their mental and emotional wellbeing.

Health services in North Yorkshire are improving the translation services they provide after Healthwatch North Yorkshire highlighted inequalities faced by refugees attempting to access care in the county.

Families needing the help of York Hospital’s special care baby unit have not been forgotten during the Covid-19 pandemic.

North Yorkshire is to continue its work in supporting residents who are shielded or isolated and need help getting food and medication.