News and reports

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.

Understanding the challenges and promoting help-seeking in farming communities.

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.

Information on how to access GP services, including making appointments, understanding patient rights, managing prescriptions, using digital health tools, and understanding communication and complaints processes.

Having a baby can bring many positive feelings and experiences but can also be overwhelming and challenging. Getting the proper support is vital to help new mums and their babies stay well.

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.