News and reports

Do you feel that choosing a care home is a daunting task? To help make your decision more straightforward, you need the right information.

With living costs so high many people are living under financial strain, and NHS prescriptions cost more than some people can afford. Find out what help is out there to help you cover the cost of your medication.

At Healthwatch, we believe everyone deserves high-quality, dignified care. One of the key ways we help ensure this is through our 'enter and view' visits.

Can't find an NHS dentist? Read our tips on what to do if you’re facing problems finding an NHS dentist taking new patients or if you're struggling with NHS dentistry costs.

Thousands more people are being referred for potentially life-saving liver cancer checks following the expansion of the NHS’s community liver health check programme.

The Pharmacy First scheme enables your local pharmacy to treat some common conditions with prescription-only medicines, without you visiting your GP. Find out everything you need to know.

People across North Yorkshire have shared their experiences of health and social care. From moments of kindness that made a real difference, to challenges around access, cost and communication that still need to be addressed.

We've gathered honest feedback from the people we work with across North Yorkshire—and how it’s shaping our work going forward.

Almost 20,000 people in Humber and North Yorkshire are diagnosed with cancer each year. Our research shows the need to boost awareness and early diagnosis.

Local people told us how hard it is to access healthcare while working in farming. Central Dales GP Practice listened and made changes.

For now, we're still here. But we're joining over 130 other Healthwatch services to call on the government to protect our independence, so people can keep speaking up about health and care and see real change happen.

Our 2024 to 2025 annual report outlines how the public’s stories have changed care for the better, and the work we’re doing to make sure that the health and social care system puts patients as the key to this.