News and reports

Derwent GP Practice in Malton has recently made improvements to its website, focusing on accessibility and ease of use for patients.

Patient check-in kiosks are available at The James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough and Friarage Hospital in Northallerton

A new radio show highlights and supports farming communities across York and North Yorkshire.

With the cost-of-living crisis challenging for many of us, prioritising our mental health and wellbeing is necessary.

New Healthwatch research calls for a more personalised approach to cervical screening to help the NHS meet its ambition to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040.

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.