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Recently, some changes have been made to how sexual health services are provided in North Yorkshire and York.

Mental health problems are more common among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual (LGBTQIA+) people. If you are struggling, feel alone or need a little help, then check out our guide on how you can get the support you need.

Read our response to the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services assessment of social care services in England.

Caring for a loved one who is ill, disabled or older can be valuable and rewarding, but without the right support caring can have an impact on your life. Thankfully, some online resources are here to help.

The updated Mental Health Act aims to give patients more control over their treatment and to ensure more dignified care.

Complete our short survey and let us know about your experiences accessing GP services as a gender-diverse individual.

People will be given greater access to facilities across the county after 18 children’s centres are to be made available for wider use, North Yorkshire Council say.

The NHS is urging prostate cancer patients to sign up for a major new research initiative that could save lives.

This week, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, delivered the new Government's first budget, outlining tax and spending plans until end of 2025/6. Here's what the budget means for health and social care services.

Local NHS hospitals in Harrogate have received £1.4 million from the National Institute for Health and Care Research for an additional MRI scanner to support ground breaking research which will benefit patients.

A roundup of what we've been hearing recently - good and bad - and what we'd like to change.

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