News and reports

Community pharmacies across England now offer a free contraception service, making it easier and quicker to access the pill and emergency contraception without always needing a GP appointment.

The Government has announced new reforms to NHS dentistry, but many people in North Yorkshire are still struggling to find an NHS dentist or access urgent care.

From medicine shortages to prescription delays and emergency supplies, we have brought together the main themes people are raising about pharmacy services and what they mean for you.

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.

Read our response to the government's new contract for GP services.

Enter and View is a vital part of Healthwatch North Yorkshire’s work, allowing trained volunteers to visit care services, listen to people’s experiences, and help improve care through constructive, independent feedback.

Behind every Healthwatch report, conversation and recommendation are the voices of local people. Volunteers like Sally play a vital part in making sure those voices are heard.

Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance is asking people across the region to share their views on cancer services through a short online survey.

Cancer affects almost every family at some point, and people’s experiences of care can vary widely. A new national plan sets out how cancer services in England could change over the next decade, from earlier diagnosis to better support after treatment.

The patient transport service is provided by Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust and provides NHS-funded transport for people locally.

New national rules for non-emergency patient transport mean only people with specific medical, mobility, or care needs will qualify, leaving many others to find alternative ways to reach vital appointments.

Getting the right care when you need it shouldn’t feel like a struggle. But for many people across North Yorkshire and York, it still does.