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Gathering your views to inform the decision makers in our NHS what really matters and needs to change.

Local views and helpful suggestions as to how things needs to improve

Read our response to the increase in fees for NHS dental care

As part of the dental recovery plan, dental practices will benefit from extra cash for taking on new NHS patients from today, Friday 1 March, to improve access. Read our response.

Healthwatch England and national organisations representing patients and NHS leaders express concerns over Royal Mail plans to delay bulk mail of NHS appointment letters.

NHS England has today announced the rollout of ‘Martha’s Rule’ in hospitals across England from April, enabling patients and families to seek an urgent review if their condition deteriorates.

Share your views of access and treatment

Share your views to help shape future provisions

Farmers often face significant and unique challenges when it comes to accessing healthcare.

New plan launched to improve health and social care services

At Healthwatch North Yorkshire we have an amazing team of volunteers who play a key role in our work as the independent champion for people using health and social care services in North Yorkshire.

We've looked closely at some issues people told us about to help the NHS and social care decision-makers improve support.