News and reports

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.

A national petition is calling on the Government to protect Healthwatch’s independence so we can continue to listen to people, speak up and hold health and social care services to account.

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.

At Healthwatch, we believe everyone deserves high-quality, dignified care. One of the key ways we help ensure this is through something called 'enter and view'. Learn more about our latest visit.

The annual GP Patient Survey highlights improvements to how people access care from their GP, pharmacy and dentist. Read our response and learn how yours is doing.

The Government has now published the Dash Review, which looks at how the voice of patients and the public can be better heard across health and care services.

People receiving cancer treatment are benefiting from more personalised care thanks to a newly designed treatment area.

The Government’s 10‑Year Health Plan has signaled the eventual closure of Healthwatch England and local Healthwatch services, though no timetable has been provided.

Major national changes to health and social care oversight could mean the closure of all Healthwatch services. But for now, we’re still here—and your voice still matters.

The Government has now published its 10-Year Health Plan for England — and while it sets out bold reforms for the NHS, it also confirms proposals to close Healthwatch as the "independent patient voice" as it currently exists.

Looking for support in North Yorkshire? This guide is here to help young people find trusted services, understand their options, and take the first step toward better health and wellbeing.