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What care at home and in the community looks like after you arrive home with your baby.

It's so important that you feel supported as a new parent. Read the article below to find out where you can go to get the help you need.

Having a baby can bring many positive feelings and experiences but can also be overwhelming and challenging. Getting the proper support is vital to help new mums and their babies stay well.

From 1 October 2025, new national rules came into effect that change how GP practices manage appointment bookings. We examine what they mean to you.

Many people who provide unpaid care are unaware of their rights. Find out more about the help and support you are entitled to.

Living with chronic pain can limit your ability to live and work, yet it is a reality for millions of people in England. Find out the problems people are facing and what services can do to better support people living with pain.

Healthwatch North Yorkshire’s independent review has led to practical improvements in adult social care services. These include reduced call wait times, clearer website information, better staff training, and improved access to support materials for those who need it most.

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.

Dementia Forward is the leading dementia charity for York and North Yorkshire. They provide support, advice, and information to anybody affected by dementia across the county.

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.

Struggling to get to medical appointments? Share your experience of patient transport to help Healthwatch ask for better access for you.

Healthwatch’s research shows that many men are not using their NHS health check, even though it is very important for stopping illness early and saving lives. We share what we found and what we think health leaders should do.