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People in England are being asked to work from home again if possible and face masks will be compulsory in most public places, as part of new rules to limit the spread of Omicron.

Healthwatch North Yorkshire has just published a report looking at people’s experiences of GP appointments. Whilst a significant number of people were pleased with their appointment when they got it, many others felt frustrated with the

Our latest briefing looks at the various perspectives of the public experiences of GP appointments.

Follow these simple tips to keep warm and safe this winter.

Primary Care Networks (PCNs) are a key part of the NHS Long Term Plan.

North Yorkshire County Council is recognising the tremendous work of the many thousands of people in the county who care for a relative or friend – and reminding them that help is available to support them.

Whitby residents are being called on to give their views about plans to build an Extra Care housing scheme on part of the Whitby Hospital site.

Mental health, GP services, COVID, and care have been highlighted as some of the priority issues facing people across North Yorkshire in our first published pulse report.

This is our first quarterly Pulse report, published to show a snapshot of people’s experiences of health and care services across North Yorkshire. This quarter our focus is on delays to treatment and/or care as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Healthwatch North Yorkshire has been nominated for a prestigious national award for ensuring local-decision makers understood the challenges people were facing to see an NHS dentist and the changes needed to improve access.

The NHS has opened up online COVID-19 vaccination bookings for 12-15 year olds