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We’re encouraging more people with learning disabilities and their carers to make use of free annual health checks. These are a simple but powerful way to improve long-term health and tackle inequalities.

This article explains what to do if you fall, when to get urgent help, and simple steps you can take to reduce the risk of falls and stay safe and confident this winter.

Information about local and national support for older people, including help with loneliness, befriending, advice, and staying connected in your community.

A helpful guide to mental health support for people in Craven, with local services and clear directions for getting urgent help when it’s needed.

Take a look at the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence's quick guide to discussing and planning support following a dementia diagnosis.

Read our response to the Health Services Safety Investigations Body's findings on the risks of using corridor care.

The Government have announced the first step in delivering the new NHS online hospital, allowing nine common conditions to receive faster access to specialist care

Breast screening helps detect breast cancer at an early stage when it is easier to treat. It is free through the NHS and takes only a few minutes. Most people who are screened have healthy results. Early detection can save lives.

A thank you to everyone who spoke up in 2025, highlighting the changes your experiences helped make across health and care in North Yorkshire.

Men’s health has been in the spotlight following the publication of a new 10 year plan to improve men’s health in England. This article looks at what the plan says and what it could mean for men living and working in North Yorkshire.

When it's hard to find an NHS dentist, many people turn to urgent dental care to treat routine problems.

We want to help people know where to get support over the festive period, so we have brought together key information from the local NHS. Read our article to find out the pharmacy opening hours and help available.