News and reports

Local people told us how hard it is to access healthcare while working in farming. Central Dales GP Practice listened and made changes.

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.

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

We look at what the Government's 10 Year Health Plan for England could mean for people in North Yorkshire and the future of independent patient voice.

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.

We're sharing Carolyn's story of how she's struggling to get the right care for her husband and how his dementia diagnosis has upended their lives.

We welcome the ADHD Taskforce’s report and its urgent recommendations to improve diagnosis, waiting times, and support.

We investigated access to social care for the South Asian community.

Health and care services don’t always get it right for young people. Sharing your story can help change that.