News and reports

Health services in North Yorkshire are improving the translation services they provide after Healthwatch North Yorkshire highlighted inequalities faced by refugees attempting to access care in the county.

Families needing the help of York Hospital’s special care baby unit have not been forgotten during the Covid-19 pandemic.

North Yorkshire is to continue its work in supporting residents who are shielded or isolated and need help getting food and medication.

New hi-tech equipment donated to Selby Hospital will mean more patients from Selby and the surrounding area will be able to have their operations and treatment locally.

As lockdown measures continue, for some members of the community the mounting pressure of staying largely at home can be dangerous.

A refugee who volunteers with Healthwatch North Yorkshire has been playing a key role in the community response to the coronavirus pandemic.

NHS England’s top doctor for children and young people’s mental health has urged parents to be alert to signs that children could be experiencing anxiety, distress or low mood as some pupils return to school this week.

Over the last six months Healthwatch North Yorkshire recognised the need for a fundamental restructure of the organisation – all during a year of changes, challenges and the unknown. Read more about our year in our annual report 2019/2020.

Healthwatch North Yorkshire is marking Volunteers’ Week by shining a light on their essential and wide-ranging contribution to representing the voice of people who use health and social care services in the county.

The new NHS Test and Trace service has been launched today across England.

People aged over 50 in North Craven are being asked about the difficulties they have faced during lockdown.

People in Harrogate district are being urged to make an appointment with their GP as soon as possible if they are worried about any symptoms that could be cancer.