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What to expect when waiting for care
Waiting for planned medical care or surgery can be a frustrating time. That’s why it’s so important that while you wait, you get regular, clear and accessible updates so that you can plan your next steps.
23 September 2021
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Healthwatch North Yorkshire Summer Newsletter 2021
Read our Summer 2021 newsletter to find out about the work we have been doing over the past few months - as the independent champion for people who use health and social care services across North Yorkshire.
23 September 2021
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Mandatory vaccinations for care home staff creating significant challenges
Healthwatch North Yorkshire and Healthwatch York today published findings from research with care homes across the region to ascertain the impact of new regulations that all care home staff and volunteers will have to be fully vaccinated.
22 September 2021
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Mandatory Vaccinations in Care Homes - Intelligence Briefing September 2021
In partnership with Healthwatch York, we asked care homes what they think the impact of the mandatory vaccinations will be, ahead of the November 11th deadline.
22 September 2021
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COVID-19 in North Yorkshire: April 2021-July 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed some of the frailties of the health and social care system. This report focuses on some of the common health and social care issues we heard about between April and July 2021.
20 September 2021
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A successful AGM for Healthwatch North Yorkshire
More than 40 people gathered virtually to get an update on the work of Healthwatch North Yorkshire and have their chance to hear from our volunteers, PR and media specialist Peter Davenport, and ask our expert panel questions.
20 September 2021
Blog
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Knaresborough vaccine hub set to relocate and continue to protect members of the public over winter
Chain Lane Community Hub, Homecare Pharmacy and Knaresborough Connectors have announced their plans to relocate the Homecare Pharmacy Vaccine Centre
14 September 2021
Advice and Information
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Join our network and help us put a finger on the pulse of North Yorkshire’s health and social care issues
A few minutes a month could change health and care services for good.
14 September 2021
News
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Research shows big difference charities, social enterprises and community organisations make across region
A joint report was published to celebrate the work of charities, social enterprises, and community organisations ahead of International Charity Day on Sunday 5 September.
3 September 2021
News
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Selby Family Fun Day 2021 Success
Healthwatch North Yorkshire was delighted to be part of Selby’s 2021 Family Fun Day on 22 August.
3 September 2021
Blog
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Parents urged to look out for severe respiratory infections in young children amid rising cases
Parents in Humber, Coast and Vale are being urged to look out for signs of severe respiratory infections among young children amid a rise in out-of-season cases.
13 August 2021
Advice and Information
Register now for our Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2021
Join Healthwatch North Yorkshire’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday 9 September 2021, 4.00pm-5.30pm.
12 August 2021
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