Your care, your say: Meet Healthwatch in your community
Healthwatch want to hear directly from you about your experiences of health and social care services - both the good and the bad.
- Tell us about the great care you’ve received so we can celebrate and thank staff and services.
- Share the difficulties you’ve faced when trying to access support, so we can press for improvements.
Healthwatch is independent. We have the legal powers under the Health and Social Care Act to ask services to respond to what you tell us - and to explain what’s being done to make things better.
And if you feel lost or don’t know where to turn, our team can help you find clear information and the right support. We also help you know your options so you can make the best decisions about health and social care for you and your loved ones.
Talk to Healthwatch about our current projects
Alongside sharing your health and social care experiences, you can also have your say on two important surveys we've got running until the end of October 2025:
Alcohol and midlife women’s health in North Yorkshire
We’re exploring how alcohol affects the health and wellbeing of women aged 40–60. By sharing your experiences, you’ll help us highlight pressures, patterns, and gaps in support.
Find out more about alcohol and midlife women's health
Transport and access to care – Are people being left behind?
New patient transport rules may be making it harder for people to get to the care they need. We want to understand who’s affected, what challenges they face, and how services can respond.
Find out more about patient transport
When and where to find us
Healthwatch North Yorkshire is running stalls at libraries and hospitals and community venues in North Yorkshire. Come along to say hello, ask questions, or fill in a paper version of the survey.
Come and see us:
Catterick
Date: Monday 6 October 2025
Venue and address: Catterick Library, 1 Gough Road, Catterick Garrison DL9 3EL
Time: 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM
Colburn
Date: Tuesday 7 October 2025
Venue and address: Colburn Library, Broadway, Catterick Garrison, DL9 4RF
Time: 2:00 PM until 4:30 PM
Scarborough
Date: Tuesday 7 October 2025
Venue and address: Scarborough Library & Information Centre, Vernon Road, Scarborough YO11 2NN
Time: 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM
Selby
Date: Monday 13 October 2025
Venue and address: Selby Library, 52 Micklegate, Selby, YO8 4EQ
Time: 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM
Knaresborough
Date: Wednesday 15 October 2025
Venue and address: Knaresborough Library, Jockey Lane, Knaresborough HG5 0HB
Time: 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM
Thirsk
Date: Monday 20 October 2025
Venue and address: Meadowfields Community Library, Chapel Street, Thirsk, YO7 1TH
Time: 10:30 AM until 12:30 PM
Scarborough
Date: Tuesday 21 October 2025
Venue and address: Scarborough Hospital, Woodlands Drive, YO12 6QL
Time: 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM
Harrogate
Date: Tuesday 28 October 2025
Venue and address: Harrogate Hospital, Lancaster Park Road, Harrogate, HG2 7SX
Time: 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM
Harrogate
Date: Friday 31 October 2025
Venue and address: Harrogate Library, Victoria Avenue, HG1 1EG
Time: 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM
Colburn
Date: Tuesday 4 November 2025
Venue and address: Colburn Library, Broadway, Catterick Garrison, DL9 4RF
Time: 2:00 PM until 4:30 PM
Scarborough
Date: Tuesday 4 November 2025
Venue and address: Scarborough Library & Information Centre, Vernon Road, Scarborough YO11 2NN
Time: 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM
Catterick
Date: Monday 10 November 2025
Venue and address: 1 Gough Road, Catterick Garrison DL9 3EL
Time: 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM
Selby
Date: Monday 10 November 2025
Venue and address: Selby Library, 52 Micklegate, Selby, YO8 4EQ
Time: 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM
Knaresborough
Date: Wednesday 12 November 2025
Venue and address: Knaresborough Library, Jockey Lane, Knaresborough HG5 0HB
Time: 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM
Thirsk
Date: Monday 17 November 2025
Venue and address: Meadowfields Community Library, Chapel Street, Thirsk, YO7 1TH
Time: 10:30 AM until 12:30 PM
Scarborough
Date: Tuesday 18 November 2025
Venue and address: Scarborough Hospital, Woodlands Drive, YO12 6QL
Time: 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM
Harrogate
Date: Tuesday 25 November 2025
Venue and address: Harrogate Hospital, Lancaster Park Road, Harrogate, HG2 7SX
Time: 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM
Knaresborough
Date: Wednesday 10 December 2025
Venue and address: Knaresborough Library, Jockey Lane, Knaresborough HG5 0HB
Time: 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM
What you tell us matters
We know being asked for feedback can sometimes feel repetitive. But every story, whether positive or negative, makes a difference. Your experiences help us see what’s working well, where people are being let down, and what needs to change.
Because Healthwatch is independent, it can make sure your voice is heard at the highest levels. The more you tell us, the stronger our case when we ask services to respond and act.
By speaking up, you can:
- Celebrate and thank staff who gave you good care
- Highlight struggles people face when trying to get help
- Hold services to account — we can demand answers and action
- Show decision-makers the reality of what’s happening in North Yorkshire communities
Together, we can turn feedback into action and shape a healthier future for everyone.
