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Healthwatch York is your way to influence local health and social care services – hospitals, GP surgeries, home care services and many others. We also provide information about local services to make sure you know how to access the help you need.
Our news, and local and national news stories about health and social care.
What we are hearing in York
We have put this report together based on what you have shared with us
in the 3 months from 1 April to 30 June 2025. This report gives a flavour of
the issues and themes this quarter.
Petition: Review the decision to abolish independent local Healthwatch
If you share our concerns about the lack of independent voice in health and care following plans to abolish the Healthwatch network, please sign this petition!
131 Local Healthwatch Services Unite to Fight for Independent Public Voice
131 local Healthwatch services across England have signed an open letter to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, urging the government to reconsider proposals that would bring public voice functions under the control of local authorities and NHS bodies.
The letter, which to date has been signed by 131 Healthwatch Chief Officers/Chairs - representing 86% of the national network - warns that the proposed changes would seriously compromise the independence that makes public feedback effective and trusted.
Read our full press release here.
Our Current Work
Read about our current work and plans for 2025, including:
Each month a team of our trained volunteers visit a different care home in York. The aim of the visits is to get a snapshot of the care home based on their observations, conversations with residents and feedback from staff and residents’ family and friends.
Share your views
We want to know about your experiences using health and social care services in York. Have you had a good or bad experience visiting your GP, dentist or other service?
New to the area?
Healthwatch York's helpful tips & tricks hopes to help you settle in easier.
Information and signposting
We provide an information service to help you understand and access health and care services in York.
Healthwatch York Magazine
Keep in touch by reading our latest edition of the Healthwatch York Magazine
Monthly Email Bulletin
We publish a monthly email bulletin with news and local events. Contact us if you would like to receive them direct to your inbox.
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If you would like printed copies of any documents, please get in touch by emailing healthwatch@yorkcvs.org.uk or telephone 01904 621133.