Today the government launched its Women's Health Strategy: www.gov.uk/government/n....
They say women will be better heard and better served, we hope so. Our 2025 report Women's health: stories of health experiences in York shows there is a lot to do: www.healthwatchyork.co.uk/seecmsfile/?...
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People don’t always know where to turn, or feel comfortable raising concerns directly.
That’s why independent listening matters.
Read the new report from @thekingsfund.bsky.social to find out more www.kingsfund.org.uk/.../learning-from-healthwatch
This #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth, I’m helping @bowelcanceruk raise vital awareness, so everyone has the best chance of early diagnosis.
Getinvolved and #PassItOn.
https://bit.ly/4sJYMcT
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Do you need advice about NHS or social care services in your community?
Speak to your local Healthwatch. They'll be able to offer information and advice to help you get the support you need.
www.healthwatch.co.uk/your-local-healthwatch/l...
We're delighted to be joining YOPA for its information event with blood pressure checks tomorrow (31/03) at Acomb Gateway Centre from 10.30am - 12.30pm. Come and share your experiences of local health and care services and meet some of the other amazing York organisations who are also there.
A motion at City of York Council's meeting yesterday (item 14: www.york.gov.uk/webcasts) highlighted the importance of independent patient voice and supported the work of Healthwatch York. Thank you to @lucysw.bsky.social for proposing the motion and all councillors for their unanimous support.
Isn’t it interesting how a simple action like cutting overgrown hedges back can mean the difference between a good day and a bad day for a blind or partially sighted person?
#CutItBack #BlindandPartiallySighted #AccessibleStreets #StreetsForAll
It’s Share for Better Care Week!
This week, take three minutes of your time to help us improve health and social care for everyone.
Share your feedback about your NHS or adult social care services.
https://www.healthwatch.co.uk/have-your-say
We still want to hear about women's experiences of healthcare for long term conditions. If you live in York, let us know what has happened to you to help us build a case for improved care and support. Please complete our anonymous survey by 31 March: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/77KRR3/
Confused about your care? Have a chat with your local Healthwatch and see how they can help you.
Unsure what to expect from your healthcare? Healthwatch is here for you. Chat to your friendly local team today for straightforward information and advice. www.healthwatch.co.uk/your-local-healthwatch/l...
Brain Awareness Week (BAW) is a global campaign to increase public awareness of the progress and benefits of brain research.
Connect with neuroscience in an accessible way!
For information on #BrainWeek, visit bit.ly/4s8NEWJ and bit.ly/4kR1Ktm
This is similar findings to the Healthwatch York and partners report about trans, non-binary and intersex people's experiences of healthcare services in York: www.healthwatchyork.co.uk/seecmsfile/?....
Having supportive, understanding and informed healthcare staff makes a huge difference.
The BBC website explains how Liz Berryman was sent from York to Derby for specialist care at a mother and baby unit due to a mental health crisis after the birth of her son: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The nearest unit in Leeds was full. Had a similar experience? healthwatch@yorkcvs.org.uk
6 changes you can expect from the new GP contract: You should not be told to call back tomorrow Urgent requests get a same-day response Online systems should not cap requests Practices must show how and when you can contact them Advice and guidance will be used more often Registration will go online
Last week the government announced how it expects GP practices to deliver care from April 2026. Our article explains the changes you can expect to see as a result of the new contract, why they are happening and how your feedback helped shape the changes - https://bit.ly/47bOCta
We're delighted to be joining Kyra Women’s Project’s International Women’s Day event on Friday 6 March from 10.30am to 3pm at the Central Methodist Church, St Saviourgate, York.
Come and tell us about your experiences of local health services, particularly if you have a long term condition.
We want to know what people under 25 think about vaping.
Please take our short and anonymous survey to let us know: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/Z7VKLP/
You can also talk to us if you'd rather: 01904 621133.
York CVS is hiring a Social Prescriber, inviting candidates to join their team with an apply now button.
Job opportunity: Social Prescribing Link Worker
Provide one-to-one, person-centred support to help people address non-clinical needs and improve their health and wellbeing.
30 hrs | £29,179 (pro rata)
Apply by: 3 March 2026
https://yorkcvs.livevacancies.co.uk/#/job/details/18
We want to know what people under 25 think about vaping.
Please take our short and anonymous survey to let us know: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/Z7VKLP/
You can also talk to us if you'd rather: 01904 621133.
Great that @yorkpress.bsky.social have covered the report that we and @healthwatchny.bsky.social published recently about the impact of changes to non-emergency patient transport meaning some people are struggling to get to appointments or facing additional costs: www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/2583843...
Thanks to @yorkpress.bsky.social for coverage of our report on the health experiences of local trans, non-binary and intersex people: www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/2583005...
In partnership with @healthwatchny.bsky.social we heard from 200+ people about the impact of changes to non-urgent patient transport on them. Some are no longer going to appointments, driving when they shouldn't or facing big travel costs. Find out more: www.healthwatchyork.co.uk/seecmsfile/?...
Our report about trans, non-binary and intersex people's experiences of health in York highlights some positives, but also necessary improvements. Thanks to GeneraTe,
@yorklgbtforum.bsky.social, York Disability Rights Forum and others. Read all about it: www.healthwatchyork.co.uk/seecmsfile/?...
Our report about trans, non-binary and intersex people's experiences of health in York highlights some positives, but also necessary improvements. Thanks to GeneraTe, @yorklgbtforum.bsky.social, York Disability Rights Forum and others. Read all about it: www.healthwatchyork.co.uk/seecmsfile/?...
a group of people sat around a table with a healthwatch leeds staff member.
𝗔𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀!
We aren't part of the NHS or council, so we can speak up for local communities and make sure your experiences help improve health and care services. Tell us what you would like to see in a future independent people’s voice organisation www.surveymonkey.com/r/FutureOfHWL
If you’re interested in learning more about neurodiversity, Open Learn jas a new hub “Exploring how minds work differently and brilliantly, bringing together free OpenLearn courses, articles and personal stories on autism, ADHD, dyslexia and more”. www.open.edu/openlearn/educa...
Cover page of: Aligning Policy and Reality: how to achieve the aims of sickness and disability benefits reform, with logos of Citizens Advice York, York Carers Centre, York Disability Rights Forum, York Foodbank, Healthwatch York York Human Rights City Network, Older Citizens Advocacy York, and the University of York
Guess what the evidence shows? Disabled people pushed into deeper poverty are pushed *further from, not into, the workplace*.
NEW REPORT, PACKED WITH EVIDENCE from community organisations.
www.citizensadviceyork.org.uk/wp-content/u...
Rachael Maskell MP and Healthwatch team stood holding copies of reports
I'm so pleased to have been able to work with @healthwatchyork.bsky.social, on producing two vital reports into people’s experience of our mental health services, based on local feedback they have received. #York
“Healthwatch Leeds is our recognised community engagement partner due to their expertise of working with groups which tend to be under-represented when it comes to research. Working with them has shaped our approach, encouraging a more inclusive and flexible way of working and we’ve seen an increased representation of different characteristics which is crucial when we are developing and delivering research which has the patient voice at the centre of it. I have been particularly impressed with HWL’s integrity and how they approach and connect with other organisations, signposting and working in partnership if necessary. By doing this, they are a true champion for the patient/public voice.” Amy Rebane, Patient and Public Involvement, Engagement and Participation Lead, NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Centre (BRC)
Listening to people who are often under-represented helps shape better research and better care. We are pleased to see how partnership working can lead to more inclusive and meaningful involvement for people.
#HealthwatchLeeds #NIHR #LeedsBiomedicalResearchCentre #PeoplesVoices
Healthwatch York has published a progress review of mental health services in York.
You can read what people want from better support services and the new approach proposed here: https://ow.ly/JKAs50XW098
#MentalHealth #York #VCSE
