Report shows that new patient transport rules are leaving people without care

Feb 5, 2026 | News

Healthwatch York and Healthwatch North Yorkshire heard from more than 200 people about what the changes to non-urgent patient transport mean for them. People told us they are not attending vital medical appointments, are taking risks to drive when they shouldn’t and...

Say Something: a new opportunity to share lived experiences of childhood bereavement

Feb 5, 2026 | Community news, News

Say Something is a powerful three-phase research and creative project led by Night Light Theatre Company (NLT), in collaboration with York Bereavement Alliance and supported by York St John University (YSJ) and further professionals. The project was inspired by the...

Action needed to make York’s healthcare fair for trans, non-binary and intersex people

Feb 3, 2026 | Community news, News

Healthwatch York, Generate, York LGBT Forum, York Disability Rights Forum and others have just published a report showing the reality of local healthcare for trans, non-binary and intersex people.     The report builds on national research and feedback from 90 local...

Share your views in the York Parents’ Survey

Feb 3, 2026 | News

We’re joining forces with organisations across York to encourage local parents and carers to have their say on local support and provision for families in the York Parents’ Survey. Your feedback will help shape future provision in York and by taking part you could win...

Mayor to bring health services to the High Street

Feb 3, 2026 | Community news, News

The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire plans to bring healthcare services closer to communities in a bid to increase capacity in the NHS and boost high streets. He has commissioned an in-depth study to draw up a plan for how a health on the high street project could...

York Talk Money is back from 2 – 13 February 2026

Feb 1, 2026 | News

Every penny counts, save smart, live better. The new year can be a costly time, after Christmas and with winter fuel bills. York Talk Money is here to help you make the most of your money. Whether it’s for your day-to-day spending, or to see you through planned and...