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Healthwatch York @healthwatchyork.bsky.social · Aug 7

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: bit.ly/LHWpetition2... #voicematters

Petition: Review decision to abolish independent local Healthwatch

We are asking the government to: • Revisit its decision to abolish local independent services that speak up for the public • Consult with the public to codesign a service which meets their needs and s...

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Healthwatch York @healthwatchyork.bsky.social · 2d

We're joining the Retreat and others at York Explore tomorrow (11 October) for a signposting event. Come and find out more about support around mental health, neurodiversity, early parenting challenges and more.

Healthwatch York @healthwatchyork.bsky.social · 2d

It's world mental health day.

If you live in York and need support, our mental health and wellbeing guide can let you know who can help: www.healthwatchyork.co.uk/resource-hub...

Let us know if you need a paper copy and we'll put one in the post: [email protected] or 01904 621133.

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Rachael Maskell MP @rachaelmaskell.bsky.social · 3d

It was incredibly powerful to be able to listen to people’s testimony about current mental health services and support, and what we need to reflect on going forward. With thanks to @healthwatchyork.bsky.social and the new Chief Executive at @tewv.bsky.social #York #MentalHealth For more see comment👇

Siân Balsom of Healthwatch York with Rachael Maskell MP

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Healthwatch York @healthwatchyork.bsky.social · 5d

Hi - yes, just checked and we are planning a hybrid meeting with a Zoom link. We will share the Zoom link nearer to the meeting date. Thanks for the prompt 😊

Healthwatch York @healthwatchyork.bsky.social · 5d

It's breast cancer awareness month. Find out more, book in for screening and keep safe: www.breastcanceruk.org.uk/breast-cance...

Healthwatch York @healthwatchyork.bsky.social · 5d

Our next VoICeS meeting focuses on women's health, particularly long term conditions.

It's on Weds 5 November, 10am - 12pm at Priory Street Centre. Share your experiences of conditions including ME/CFS, POTS, fibromyalgia, endometriosis, osteoperosis and more.

All welcome, no booking needed.

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The NHSA @thenhsa.bsky.social · 11d

Our report on unequal ageing shows that in the ten years from 2012 to 2022, the North East and Yorkshire and the Humber have seen rates of poverty among people aged 65 and over rise by 10% #OlderPersonsDay

www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/06/olde...

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Healthwatch York @healthwatchyork.bsky.social · 11d

All GP practices now have to offer online booking for appointments: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Many York practices already do this. What is your experience and what do you think of this new approach? Let us know: [email protected] or 01904 621133.

Every GP practice must now offer online booking

Move comes despite opposition from union, with ministers saying NHS needs to embrace digital tech.

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Healthwatch York @healthwatchyork.bsky.social · 11d

This event is tomorrow afternoon if you are free. Please join us, there is no need to book.

Healthwatch York @healthwatchyork.bsky.social · Sep 10

An invitation to people in York - join us for a meeting with @rachaelmaskell.bsky.social to talk about the future of mental health services. Thursday 2 October at Priory Street Centre, 1.30-3.30pm.

Picture of 3 people's hands embracing. Wording says what does a good mental health service look like? Come and share your experiences and ideas. Join Healthwatch York and Rachael Maskell MP.

Healthwatch York @healthwatchyork.bsky.social · 17d

Amazing news about the first treatment for Huntington's Disease: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

This is brilliant news for everyone affected by the condition. Congratulations to everyone involved in developing the new gene therapy.

Huntington's disease successfully treated for first time

One of the most devastating diseases finally has a treatment that can slow its progression and transform lives, tearful doctors tell BBC.

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Healthwatch York @healthwatchyork.bsky.social · 17d

Following a Freedom of Information Request, York Press is reporting waiting times of up to a year for NHS mental health services in York: www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/2548891...

Let us know your experience: [email protected] or 01904 621133.

Hundreds of mental health patients waited a year to be seen by NHS trust serving York

More than 300 mental health patients were waiting a year to be seen by the Tees Esk Wear Valleys NHS Trust after being referred by their GP, The…

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Healthwatch York @healthwatchyork.bsky.social · 19d

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals needs help to review the questions used in its “Mealtimes Matter” survey.

Join them on 10 October at 10am at Priory Street Centre to ensure what matters most to patients is included.

Email [email protected] or call 01904 621133 to book a place.

Healthwatch York @healthwatchyork.bsky.social · 20d

Liverpool John Moores University is looking for autistic children and young people, aged 11-18 to participate in a survey. The survey takes about 15 minutes. You can share views by writing, recording a voice note or drawing and labelling a picture. Take part at: ljmu.questionpro.eu/ImprovingAcc...

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York CVS @yorkcvs.bsky.social · 20d

The Breathing Space – a new support group from @stleonardshospice.bsky.social – is here to support adults with life-limiting lung conditions, along with their families and carers.

Sessions run monthly, alternating between in-person and online.

Find out more: yorkcvs.org.uk/introducing-...

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Healthwatch York @healthwatchyork.bsky.social · 20d

Have you used the patient transport service to get to medical appointments? We want to hear about your experiences, especially if you now can't access the service because the criteria for who is eligible has changed.

Please complete our short, anonymous, survey: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/X6GOMW/

Healthwatch York @healthwatchyork.bsky.social · 25d

From the York Press - Rachael Maskell MP calls for public inquiry into TEWV. www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/2547538...
Share your experiences and ideas via our surveys here:

Survey for people: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/W1DALF/
Survey for organisations: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/0WKCSY/

‘People have died in their services’: York MP calls for public inquiry into NHS trust

York Central MP Rachael Maskell has called for a public inquiry into the Tees Esk and Wear Valley Trust – saying “vulnerable people have died in…

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Patients Association @patients-association.org.uk · 26d

👉 Booking is now open for your Flu and Covid-19 vaccines if you're eligible. Go online or book via the NHS App for appointments beginning in early October. 

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Healthwatch York @healthwatchyork.bsky.social · 26d

Roy Lilley gets it. "A publicly funded service needs visible mechanisms for the public to be heard. Without that, trust declines and the sense of the NHS being ‘ours' diminishes." Read here: bit.ly/RoyLilley16Sep & sign the petition to save independent voice: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...

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Healthwatch York @healthwatchyork.bsky.social · Sep 10

Can't join us? No problem, share your experiences through our surveys. Our survey for people with experience of mental ill-health is here: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/W1DALF/ and our survey for organisations that work with people experiencing mental ill-health is here: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/0WKCSY/

Healthwatch York @healthwatchyork.bsky.social · Sep 10

An invitation to people in York - join us for a meeting with @rachaelmaskell.bsky.social to talk about the future of mental health services. Thursday 2 October at Priory Street Centre, 1.30-3.30pm.

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Healthwatch York @healthwatchyork.bsky.social · Sep 9

Thanks to @sianberry.bsky.social for tabling this EDM edm.parliament.uk/early-day-mo.... Hope other MPs will support this much-needed debate on why, for many, independent voice in health and care is vital. #localhealthwatch #independentvoice @rachaelmaskell.bsky.social @lukecharters.bsky.social

Local Healthwatch - Early Day Motions - UK Parliament

That this House supports the principle that people should be able to speak up and be heard without fear, favour, or interference about health and care services; believes an independent patient voice s...

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Healthwatch York @healthwatchyork.bsky.social · Sep 8

Great news in @yorkpress.bsky.social about a new diagnostics service at @ysteachingnhs.bsky.social: www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/2544537...

It will cut down on delays and allow patients affected by cancers in the digestive system or pancreatitis to be seen in York, rather travelling to Leeds or Hull.

Breakthrough new service for cancer patients at York Hospital

York Hospital has hailed a new diagnostics service as a breakthrough for cancer patients.

www.yorkpress.co.uk

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Carers UK @carers-uk.bsky.social · Sep 4

The #NHS10YearPlan will determine health services in England over the next decade.

If unpaid carers aren't identified, respected, and supported in this, the consequences will be felt in every hospital, clinic and community service.

Read our new report: https://go.carersuk.org/NHS-report

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Healthwatch York @healthwatchyork.bsky.social · Sep 4

Great to see that Martha's Rule is being rolled out across acute hospitals in England. It is so important that there is a way for family (and staff) to raise concerns about someone's care: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Martha's rule rolled out to all acute hospitals in England

Hundreds of patients have been helped by rule, which makes it easier to get an urgent second opinion.

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Healthwatch York @healthwatchyork.bsky.social · Sep 3

Thanks to everyone who has signed already. If you haven't yet, and you value independent voice in health and care, please click on the link and add your name. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73... #yourvoicematters #independencematters

Poster with text that says Protect the independence of local voices in health and care. Your voice matters - but it could be at risk. Plans are underway that could remove the only independent, statutory way for people to speak up about health and care services. When independence is lost, so is trust - and so is the power of communities to be heard. If you believe in protecting the right to give honest feedback without fear or favour, please sign the national petition calling for this decision to be reviewed. Scan the QR code or visit https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/732993