York voices: what you've told us so far in 2022
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Healthwatch York undertook surveys to feed into the local ICS strategy for health and care. They received 115 responses.
Across both surveys they identified these recurring themes:
- A need for an increased number of NHS dentists
- Lack of access to GP appointments, but it is generally felt that once accessed the services are good
- People feel that York health care services as well as York as a whole does not provide adequate accessibility for, and understanding of, the distinct needs of disabled people
- People report that there is a lack of information on how to access services and what services are available
- Services are overstretched and underfunded
- In order to improve health and social care ICSs need to listen to local people and have an understanding of the local areas needs
- Difficulty accessing mental health services
- An apparent need for more joined up services
- Green spaces are vital for both mental and physical wellbeing
- Importance of neighbourhood and community for happiness and wellbeing
- Lack of support for those who are neurodivergent