A HEALTH body has been given a vote of confidence by the organisations that work with it.

An independent survey of major North Yorkshire organisations working with Hambleton, Richmondshire and Whitby Clinical Commissioning Group showed they were pleased with how the NHS organisation works with them and takes on board their ideas and views.

The CCG 360 Degree Stakeholder Survey, conducted by NHS England, allows key people at organisations which work with the CCG to provide feedback on their relationship.

Organisations which fed back included North Yorkshire County Council, GP practices, Healthwatch North Yorkshire, other patient groups, NHS provider trusts including South Tees NHS Hospitals Trust, and the local health and wellbeing Board.

The survey also revealeds that the CCG ranks significantly higher when compared to others in England in all but one category, placing it well above the national average scores.

Clinical chief officer Dr Vicky Pleydell said: “We work really hard to make sure we have a rounded picture of local needs to help us plan health services.

“We’re very pleased with these results, which demonstrate that our approach to engaging with and involving partner organisations is generally high quality.”