Stay merry and bright: Winter wellness tips for the festive period

Dec 18, 2024 | News

As the festive season approaches, NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership want to ensure you stay healthy and happy during the colder months. Here are some essential tips to keep in mind:   Order your repeat prescriptions early If you rely on...

Directly inform the next stage of the City of York Council budget-setting process

Dec 17, 2024 | News

Facing unprecedented financial pressures, the council must close an approximate £30 million budget gap while continuing to deliver essential services for York’s residents. To address this challenge, they have taken a staged approach to consultation, ensuring that the...

Chancellor responds to open letter on the impact of increased employer NICs for charities

Dec 17, 2024 | News

In November, the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) and the Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations (ACEVO) published an open letter to the chancellor calling for urgent action on the planned increase to employer National Insurance...

Have your say on funding for policing and fire and rescue services

Dec 17, 2024 | Community news, News

David Skaith, the Mayor for York and North Yorkshire, is asking for your views before he sets the amount that goes to North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service from your council tax bill, also known as the precepts.   In his recent...

Healthwatch York release a guide to support services in York over the festive period

Dec 17, 2024 | Community news, News

Healthwatch York has compiled a list of services that can be accessed over the festive period and details the opening and closing times of each of those. From mental health support and medical services, including pharmacy opening hours, to food banks, warm spaces, and...