Jan 13, 2025 | Community news, News
The recently published Community Life Survey 2023-24 by the Department for Culture, Media & Sport highlights our region as having the highest rates of formal volunteering in the country at 21%, surpassing the England average of 16% and the Yorkshire and the Humber...
Jan 10, 2025 | Community news, News
The Winter edition of the magazine introduces Healthwatch York’s proposed work for next year, focusing on gender healthcare. Much of the feedback Healthwatch York is currently receiving relates to healthcare that is specific to female health, male health, and...
Jan 1, 2025 | Community news, News
We are delighted to share the news that our Chief Executive, Alison Semmence has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) for her contribution to the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector. The King’s New Year Honours List recognises the...
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...
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...
Dec 16, 2024 | Community news, Latest News, News
At York CVS, we are passionate about supporting projects that make a real difference in people’s lives. One of those projects, our Proactive Social Prescribing service, has recently been recognised by the Social Prescribing Academy in their latest report...
