What helps people stay healthy? What makes it harder? And what could make your neighbourhood a healthier place to live?
We’re looking for around 20 people from across York to join a new Community Panel. This is your chance to share your experiences, ideas and hopes for the future of health and wellbeing in your neighbourhood.
You’ll work alongside members of York’s Health and Wellbeing Board, bringing together representatives from the council, NHS and wider health and care system, to help shape what Neighbourhood Health could look and feel like in York.
You don’t need any qualifications or experience. The only expertise we need is your experience of living in York.
Interested?
Complete the online form here or contact Ben using the information below:
Email: [email protected]
Call: 01904 621133
WhatsApp: 07835 769555
Applications close: 7 September
Whose voices are we looking for?
We want the Community Panel to reflect the diversity of York, and particularly want to hear from people whose voices aren’t always heard.
We welcome people of all ages and backgrounds, including:
- Students and young people
- Parents and carers
- Retired people
- People who are working or looking for work
- Disabled and neurodivergent people
- LGBTQ+ people
- People from culturally diverse communities
- Anyone with an interest in making their community a healthier place to live
You don’t have to consider yourself a health or wellbeing expert. Your everyday experiences, ideas and perspectives are exactly what the panel needs.
What will the Community Panel explore?
Together, we’ll think about questions such as:
What helps people stay healthy?
What makes it harder for people to stay healthy?
What would make your neighbourhood a healthier place to live?
The panel will provide an opportunity to listen to different perspectives, share experiences and develop ideas that can help shape the future of health and wellbeing in York.
What’s involved?
There will be two main Community Panel sessions:
Community Panel Session One
Thursday 23 September 2026, 3pm–6pm
Acomb Methodist Church
Community Panel Session Two
Wednesday 2 December 2026, 3pm–6pm
Tang Hall Community Centre
There will also be optional Community Catch-Ups during October at Priory Street Centre. Dates will be confirmed nearer the time.
The catch-ups are informal and completely optional. They’ll give panel members the opportunity to continue conversations, develop ideas and get to know other members of the group.
We’ll support you to take part
We want participation to be accessible and straightforward.
We can provide:
- Travel expenses and other reasonable expenses
- Refreshments
- Friendly support throughout
You don’t need to have taken part in something like this before. We’ll make sure you know what to expect and have the support you need to participate.