Entries by Cat Giggal

Breakthrough HNY – a new health update

Did you know that colleagues across Humber and North Yorkshire are working together on important workforce issues through Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership’ Breakthrough HNY transformation programme? Through Breakthrough, health partners are working together to improve attraction, recruitment, training and retention of the people we need in our health and care workforce, […]

Do Your PART

Below features an article from the North Yorkshire Safeguarding Children Partnership’s latest newsletter: Remember these key steps to Do Your PART: Protect: Enable parental controls on devices, set strong passwords, and review privacy settings. Advise: Talk to your children about the importance of online safety, emphasising responsible sharing and the risks of oversharing. Report: Encourage […]

Cost of living support

Below features an article from the North Yorkshire Safeguarding Children Partnership’s latest newsletter: As winter approaches, many households face increased financial pressures due to higher heating bills and other seasonal expenses. The following organisations and schemes are available to support families that may need it. Foodbanks: Foodbanks provide emergency food supplies to those in need. […]

Free safeguarding training now available!

North Yorkshire Council’s Safeguarding Children Basic Awareness training is now free to access. This virtual training package is aimed at individuals in organisations and voluntary groups who work with both children and young people to give basic awareness of child protection issues and how to safeguard children from abuse. To access the training, click here. […]

When somebody opens up, everybody wins

More than four in five people (86 per cent) surveyed for a recent report by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) highlighted cost of living as one of the most important issues facing the UK. Selby-based charity Up for Yorkshire provides a wide range of support for residents on issues including the cost of living, […]

FEAST activities this festive season

As the countdown to Christmas is on, there are still over 1,000 places available on FREE activities in your area during the school holiday.  All children and young people across North Yorkshire can get involved, with free places and a free meal for eligible families, thanks to funding from the Department for Education. Please find […]

Free DBS guidance

We’re pleased to let you know that free, one-to-one appointments with a Disclosure & Barring Service Adviser are available for groups and organisations looking to seek information and guidance on DBS products and services. The Regional Outreach Adviser service is available for one-to-one appointments either over the phone or Microsoft Teams. The DBS Adviser for […]

Civil Society Covenant – contribute to NAVCA’s response

The government is consulting on a new Civil Society Covenant, resetting  and improving the relationship it has with the VCSE sector. The Covenant aims to: support collaboration between civil society organisations and government ensure respect for the different roles we play, and protect our independence support all public bodies and civil society organisations build on […]

Funding awarded to support Youth Volunteering across Humber and North Yorkshire

Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership has been awarded a grant as part of Volunteering for Health – a £10 million programme being delivered in partnership by NHS England, NHS Charities Together and CW+, the official charity of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Volunteering for Health aims to maximise the benefits […]

Let’s Talk Active

Conversations are part of Let’s Talk North Yorkshire’s continued commitment to listen to people who live and work in North Yorkshire. They want to hear from you! Please fill in the online survey here. Let’s Talk would like to know if you are physically active, what is important to you about being active, and any […]