News and reports

Music and dementia charity Playlist for Life is inviting community groups and organisations across the UK to join their free Help Point network to share the power of personal music for people living with dementia, their families, and carers.

Cancer patients in North and East Yorkshire are being saved a 90 mile round trip for a crucial scan with the launch of a specialist mobile scanner at Scarborough Hospital.

Three primary care networks within the Vale of York are prioritising the need for continued dedicated mental health provision within their primary care teams and supporting patients via Mental Health Practitioners.

Our latest briefing looks at the public experiences of mental health and wellbeing.

The pandemic has put extra strain on many things, including doctor’s surgeries, which means you may have waited longer than normal to see your doctor or found it difficult to get a face-to-face appointment.

Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.

Young people are being encouraged to visit their local library to collect new self-care toolkits launched to support their mental health and wellbeing.

In a post-pandemic world where the cost-of-living crisis is beginning to hit home for many of us, prioritising our mental health and well-being is necessary.

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) has appointed Sarah Armstrong as its new chair of the board.

People across North Yorkshire are asked to carry on being considerate towards each other now COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted.

Accessing support for voluntary and community groups is easy with two new Community First Yorkshire websites.

Read our latest printed newsletter to find out about the work we have been doing over the winter months - as the independent champion for people who use health and social care services across North Yorkshire.