News and reports

North Yorkshire has set out new goals for its five-year plan to improve Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) education for children and young people.

North Yorkshire County Council is helping people who have needed support while shielding during the Covid-19 lockdown to regain their independence as the Government prepares to stop food and prescription deliveries at the end of July.

Local knowledge, experience and expertise will be used to prevent outbreaks in North Yorkshire and manage the virus over time as part of the national Test and Trace programme.

Two thirds of people in England say they are more likely to act to improve health and social care services since the outbreak of COVID-19 – and you can help improve care in North Yorkshire by joining our campaign #BecauseWeAllCare.

Work has started on a £2.7 million investment in healthcare facilities in Bedale.

People in North Yorkshire are urged to continue to be cautious in their response to the coronavirus pandemic despite the lockdown guidance being relaxed this weekend by the Prime Minister.

An independent review has been commissioned into the impact of COVID-19 on health inequalities and support needed for black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities and staff in part of North Yorkshire.

A charity has issued a reassurance that its front-line services will continue as normal despite having to plan for office closures and redundancies due to the devastating economic impact of the pandemic.

A North Yorkshire business networking group is helping local organisations through lockdown by holding regular online Zoom meetings offering business and IT support, digital training, advice, creative ideas, and introductions.

People in North Yorkshire have been sharing their experiences accessing care and support during the COVID-19 pandemic to help improve services.

The birth registration service across North Yorkshire is now open to all births, regardless of the date.

A new support and advice service is being launched to help people in Craven and Harrogate through grief and loss.