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York Drug and Alcohol Service - Customer Survey

03 November 2022

City of York Council would like to hear your views on York's support for people with drugs and, or alcohol problems and for those affected by someone else's substance use.
If you are someone who experiences, or has experienced drug and, or alcohol problems yourself, you are invited to complete York Drug and Alcohol Service - Customer Survey, whether or not you've used York Drug and Alcohol Service.
If you are an affected family member or a professional/volunteer who works with York residents,...

Spotlight on Cafe Neuro

03 November 2022

Café Neuro York is a local charity that offers psychological and social support to people with, or affected by a long-term neurological condition. Meetings take place twice monthly at the Folk Hall in New Earswick offering the opportunity to socialise and take part in activities.The idea for Café Neuro York began in 2018 when Diana Toseland, Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist, retired from the NHS. Having worked with many people attending NHS clinics, Diana was repeatedly told p...

York Sexual Health Survey

18 October 2022

Public health leaders in York are urging users of the city’s sexual health services to help shape future provision. Service users are being asked to complete a short, online survey to share their views of the service. Their responses will be used to support sexual health provision in the future. The survey is available online. Responses must be received by 11 November. Sharon Stoltz, the council’s Director of Public Health explained: “We’re currently recommissioning the c...

Rebuilding Lives - 50 Years of Ugandan Asians in York

14 October 2022

The University of York is hosting an exhibition to mark 50 years since the arrival of Ugandan Asians to the City after they were expelled from their homeland by dictator Idi Amin.Through personal artefacts, photographs and testimonials, the exhibition offers insights into life for Uganda’s Asian community before the expulsion, the terrible events of 1972 and their experiences of starting new lives in the UK. Read about the background to the exhibition in this York Press article.The exhibit...

Latest news from Healthwatch York

13 October 2022

Posted by Healthwatch York
We in Healthwatch York are asking you to share your experiences of the rising cost of living in York. Our aim is to develop a real understanding of how rising costs are affecting people’s physical and mental health.
Our Manager, Siân Balsom, confirmed “We’re already hearing from people who are struggling due to rising costs. More of the calls and emails we receive through our Information and signposting service now highlight money, or the lack...

Do you have the skills to stay up to date with the future of work?

07 October 2022

The future's digital - and the future workforce is no different. Even traditionally manual jobs like car mechanics will need to understand the workings of electric cars, and online platforms have already overtaken most other forms of communication between businesses and consumers. Give yourself a headstart with a digital skills course, ranging from workshops to help you to stay safe online and spot scams, to Essential Digital Skills, and more advanced courses.
"I have found the course inva...

Roots and Connections - The Cares Family

04 October 2022

Eleven years ago, Alex Smith struck up a friendship with Fred, an older neighbour, inspiring 500,000 conversations, and the creation of The Cares Family. "From the off we’ve been intentional in who we are: we’re not a service, we’re a community."Now The Cares Family is going a step further. Read about their work with York Cares, City of York Council and others to foster intergenerational connection in York. York Cares are launching their Social Clubs pilot wi...

Bolshee Women - free 8 week course for women aged 25 and over

30 September 2022

Three York women who set up new arts company to champion women and girls launch a new free project with funding from the Make It York Cultural Wellbeing Grant.
Bolshee CIC a new a female-led creative projects company, based in York. Set up by 3 artists and friends, to produce projects with the aim to help everyone feel heard, empowered and supported, regardless of their background. With a particular focus on championing women and girls.

The company is made up of Creative Director, Paula Cla...