News and events

Find out about the latest partnership news and events in North Yorkshire

Are you interested in dementia services in North Yorkshire?

• Do you or a loved one have a diagnosis of dementia? Would you like to hear and influence what Social Care and Health commissioners are looking for in a local service that will support you and your carer?
• Are you a provider of services for people with dementia or their carers?
• Would you like an opportunity to become involved in the development of local services?

North Yorkshire County Council Health and Adult Services, together with the NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups covering North Yorkshire and York, are looking to re-procure a service for people with dementia.

An event for all interested people will be held on the afternoon of Monday 1st July at the Galtres Centre in Easingwold.

If you would like to come along to talk to Health and Social Care commissioners, and others, please confirm your attendance to socialservices.contractingunit@northyorks.gov.uk  by 26th June 2013 so final numbers can be noted. Further information about the event, and a list of speakers will be provided to you on confirmation of attendance. If the venue reaches capacity, a waiting list will be held for further places.

Your feedback would be welcomed in telling us about your experience of dementia services in your local community.

HealthWatch North Yorkshire

HealthWatch North Yorkshire is now in place and provides a single point of contact for people to report their experiences, concerns or their compliments about health and social care. For more information click here or visit the dedicated HealthWatch North Yorkshire website.

Wider partnership conference

This year's conference will be held on the morning of 22 November 2013. Further details will be provided when they are available.