The following case studies illustrate different aspects of public health and the wide range of activities that can contribute to the health of our communities in North Yorkshire.
Advocacy in Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale
Advocacy Alliance provides advocacy for any person aged 18 or over with a learning disability, physical disability, sensory impairment, mental health issue, dementia, substance abuse or frailty/temporary illness.
See the Advocacy in Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale page for full details of this case study.
Community hubs in North Yorkshire
Over the last two years Rural Action Yorkshire have been trialling support to seven village halls to help them become community hubs providing early social care interventions.
See the Community hubs in North Yorkshire page for full details of this case study.
Employer sponsored volunteering scheme
Selby District Volunteer Centre was involved with piloting an employer sponsored volunteering scheme to benefit local organisations and the community, the employers sponsoring the volunteers and the volunteers themselves.
See the Employer sponsored volunteering scheme page for full details of this case study.
Help at home service
The Harrogate Easier Living Project helps older, disabled or vulnerable people to stay independent at home for longer.
See the Help at home service page for full details of this case study.
South Skipton community project
A project to improve the efficiency of existing service provision and engage more with the community in the Greatwood and Horseclose area of Skipton.
See the South Skipton community project page for full details of this case study.
Touchstones bereavement project
A project to support older bereaved people to learn new skills and to share their own knowhow with others in the Harrogate district area.
See the Touchstones bereavement project page for full details of this case study.
