This Partnership brings together colleagues from the voluntary and community sector and partner organisations from across North Yorkshire, to discuss a range of topics. The aims of the meetings are to provide a forum to:

• increase partners’ understanding of the issues facing people with protected characteristics in North Yorkshire
• ensure organisations making decisions about services provided to people with protected characteristics are aware of the issues they face, and take steps to address the issues
• create links between partners to share good practice, plans and provide feedback on plans and changes to services.

We always want to make sure these meetings cover the things that are of interest to you. If you have any items for the agenda please contact caroline.oneill@communityfirstyorkshire.org.uk, before the meeting.

The draft agenda for Wednesday 12 July 2023 meeting is:

• Increasing inclusivity – actions and project update
• North Yorkshire All Age Autism Strategy
• Working with health – Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership Our People Strategy – Year Two Priorities, NY VCSE Assembly update and messages to share
• ‘Prevent’ – developing further support for those who are most vulnerable within our communities and overview of Community Safety Partnerships
• Impact of the cost of living crisis – sharing local intelligence and responses.

The agenda, papers and Zoom details will be sent nearer the meeting date. NOTE: if you are not able to confirm online, please contact info@communityfirstyorkshire.org.uk to confirm you are attending and receive an agenda.