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 carole.roberts@communityfirstyorkshire.org.uk, before the meeting.

The meeting will involve presentations from three guest speakers:

‘Growing up in North Yorkshire: Inclusion’ : Dr Gill Kelly, Consultant in Public Health, Children and Young People, North Yorkshire Council.
‘Self-Advocacy in Health and Adult Services’: Erin Outram, Involvement Manager, North Yorkshire Council
‘The Role of Allyship’: Robert Brennan, Community Development Manager, Diverse Ethnic Background Service, Sefton AVS

NOTE: if you are not able to confirm online, please contact info@communityfirstyorkshire.org.uk  to confirm you are attending and receive an agenda.