- focus on engaging in five ways to wellbeing: connect, be active, notice, keep learning, give
- general community activities: entertainment, going out or meeting with friends or family, men’s sheds, reading groups, hobbies, coffee and chat, sports groups, physical activity classes, adult learning activities, leisure centres, libraries, faith communities, residents’ associations, choirs etc. anything which promotes social connectedness
- information points for leaflets for example, health settings, libraries, community centres. (Health prevention messaging, obesity, smoking cessation, diabetes prevention)
- services that support future planning: making a will, power of attorney
- fitness classes
- weight management
- digital skills support
- volunteering opportunities
Rockwood Score 1 - People are robust, active, energetic and motivated. They exercise regularly. Among fittest for their age.
Types of wider community activity or support likely to be relevant
Community groups or organisations that provide this type of support
- small to medium sized shared interest or geographically based voluntary and community sector organisations
- village halls and community centres
- libraries
- sports clubs and leisure centres
- community anchor organisations
- faith organisations
- volunteer led activity or interest groups
- privately provided activity groups or social venues
County wide information and contact details for possible support
- older people of pensionable age are entitled to a bus pass giving free off-peak travel on local bus services anywhere in England
- the warm and well website in North Yorkshire offers practical solutions to reduce fuel poverty and supports people to stay warm and well in their homes
- many people are entitled to a pension top up, even if they have a private pension and savings, more information is available on the pension credit eligibility checker on the government website
- online home fire safety check on the Safelincs website
- our NY Connect directory is the free community directory for North Yorkshire, providing information about a wide range of local community groups and services
- information about our libraries
- our adult education and training courses
- volunteering in North Yorkshire
- local community Facebook groups, community noticeboards and friends, family and neighbours are also good sources of information.
- help for individuals to gain or improve their digital skills from trained digital champions, information available on the AbilityNet website
Former Craven District
Primary Care Networks: The Wharfedale, Airedale and Craven Alliance, Modality.
More sources of support can be found on the Compass in Craven website.
Former Hambleton District
Primary Care Networks: Hambleton North, Hambleton South, South Hambleton and Ryedale.
Former Harrogate District
Primary Care Networks: Knaresborough and Rural, Heart of Harrogate, Mowbray Square, Ripon and Masham.
Former Richmondshire District
Primary Care Networks: Richmondshire.
Former Ryedale District
Primary Care Networks: Whitby Coast and Moors, South Hambleton and Ryedale
Former Scarborough District
Primary Care Networks: North Riding Community Network, Scarborough Core, Filey and Scarborough Healthier Communities' Network and Whitby Coast and Moors.
Former Selby District
Primary Care Networks: Selby Town and Tadcaster and Selby Rural.