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The ICB Unveils the Plan
The ICB commissioner tells us about the 3 month pilot at a working group about ND and mental health 7 days before it starts.
The Pilot Begins
Despite raising our concerns and backlash from the community, the pilot is brought in denying the majority access to assessment.
First Press Coverage
York Press ran an article about the pilot based on our first blog post but did not speak to us or tell us they were doing this.
Read press coverage and reports
Gathering evidence
During May and June 2023, YDRF teamed up with Healthwatch York to listen to people affected for the evaluation report.
Read the evidence we collected
Pilot extended
17 days after the pilot was due to end, the ICB informed the public that the pilot would be extended for 9 further months.
First legal letter sent to ICB
YDRF’s legal reps listed 20 pages of legal, statutory and guidance issues with the pilot.
Read the first letter