All our latest news, chosen for older people and their families and friends, with a focus on Calderdale.
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Ever come across those bumpy things on the pavement and wondered what they actually mean? The RNIB have produced a guide to the tactile markers, which can be found at roadsides, ....- The Calderdale Cancer Aware Project have sent us a link to their online Autumn booklet with information of some of the work they have done and support they offer: Online Flipbook ....
- The older person’s organisation Independent Age has a website full of helpful advice – here’s a round-up of their advice for people who rent accommodation: ....
West Yorkshire leaders are set to give the go-ahead for the first phase of a project which will see a new rail station and improved cycling and walking infrastructure built in ....
Here’s Calderdale Council’s report on the recent meeting of the Calderdale Health and Wellbeing Board, which Calderdale Forum 50 Plus was invited to attend: Feedback ....
Calderdale Council has announced that the Active Todmorden project is underway, beginning with improvements to National Cycle Network Route 66 at the location known locally as ....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZk5Olchy8Y We often feature products from Active Hands, the disability aids retailer. This time, we’re looking at their lap stacker. The ....- This week, Independent Age have launched a new report – Out of the cold: Making Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards work for older private renters – which looks into ....
The Macular Society’s March 2025 e-newsletter is out. Below are the headlines – you can read the full newsletter here. Welcome to your enewsletter. Each month ....- Calderdale Stroke Support Group (SAVG) meet every second Monday of every month at the Maurice Jagger Centre, Winding Road, Halifax HX1 1UX. They also meet on the last Wednesday of ....
- The Caring Kind Project is a new initiative giving ‘West Yorkshire’s unpaid carers the chance to take a much needed break’. You’ll find more information on their website – ....
Calderdale Council’s Adult Services and Wellbeing is working on an Active Social Care Project. Their aim is to support people who use social care to be physically active and ....
Blog. Hearing Check are your local experts in audiology. In their latest blog for us, they look at how hearing loss can have an impact on your career. Good hearing is essential to ....- In his latest blog, Bluebird Care Calderdale’s Shabir Hussain looks at the causes of falls and how falls prevention embraces a combination of approaches. As we head into ....
- If you contributed to the recent consultation on the Mayor’s West Yorkshire Local Transport Plan between 29 July and 21 October 2025, you can now see the resultant report. ....
The Priority Services Register lets your gas, electricity and water providers know that you need extra support if there’s an emergency or break in your supply. Support may include ....- An organisation called Caja is leading a project to improve uptake of first-time breast screening appointments across Yorkshire and the North East. Take their survey here The ....
- The government is currently consulting on proposals to introduce mandatory eyesight testing for older drivers in Great Britain. Consultation description The Department for ....
- This article is from Calderdale’s regular flood update newsletter. Broadhead Clough and Hardcastle Crags are two of Calderdale’s most treasured woodlands. Broadhead Clough ....
- As levels of frailty, dementia, and long-term conditions continue to rise, adult social care is facing increasingly complex challenges. Inactivity is no longer simply a lifestyle ....
- The local police have reported rogue traders operating in Calderdale and victims have lost thousands of pounds of cash. The police say that the public are advised to remain ....
If you’re looking for a friendly, practical and welcoming place to spend time, Project Colt in Elland is a real community gem It’s more than just a building, it’s a lively ....
Calderdale is taking an important step towards becoming a truly age-friendly place to live, work and thrive — and older people are leading the way. A new Age Friendly Network for ....- Healthwatch Calderdale is seeking your experiences and views of Pharmacy First. Pharmacy First is designed to make healthcare more accessible by allowing people to get advice and ....
- Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust are gathering public information to help improve their cancer services. They have launched a short 12 question survey that takes ....
- As we get older, staying healthy isn’t just about hospital appointments or prescriptions. It’s about feeling connected, confident, active and supported in everyday life. That’s ....
- You can now rent an e-bike from North Halifax Partnership to make everyday trips easier, cheaper and healthier. Collection points are at Mixenden Activity Centre or Forest ....
- Marking 100 years of Shibden Park, the venue is to host a new open-air festival of classical music, comedy, musical theatre, brass bands, interactive family performance and an ....
- It’s been two years since Calderdale launched its first Climate Action Plan and the council have published a review of progress. Here’s the introduction from Scott Patient, ....
- Calderdale Council changed the opening days for a number of their recycling centres in the Autumn. Here’s a reminder of those times.....
- Calderdale Council’s Better Living Service is aimed at helping people to make long-term improvements to their health. The service includes help with weight management, ....
- The Energy Saving Trust is an excellent source of energy advice and they’ve complied a useful guide to changing suppliers. Switching energy tariffs or changing suppliers is ....
- Calderdale Council is entering a new joint venture partnership with Norse Group to deliver waste and recycling services across the borough, from August 2026. In a press release ....
- The cost of parking in some of Calderdale Council’s car parks and on-street bays will change over the coming months. The Council has announced what it calls a review of its ....
The Victoria Theatre has been at the heart of entertainment in Halifax for 125 years and a new display is marking this significant milestone. The theatre building opened in ....- People in Mixenden and Illingworth can soon put their names forward to be part of a new Neighbourhood Board, to decide how the £20 million Pride in Place grant will be invested to ....
Calderdale Council’s Ageing Well Survey ran in October 2025. It asked people over 50 how connected they feel to their local area. The survey helps Calderdale understand ....- By Julie Ingham for Calderdale Forum 50 Plus I’ll be honest. When I first heard that fit20 was built around just 20 minutes of exercise once a week, I didn’t believe it! I Like ....
- In his latest blog, Bluebird Care Calderdale’s Shabir Hussain looks at how the festive season can highlight concerns about older relatives and friends and how Home Care ....
- The older person’s website, Independent Age, has put together a great guide to keeping food costs down. See below for details and link to the key information on their ....
- The older person’s website, Independent Age, has put together a great guide to looking after your mental health. See below for details and link to the key information on ....
- Calderdale Council are once again running an online directory of Warm, Welcoming Places, where people can gather for free in a warm, safe, welcoming place. Maybe to enjoy a hot ....
- Active Calderdale are starting community engagement and consultation on developing accessible walking and wheeling loops in Sowerby & Sowerby Bridge area – with plans ....
- Spending a little time outdoors or in green spaces can be a gentle way to support your wellbeing. It doesn’t have to involve rigorous exercise or activity, and there are many ....
- Physical activity (PA) is one of the most powerful tools in preventive medicine. It reduces the risk of long-term conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer, and ....
- The NHS App is a free, secure way to access NHS services and your health information online from a smartphone (or tablet). It can save time, reduce phone calls, and help you stay ....
- This is a one-off podcast that we recorded recently. It features Mike Stamp, an Ageing Well Practitioner based in Calderdale. Mike and his colleagues are based at GP surgeries and ....
- Calderdale Carers Count is running a range of physical activity sessions for carers over the next few months. Carers will need to book on and register with Carers Count if they ....
- Motorists are being warned of the dangers of driving through floodwaters. Experts stress that just 30cm of moving water can float an average family car, and even less for smaller ....
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_oCjwo9CP8 Did you know around 6.3 million people in England are at risk of flooding? Even if you don’t live near a river, you may be ....