Another great blog from our partner Anchor, who run a number of care homes in Calderdale. Anchor’s Sandholme Fold care home in Halifax welcomed
Category: Help & Support
Independent Age: Help with loneliness
The older person’s website, Independent Age, has put together a great guide to managing loneliness. See below for details and link to the key information
Advice: How To Beat the Heat
While sunshine can lift our spirits, hot weather can pose serious health risks well before temperatures reach extreme levels. Following the recent heatwave, this is
Sight Support Calderdale – July Activities & Sessions
Here’s what’s happening at Sight Support Calderdale in July 2026 – the organisation caters for people with visual impairments and runs a wide range of
Delivering care for people with dementia – why data matters
In 2025, The King’s Fund undertook a scoping study of the available data on dementia care for the Alzheimer’s Society. This has resulted in a
Blog: NHS or Private Hearing Aids — Which Is Right for You?
Blog. Hearing Check are your local experts in audiology. Here is their latest blog, looking at another key aspect of hearing health. NHS or Private
Blog: Why More Families Are Choosing Live-in Care
In his latest blog, Bluebird Care Calderdale’s Shabir Hussain looks at how Live-in Care is an increasingly popular option for families looking to keep relatives
Report: Unlocking the door to dementia diagnosis and treatments
Two new reports published by the Alzheimer’s Society reveal that dementia patients routinely face prolonged delays to diagnosis, followed by gaps and stark inequalities in
Fairer Water Bills Campaign
Independent Age, the older person’s organisation have launched a petition calling for a national social tariff for water bills. More than 6,200 people have already
Places available on telephone befriending service
Older person’s organisation Re-engage have immediate vacancies available on their telephone befriending service, for people aged 75+. This service is free and is a weekly
Get Help To Take Control of Your Energy Bills
Green Doctor Yorkshire offer free, impartial energy advice to help you save energy in your home, reduce your bills, and access other services and initiatives
Huddersfield Bus Station Project – Update & Info
From 1 June 2026, construction will begin on the Huddersfield Bus Station project, led by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority. Here’s their round-up of advice