According to home care website Homecare.co.uk, there are currently around 1.2 million wheelchair users in the UK. For many of those people, having access to
Category: Help & Support
Guides: Paying for care at home & paying for care in a care home
Many of us will need some kind of social care in our lives, but most people know very little about how to pay for it.
Calderdale Council – Money & Debt Support
Dealing with money related matters can be off-putting, but there is lots of support for you. The Calderdale council website has a series of sections,
Warmer Homes With Calderdale’s “Healthy Homes Service”
Calderdale Council’s Healthy Homes Service can help low-income households make their homes warmer, healthier and cheaper to heat. They have a range of schemes and
Flu and COVID-19 vaccinations – How to get yours
There are some things you can do to help yourself stay well in winter. This includes getting your flu and COVID-19 vaccinations. Here is the
Safeguarding Adults Week – And How To Report A Concern
This is Safeguarding Adults Week (20-24 November) and the Calderdale Safeguarding Adults Board and its partners are running a week of activities – you can download
Healthwatch Calderdale Newsletter
The latest insights from Healthwatch Kirklees and Healthwatch Calderdale are available in their comprehensive newsletter – read it here Below is a graphic that shows
Survey: Calderdale’s Warm Spaces
Calderdale Council and Leeds Beckett University are working together on an evaluation of the Warm Spaces programme in Calderdale. They want to find out what
Video: The New Changing Places Facility At Halifax Bus Station
Local charity, Disability Partnership Calderdale, recently produced this handy video which takes a detailed look at the Changing Places room which is close to the
Dame Barbara Windsor’s Widower Speaks at Dementia Event In Halifax
Last Thursday, 9th November 2023, saw the Calderdale Dementia Friendly Community hosting an important event at Halifax Town Hall. In front of a large audience
Avoiding Winter Plumbing Emergencies
As the clocks go back and temperatures drop, now’s a good time to get our homes ready for winter. It’s important to think about how
Gifts for a loved one with arthritis
Looking for a gift for a loved one with arthritis? Did you know, many of the website Active Hand’s products are ideal for reducing fatigue, easing discomfort and overcoming