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Calderdale Council is working with the other West Yorkshire councils to develop a region wide plan to guide growth around future Mass Transit as a key part of the Weaver Network. ....
Have you got something to say about the Halifax Bus Station? The people from Accessible Calderdale, who specialise in accessibility, and representatives of the West Yorkshire ....
The first contracts of the new era of bus franchising have been officially signed by regional transport chiefs and bus operators. First West Yorkshire has been chosen to run ....
In his latest blog, Bluebird Care Calderdale’s Shabir Hussain looks at Live-in Care and how it works Introducing Live-in Care Live-in Care is a flexible, person-focused type ....- Blog. Hearing Check are your local experts in audiology. Here is their latest blog, looking at another key aspect of hearing health. New research shows a direct link between ....
- Another great blog from our partner Anchor, who run a number of care homes in Calderdale. Every three minutes, someone in the UK is diagnosed with dementia. It’s a growing concern ....
When you reach State Pension age you may be able to get some benefits you were not eligible for before. You may also lose some benefits you had been getting, and the amounts of ....- From Saturday 19 September until Sunday 4 October, Huddersfield and Slaithwaite stations will be closed while major railway improvements are delivered as part of the Transpennine ....
- Attendance Allowance is extra money you can claim if you’re over State Pension age and need help with your care needs or regular supervision. It’s not means-tested, so you can ....
- When we are old or disabled, or have a serious illness, who should support us and how? This is the question that is being asked by the Independent Commission on Adult Social ....
- All the waste and recycling centres across Calderdale will be returning to seven day opening, at no additional cost to Council taxpayers. The changes will be introduced by the end ....
Ongoing work at Huddersfield Bus Station has resulted in a number of changes to the services and facilities normally on offer. As of 9 August 2026, the following changes are in ....- Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference in your local community? Age UK currently looking for Home Helpers, Driver/Carers and Volunteer Trustees ....
- The Council has a directory of places where people can gather for free in a warm, safe, welcoming place. Maybe to enjoy a hot drink and some company! But, in summer, many of these ....
Who this guidance is for This guidance is from the UK government and provides advice for everyone on how to stay safe during hot weather. Anyone can become unwell if they get too ....- Enjoying the sunshine? Don’t give thieves an opportunity. This is the latest advice from the police. As temperatures rise, people often leave windows open, valuables on ....
- The older person’s website, Independent Age, has put together a great guide to paying for Care Home fees, if you own a home. See below for details and link to the key ....
- A mature driver appraisal has been developed to support a driver’s confidence and to keep people driving safely for longer. Do you know a mature driver that would benefit from a ....
- In the latest blog by fit20, an innovative exercise and fitness session provider, they look at exercise for people with arthritis. Worried about exercising safely with arthritis? ....
- In his latest blog, Bluebird Care Calderdale’s Shabir Hussain looks at how Night Care is an option for families looking to keep relatives safe and well in their own homes ....
- Another great blog from our partner Anchor, who run a number of care homes in Calderdale. Warmer weather can be enjoyable, but it’s important to take extra care during hot spells. ....
International Day of Older People: A month of celebrations: 1st – 31st October 2026 This year’s UK theme for the International Day of Older People is What’s on Your ....
The government has introduced a service which, amongst other things, allows you to check the rate and length of your benefits awards and download proof of entitlement. You can get ....- Get rewarded for travelling sustainably with BetterPoints West Yorkshire. BetterPoints West Yorkshire has launched a region-wide rewards app encouraging healthier, more ....
- A new weekly support hub has been launched in Brighouse. Full details below.....
Unpaid carers will be identified earlier and connected to support sooner under a new action plan from the government. This cross-government plan will improve recognition of unpaid ....
Council Tax is becoming an increasingly unmanageable expense for older people in financial hardship. Unlike many other bills, households cannot reduce the cost of their Council ....- The Centre for Ageing Better is celebrating its first ten years and they are looking back at the work they have done to help ensure the country is well-placed to respond to the ....
- On 1 July, the energy price cap went up to £1,862 a year for a typical household. The amount you pay depends on where you live, how much energy you use and what type of meter you ....
- 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 back a familiar face on ....
- Council Tax Reduction (CTR) is a support scheme that mitigates the impact of Council Tax on people who would struggle to afford it. Council Tax is levied by each local authority ....
- 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 on their website: ....
- People across West Yorkshire are helping to tackle unsafe speed through ‘community concern sites’. If someone is worried about speeding drivers in their area, they can report it ....
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 new “long read” by the ....- 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 Hearing Aids — Which Is Right ....
- 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 safe and ....
- 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 ....
- 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 available. Their ....
- Independent Age, the older person’s website, has produced this great little video looking at benefits at pension age and above. The video includes details of how to get in ....
- Here, in the second blog from our new partner, Anchor, who run a number of care homes in Calderdale, they look at a very special celebration for a resident Life in Sandholme Fold ....
- Calderdale leisure centres have put together a programme of exercise and activity classes for older adults – to help you age well! Every Monday at Sowerby Bridge Leisure ....
- Blog. Hearing Check are your local experts in audiology. Here is their latest blog, looking at another key aspect of hearing health. “I Thought I Was Managing” – Why Many People ....
- We’d like to welcome a new partner of Calderdale Forum 50 Plus, Anchor, who run a number of care homes in Calderdale. In this, their first blog for us, they look at the ....
- A new UK-wide system aims to make parking simpler for drivers, especially those who regularly travel between different towns and cities. The National Parking Platform (NPP) allows ....
- Access the Dales – is a charity that provides free hire of all‑terrain wheelchairs, helping people with limited mobility enjoy the great outdoors. They also offer free ....
- If you’re responsible for paying your Council Tax bill, you may be eligible for a discount. Independent Age, the older peson’s organisation have a webpage Help with your ....
Calderdale Stroke Support Group (SAVG) meets twice a month providing support and social opportunities for people who have been affected by a stroke. When: On the second Monday of ....- In his latest blog, Bluebird Care Calderdale’s Shabir Hussain looks at how to get started with Home Care. It can seem to be a daunting step, but the process is designed to ....
In the latest of our series of blogs by the owners of fit20, in Hipperholme, an innovative exercise and fitness session provider, they look at how fitness can be achieved in an ....- The SHUFFLER® is an award-winning seated exercise device designed to help people stay active, improve mobility and build confidence — all from the comfort of a chair. Whether ....