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The Space at Project Colt The Space is a free 8-week wellbeing programme for men, every Monday from 19 October at Project Colt in Elland. Eight weeks. A small group of men. A ....- October marks Cyber Security Awareness Month, reminding everyone to be cautious online. While the internet is a valuable tool for staying connected and simplifying daily tasks, it ....
- Winterwise advice guide Winter brings shorter days, cold weather, and higher energy bills, which can make it hard to manage costs. Fortunately, help is available for basic needs ....
Pension Credit Week of Action takes place from 12 to 16 October, and many people of State Pension age who may be entitled to Pension Credit do not claim it. One of the main ....
Looking for a change of career? Childminding could be the perfect next step for you. Calderdale Council offer the support you need to help you to build a successful and ....- Calderdale and Kirklees Wheelchair Service are holding a Drop-In session on 14 October 2026. The venue is Unit G7, Navigation Close, Lowfields Business Park, Elland, HX5 9HB and ....
What’s on your doorstep? Celebrate International Day of Older People this October Every year on 1 October, the world marks the International Day of Older People. Set up by ....- The older person’s website, Independent Age, has put together a great guide to paying for health costs. See below for details and link to the key information on their ....
A new “long read” from the King’s Fund looks at the treatment of Dementia and asks: Dementia is where cancer was 50 years ago: how we can use cancer as a ....
Join a special West Yorkshire Mayor’s Question Time in Huddersfield and ask Mayor Tracy Brabin your questions about buses. From fares and reliability to accessibility and ....- Calder and Ryburn Primary Care Network (NHS) will be holding an event this October to celebrate international day of older people and they would like to invite organisations to ....
- Occasionally we come across a story that resonates with us. We all probably remember crossing the road from school under the watchful eye of a lollipop lady (or man). Well, even ....
- Neighbourhood Watch have been working with the Home Office and partners to raise awareness of fraud by abuse of position of trust. This type of fraud is when someone abuses their ....
- Vaccines are one of the most important health interventions that we have. The World Health Organization (WHO) describes vaccines as the second most effective public health ....
- The older person’s organisation, Independent Age, recent sent their Director of Policy and Influencing, Morgan Vine along to take part in BBC Radio 4’s Money Box to ....
- What happens to your bank account? Who knows where your important documents are? What happens to your digital life? Who contacts the people who need to know? And, perhaps most ....
- Stoptober is the national stop smoking campaign that encourages people who smoke to quit during October. If you can stay smokefree for 28 days, you’re five times more likely to ....
Blog: What’s in your medicine cabinet? Do you even have a medicine cabinet? In his latest guest blog, Bluebird Care Calderdale & Bradford’s CEO, Shabir Hussain looks at ....- Another great blog from our partner Anchor, who run a number of care homes in Calderdale. Be Active: Supporting Health, Wellbeing and Independence Looking after our health and ....
Falls Prevention Awareness Week is 21st – 25th September 2026 Falls prevention awareness week is a global campaign to increase awareness of falls and related injury. Falls are not ....
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. ....
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 ....- 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 ....
- 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 ....
- 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 ....- 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 ....
- 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? ....
- 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.....
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 ....- 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 ....
- 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 ....
In the latest of our series of blogs by fit20, an innovative exercise and fitness session provider, based in Hipperholme, they look in more depth at their unique method and ....- 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 ....
- 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 ....
- 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 ....
- Halifax town centre’s regeneration moves to a new phase shortly, with impacts across the lower end of the town centre. There’s a detailed explanation of the work and ....
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 ....