It’s getting to the time of the year when colds and flu start to take hold, and Calderdale Council is urging people to take precautions to avoid infections, including getting their flu vaccination. The flu vaccination is one of the most effective ways to reduce harm from flu. Every year, the NHS provides the vaccine… read more … about Reducing your flu risk>>
Smokers in Calderdale are being asked to give up the habit, with Public Health England’s 28 day Stoptober campaign. Last year, over 800 people in Calderdale joined Stoptober, and this year we’re looking to smash that record by encouraging 2015 people to kick the habit. Stoptober 2015 is all about support, not only from our… read more … about Calderdale wants 2015 quitters!>>
Global technology giant IBM and Calderdale Council are joining forces on a project which will use data to encourage more active, healthy and longer lives in the borough. IBM invited Calderdale Council to take part in a unique three week pilot research programme which will combine data from the Council; the NHS; Public Health England;… read more … about IBM helps Calderdale get moving!>>
An innovative scheme helping Calderdale residents to stay independent between leaving hospital and returning home has won a prestigious national award. Heatherstones Court in Halifax, which offers self-contained apartments and personalised support to people leaving or avoiding hospital, has been recognised as the most innovative / specialist solution in the National Housing Awards 2015. The… read more … about Top award for Calderdale housing scheme>>
Calderdale Council media statement issued on behalf of: Cllr Tim Swift, Leader of Calderdale Council Cllr Stephen Baines, Leader of the Conservative Group, Calderdale Council Cllr Janet Battye, Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group, Calderdale Council “We are shocked by the distressing images of refugees fleeing persecution and the war in Syria, a feeling we… read more … about Calderdale Council response to the Syrian refugee crisis>>
A number of sexual health services will soon be brought together as part of a new integrated service in Calderdale. Sexual health services will continue to be provided by Calderdale and Huddersfield Foundation Trust after Calderdale Council invited bids to run the service through a competitive tender process. It will provide the same high level… read more … about Improving sexual health services in Calderdale>>
Friends, families and neighbours have the chance to get together over lunch at free events around Calderdale this summer. Organisations across the borough are hosting community food events as part of the nationwide Big Lunch initiative – a simple idea devised by the Eden Project in Cornwall aiming to join communities together through healthy eating… read more … about Eat and meet at the Big Lunch>>
This week marks the launch of Love our Streets – a new campaign by Calderdale Council aimed at helping to make our streets safe and pleasant, wherever we live in Calderdale and however we travel. As part of the campaign, 20mph speed limits are coming to residential streets throughout the borough by 2017, as agreed… read more … about Love our Streets>>
The month of May is Action on Stroke Month, aiming to raise funds and awareness for the Stroke Association. Every year there are approximately 152,000 strokes in the UK. That’s one stroke every three and a half minutes. Most people affected are over 65, but anyone can have a stroke, including children and even babies…. read more … about Todmorden makes May purple>>
