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If you haven’t already had your say on what health services are needed in Calderdale, now and in the future, there’s still time for you to take part.  Calderdale Council’s People’s Commission will be holding its next public consultation events over the next few weeks:  ·         6.00pm – 8.00pm Wednesday 10 September 2014 at Halifax… read more … about Be a part of the People’s Commission>>

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If you haven’t already had your say on what health services are needed in Calderdale, now and in the future, there’s still time for you to take part.  Calderdale Council’s People’s Commission will be holding its next public consultation events over the next few weeks:  ·         6.00pm – 8.00pm Wednesday 10 September 2014 at Halifax… read more … about Be a part of the People’s Commission>>

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Calderdale Council’s People’s Commission will be holding the next public consultation event from 4pm – 6pm on Tuesday 19 August 2014 at Clay House, West Vale. Chair of the People’s Commission, Professor Andrew Kerslake said: “The public consultation events we have held so far have given us the opportunity to hear about people’s own experiences… read more … about The People’s Commission wants to hear from West Vale residents>>

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The second public meeting of Calderdale Council’s People’s Commission will take place at 1.30pm – 3.30pm on Wednesday 13 August 2014 at Halifax Town Hall. The Commission has an evidence gathering panel which includes Councillors from the Council’s three main political parties, and an independent Chair, Professor Andrew Kerslake, an Associate Director of the Institute… read more … about Play your part in the People’s Commission>>

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  Health improvements and savings worth £2.3 million could be made in Calderdale if proposed changes to tobacco packaging are introduced, Public Health England (PHE) research has revealed.    In June 2014, the Department of Health published draft changes to the regulations on tobacco packaging, including cigarettes and hand-rolling tobacco, for consultation. These include new… read more … about Standardised tobacco packaging can save lives and boost local economies>>

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Bev Maybury, Calderdale Council’s Director of Adults, Health and Social Care, has been recognised as one of healthcare’s most inspirational female leaders. Bev was named as one of the top 50 women in the country at the latest Health Service Journal (HSJ) Most Inspirational Women in Healthcare awards. The HSJ is a leading source of… read more … about Inspiring change in health and social care>>

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Members of Calderdale Council’s People’s Commission are visiting venues around Calderdale in a series of public consultation events. The People’s Commission is currently reviewing local health services and these events will give local people an opportunity to debate what services are needed now and in the future within Calderdale. The Commission is made up of… read more … about Have your say on health>>

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The first public meeting of Calderdale Council’s People’s Commission will take place at 1.30pm – 3.30pm on Tuesday 29 July 2014 at Halifax Town Hall. Calderdale’s Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is currently reviewing local health services and the People’s Commission will give local people an opportunity to debate what services are needed now and in… read more … about The People’s Commission is underway>>

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A popular café in Calderdale, serving tasty snacks and providing employment for people with learning disabilities, has shown it’s a real recipe for success, as it celebrates its fifth birthday this week.   Flutter-bites café in Manor Heath Park, Halifax, was created by Calderdale Council to provide training and paid work for people with learning… read more … about Five-year feast of learning opportunities>>