Calderdale Council is one of only 16 councils in the country who provide care for those who are assessed as having Moderate, Substantial or Critical needs. According to a report by Age UK, national spend on social care services for older people has significantly reduced since 2010. 87.5% of local authorities only provide care for… read more … about Care in Calderdale>>
Green-fingered residents in Todmorden will now find it easier to grow their own fruit and veg, thanks to the launch of Calderdale Council’s community growing pilot in the town. And if it bears fruit, people across Calderdale could have a blooming marvellous chance to get involved. Community growing is for groups of people who want… read more … about Grow for it!>>
Smokers are being encouraged to quit the habit by Calderdale Council which sent campaigners onto the streets of Halifax wearing masks to show the long term effects of smoking on No Smoking Day, 12 March 2014. The masks show the effects of three medical conditions caused by smoking long term: tracheotomy (hole in the neck)… read more … about Masked campaigners show dangers of smoking>>
Youngsters across Calderdale are being warned of the dangers of taking part in the latest internet craze, a drinking game known as ‘neknominate’. People have been daring each other on social media to film themselves binge drinking alcohol and other substances and then nominating a friend to continue the chain. Calderdale Council’s Director of Public… read more … about Don’t Neknominate – RAKnominate>>
Calderdale Council has welcomed the latest Emmerdale storyline which is raising awareness of HIV. In the popular ITV Yorkshire soap, middle-aged Val Pollard (played by Charlie Hardwick) has been diagnosed HIV positive after a holiday fling. There are many myths and stigmas that still exist about HIV and the different ways it can be contracted,… read more … about Council welcomes Emmerdale’s HIV storyline>>
Calderdale Health and Wellbeing Board has committed to making life better for disabled children, young people and their families by signing the Disabled Children’s Charter for Health and Wellbeing Boards, developed by Every Disabled Child Matters and The Children’s Trust, Tadworth. Health and Wellbeing Boards play an important strategic role in the new health system…. read more … about Calderdale Health and Wellbeing Board pledges its support for disabled children>>
Calderdale Council is stepping up its work to tackle child and family poverty. On Wednesday 26 February 2014, Cabinet will be asked to approve recommendations which aim to help reduce the number of local children growing up in poverty. Calderdale Council’s Leader, Cllr Tim Swift, said: “About 9000 children are living in poverty in Calderdale… read more … about Council works to tackle poverty>>
Calderdale Council has approved a £500,000 contribution towards funding for a new extra care scheme for people with dementia. The proposed scheme would provide housing for 46 adults with dementia and learning disabilities and provide a range of personalised care services to help them continue to live independently. Funding from the scheme has been awarded… read more … about Council takes extra care of older people>>
Calderdale Council has welcomed a ban on smoking in cars carrying children in England. On Monday 10 February 2014 the House of Commons agreed to a change to the Children and Families Bill, which will come into force before the next general election and will: Make it an offence to smoke in cars carrying young people… read more … about Calderdale Council backs smoking in cars ban>>
