One in four people have a mental health problem and January in particular is a difficult time for some. Many people are anxious about financial problems and the cold dark winter can add to feelings of depression and fatigue. Calderdale libraries are now participating in Books on Prescription, a new national campaign where your GP,… read more … about Books on Prescription>>
Category Archives: Health
You know the feeling. The festive celebrations are over and you feel like you’ve overindulged. January is a great chance for you to trim the waist, get your energy back and save your money for something special. Calderdale Council is giving local people handy tips to help them feel fantastic by eating healthier, exercising more,… read more … about Feel fantastic in 2014>>
The New Year brings with it New Year’s resolutions, and for many, this will mean a healthier lifestyle. For smokers it could be the motivation for a new smoke-free life. Calderdale Council is backing Public Health England’s new campaign; raising awareness of the harm smoking does to your body. The hard hitting new advertising shows… read more … about New Year, new smoke-free life>>
Calderdale Council, with support from the Calderdale Community Safety Partnership, has launched a campaign to raise awareness of the impacts of taking drugs and drinking too much. Posters and other information, including leaflets and beer mats have been distributed to over 700 local businesses, including pubs, clubs, doctors’ surgeries and health centres with the key… read more … about Don’t let your night out become a nightmare!>>
It’s the time of year for colds and coughs, and Calderdale Council is reminding people to choose their medication wisely – antibiotics are not necessarily the answer, and could do more harm than good. Colds and flu are caused by viruses and their symptoms can be easily managed using over-the-counter medicines. You don’t need antibiotics for… read more … about Snot what you think!>>
Councillor Simon Young has been appointed as Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Health Inequalities. This is a new role following the transfer of the Public Health function from the NHS to local authority control in April 2013. The Leader of Calderdale Council, Cllr Tim Swift said: “This appointment is vital so that we can… read more … about Young to tackle Health Inequalities>>
After a stay in hospital, some people find it difficult to return to their home, particularly those who have suffered a stroke or fall. Calderdale Council’s Home from Hospital service aims to assist residents return home following a stay in hospital. The project was initially set up as a 6 month pilot, but due to… read more … about Home from Hospital>>
An expected 80 representatives from the public, private and voluntary sectors will meet on Wednesday 11 December to identify how together they can contribute to improving people’s health in Calderdale. The fourth Calderdale Assembly will take place at the Shay Stadium, Halifax, and follows three successful events held over the last two years. Wednesday’s half-day… read more … about Improving health in Calderdale>>
Residents across Calderdale have chance to win six fantastic prizes this winter. All households in Calderdale should have received their handy guide to keep safe, warm and healthy this winter produced by Calderdale Council and Calderdale Commissioning Group (CCG). Last year there were 31,100 excess winter deaths in England and Wales in 2012/13 – this… read more … about Be winter wise and win a hamper>>