Category Archives: Mental health

The continued impact of the cost of living crisis on Calderdale residents is being recognised in the Council’s Anti-Poverty Annual Report and Action Plan. At the meeting of Calderdale Council’s Cabinet on Monday 11 December, members will consider the Anti-Poverty Annual Report and Action Plan, which outlines the work taking place across the borough by… read more … about Working together to tackle poverty>>

Cllr Jenny Lynn, Calderdale Council's Cabinet Member for Public Services and Communities

Businesses in Calderdale are invited to take part in a series of free workshop events to support good mental health and wellbeing in the workplace. Calderdale Council is hosting four ‘State of Mind’ workshops across the borough to provide business owners and their staff with mental health advice. The workshops have been developed in response… read more … about Local business events support good mental health and wellbeing>>

Cllr Sarah Courtney outside Halifax Town Hall

Residents in Calderdale will soon receive important advice to support them to stay warm, safe and well throughout this winter. The latest version of the Winter Wise guide will soon arrive on the doorsteps of all households in Calderdale. The guide has been created by Calderdale Council in partnership with the NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care… read more … about Showing kindness and staying Winter Wise>>

Winter wise

Calderdale Council is supporting the legacy of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games with a number of initiatives to inspire all ages to participate in physical activity. The games, which took place in Birmingham, have created memories of sporting achievements, but these are joined by images of children learning to swim, young people representing local athletics clubs,… read more … about Supporting activities ‘United by Birmingham’>>

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ISCAL in Halifax is hosting an open day to demonstrate the facilities at the site and highlight the opportunities available to support people into employment.  ISCAL is owned and operated by Calderdale Council and helps local people with disabilities or other barriers to work to move into employment. ISCAL is also one of the country’s… read more … about Find out more about employment support with ISCAL>>

ISCAL

Residents in Calderdale will soon receive important advice to support them to stay warm, safe and well throughout this winter. The latest version of the Winter Wise guide is being sent to all households in Calderdale, with updated advice on a range of topics to help support residents through the winter period. The guide has… read more … about Helping you stay safe, well and Winter Wise>>

Winter wise

The new Calderdale Adult Learning (CAL) prospectus is landing on the doorsteps of every household in Calderdale, with a new curriculum full of exciting, affordable courses to inspire and help people towards the jobs and lives they want. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, CAL has worked hard to introduce an innovative mix of… read more … about New opportunities for a brighter future with Calderdale Adult Learning>>

Cllr Jane Scullion, Calderdale Council's Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Resources

West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership (WY&H HCP) has launched an innovative staff suicide prevention campaign targeted at more than 100,000 health, care, voluntary and community service colleagues working in organisations large and small across the area. Launching on 4 February, ‘Time to Talk’ day, the campaign aims to get people in the… read more … about West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership launch staff suicide prevention initiative>>