Calderdale Council is delighted that our adult social care services have been rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care. This followed an assurance assessment and on-site visit by the CQC team between 30 April and 1 May 2025. This is the first time Calderdale Council’s adult… read more … about Adult social care is rated Good>>
A new web resource is helping local people to find out more information about the opportunities available to support adults in Calderdale, all in one place. The Community Information Directory(external link) has been developed by Calderdale Council, in partnership with local health and community partners. This free, interactive resource is a searchable directory which brings… read more … about New directory provides one-stop-shop for local opportunities>>
The findings of an independent review of Calderdale Council provided day opportunities for adults are being considered by the Council’s Cabinet, to help shape the future opportunities in the borough. Day opportunities provide additional support to older people and to adults with learning disabilities. The Council currently delivers day opportunities at three sites, Higgins Close,… read more … about Work to transform day services in Calderdale>>
The care and support that adults receive from Calderdale Council has been praised in a recent independent review. The Council invited a team of experts from other local authorities to visit the Adult Services and Wellbeing department in October 2024. The team spent about 220 hours with the Council and talked to over 150 people,… read more … about Calderdale adults’ care and support teams “go the extra mile”>>
Calderdale Council has joined over 300 organisations across the country in pledging to be an Age-friendly Employer. The Age-friendly Employer Pledge is a nationwide programme for UK employers who recognise the importance and value of older workers. Around 60% of the Council’s workforce is aged over 50 and it’s estimated that there are over 31,000… read more … about Calderdale commits to Age-friendly Employer Pledge>>
Adult learning services provided by Calderdale Council have received a glowing report from Ofsted, showing that they continue to make a difference for local people. In an inspection in June 2024, Ofsted found that Calderdale Adult Learning has maintained a ‘good’ rating. Publication of the inspection report comes as Calderdale Adult Learning’s new prospectus for… read more … about Glowing report for Calderdale Adult Learning>>
A week-long programme of events will highlight that safeguarding vulnerable children and adults is everyone’s business. Calderdale Safeguarding Partnership is joining partnerships across West Yorkshire to host activities and events as part of Safeguarding Week (Monday 24- Friday 28 June), an annual campaign to raise awareness of the support available to protect vulnerable children and… read more … about Events programme highlights that safeguarding is everyone’s business>>
People across Calderdale will soon be more involved in designing adult care and wellbeing services, based on their experiences and ideas. Calderdale Council wants people who use adult social care services, and those who may use them in the future, to contribute to positive change in the way services are provided. To do this, the… read more … about Working together to give the best care>>
Calderdale residents are asked to take part in a survey to help shape future plans and support healthy ageing. Calderdale Council is looking to support the aims of the Calderdale Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2022-2027, to make Calderdale a place where everyone can realise their potential and live a larger life. Part of this is… read more … about Have your say and support healthy ageing in Calderdale>>
