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>>
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>>
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!>>
