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>>
Calderdale Council has become the first local authority in West Yorkshire to sign up to the Local Authority Declaration on Tobacco Control. By signing the Declaration the Council has committed to champion the campaign to reduce smoking rates in our community and highlight the risk to health from tobacco. The declaration is a national initiative… read more … about Calderdale first to sign up to tobacco control>>
A new approach to personal care and support at home for adults will be discussed by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet on Monday 9 December 2013. The Council has already approved the introduction of Individual Service Funds to give people greater choice and control over their own care without worrying about managing a budget. The Cabinet will… read more … about Calderdale adult care services have the personal touch>>
Sunday 1 December 2013 marks World AIDS Day(external link), and Calderdale Council is raising awareness of HIV, how it can be contracted and the importance of getting tested. Approximately 1 in 4 people living with HIV in Calderdale have no idea that they are a carrier of the disease. Reasons for this are that they… read more … about 1 in 4 local people with HIV don’t know they have it>>
