This week marks the start of National Shared Lives Week (19 – 27 October 2013) and Calderdale Council is saying a big thanks to the carers who make a difference in our communities. National Shared Lives week celebrates the amazing work done by Shared Lives carers all year round. Shared Lives of Calderdale provides personalised… read more … about Shared lives, shared happiness, shared thanks>>
Paul Butcher (53) has been appointed as the Director of Public Health at Calderdale Council. He has served as the interim director since the retirement of Graham Wardman in April 2013. The new Director of Public Health, Paul Butcher said: “In the past 12 months public health in England has undergone a great transformation. We’re… read more … about Paul makes a healthy start>>
The number of people with diabetes is growing at an alarming rate and at least 10% of NHS expenditure can be directly or indirectly attributed to diabetes. One in twenty adults in Calderdale has diabetes. These alarming statistics have prompted Calderdale Council’s Adults Health and Social Care Scrutiny Panel, to take a closer look… read more … about Tackling diabetes in Calderdale>>
Last year over 5000 Calderdalians stopped smoking for more than 28 days, and this year Calderdale Council is hoping to inspire even more people to kick the habit. The Council is supporting Public Health England’s Stoptober challenge, which encourages smokers to quit for 28 days in October. Ten staff at Calderdale Council have already signed… read more … about Calderdale Council wants quitters!>>
Think Contraception’ – Young people are being reminded again of the importance of contraception which is part of the campaign to reduce teenage pregnancy rates. The ‘Think Contraception’ campaign encourages conversations about contraception and sexual health so that young people receive professional advice. Kathy McMahon from Calderdale’s School Nursing Team said: “It’s really important that… read more … about Think Contraception>>
A new watchdog for local health services is launching on 1 April 2013. Local Healthwatch Calderdale will: Help you influence how services are set up, commissioned and delivered Provide information about, and signposting to, local services Provide support if you need to make a complaint Local Healthwatch replaces the Local Involvement Network (LINk) which will… read more … about Shaping local health services>>
