Monday 9 March marks the start of Calderdale’s first ever Safeguarding Week. Calderdale Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children Boards are hosting the week, which aims to raise awareness of the role everyone has in protecting vulnerable children and adults. The events will highlight support available in Calderdale, as well as providing a range of training… read more … about Calderdale’s first ever Safeguarding Week>>
A new housing scheme to support people between leaving hospital and returning home has welcomed its first residents. Heatherstones Court at Skircoat Green, Halifax, has 12 self-contained apartments and offers care, support and the chance to rebuild independence and remain in the community after leaving hospital. The scheme, which opens officially on Wednesday 4 March,… read more … about New housing scheme helps people stay independent>>
Councillors in Calderdale are looking at ways to make the borough a healthier place, by exploring the relationship between healthy people and healthy environments. Calderdale Council’s Economy and Environment Scrutiny Panel has appointed a Scrutiny Review Group made up of councillors across political parties, who will discuss a number of objectives at forthcoming meetings. These… read more … about Focus on a healthy environment for a healthy Calderdale>>
Calderdale Council is stepping up its work to help older people keep their independence and live in homes that best meet their needs. The Council is investing £1 million as part of a drive for more ‘extra care’ housing in Calderdale, and is working with Pennine Housing 2000 and Abbeyfield, who own and run local… read more … about Transforming the future for older people>>
Changes to the way vulnerable children and their families are supported will be discussed by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet on Monday 17 November 2014. The Council’s ‘Safe, Successful Families’ project has proposed the introduction of ‘systemic practice’ which will change the way that children’s social workers provide their services. Systemic practice uses small teams of social… read more … about Council decides if systemic practice makes perfect>>
If you haven’t already had your say on what health services are needed in Calderdale, now and in the future, there’s still time for you to take part. Calderdale Council’s People’s Commission will be holding its next public consultation events over the next few weeks: · 6.00pm – 8.00pm Wednesday 10 September 2014 at Halifax… read more … about Be a part of the People’s Commission>>
Calderdale Council’s People’s Commission will be holding the next public consultation event from 4pm – 6pm on Tuesday 19 August 2014 at Clay House, West Vale. Chair of the People’s Commission, Professor Andrew Kerslake said: “The public consultation events we have held so far have given us the opportunity to hear about people’s own experiences… read more … about The People’s Commission wants to hear from West Vale residents>>
The second public meeting of Calderdale Council’s People’s Commission will take place at 1.30pm – 3.30pm on Wednesday 13 August 2014 at Halifax Town Hall. The Commission has an evidence gathering panel which includes Councillors from the Council’s three main political parties, and an independent Chair, Professor Andrew Kerslake, an Associate Director of the Institute… read more … about Play your part in the People’s Commission>>
Bev Maybury, Calderdale Council’s Director of Adults, Health and Social Care, has been recognised as one of healthcare’s most inspirational female leaders. Bev was named as one of the top 50 women in the country at the latest Health Service Journal (HSJ) Most Inspirational Women in Healthcare awards. The HSJ is a leading source of… read more … about Inspiring change in health and social care>>
