Falling is something that can happen to us all at any time —miss a step coming off the bus, trip over a shoe lace or lose your balance—we have all been there. However, some people are more prone to falling and when falls stop being a rare accident and starts becoming more regular it can … Continue reading 1st to 7th October was Falls Prevention week
Public Health
Are you doing Stoptober?
For the ninth year, the month of October is dedicated in an effort to stop smoking, whether regular cigarettes or e-cigarettes. If you have been thinking about quitting smoking and need some encouragement to do so, there’s never been a better time than right now. The importance of good health has been uniquely highlighted this … Continue reading Are you doing Stoptober?
National Link Worker Day 2020 – Friday October 9th – Virtual Calderdale Services Awareness Event
In this difficult year many things have been cancelled or changed and charities and services have struggled. As there has been little chance for awareness raising and fundraising we wanted to do an online Calderdale organisations and services awareness day to coincide with Link Worker Day. On our Social Media platforms we would like to … Continue reading National Link Worker Day 2020 – Friday October 9th – Virtual Calderdale Services Awareness Event
Peer to Peer substance recovery support from Becky’s Line
The Basement Recovery Project and Calderdale in Recovery are pleased to announce the introduction of Becky’s Line. A confidential peer to peer support phone line manned by volunteers in recovery from addiction. This service is designed to allow people struggling with drug and alcohol issues a chance to talk to someone who’s been where they are. … Continue reading Peer to Peer substance recovery support from Becky’s Line
Better Health – Let’s do this !
Keeping fit and healthy has never been more important as recent events have highlighted. Better Health has been launched by the NHS to provide resources to assist with weight maintenance, nutrition and exercise. It also has helpful tips on maintaining good health in an encouraging tone. https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/ You can download the Better Health app free … Continue reading Better Health – Let’s do this !
Halifax Central Initiative 