To support National Hate Crime Awareness Week 2020, partners in Calderdale have planned a number of events. Join Victim Support West Yorkshire for a hate crime awareness webinar at 11am on Monday 12 October 20202 https://www.facebook.com/calderdale/posts/10158143390691773 Learn:What is hate crimeHow does hate crime affect victims and the wider communityWhat to do if you witness a … Continue reading Hate Crime Awareness Week
World Mental Health Day – 10 October 2020
Saturday 10 October marks World Mental Health Day and the theme is suicide prevention. If there is one thing that you do over the weekend, please reach out to family and friends. Send that message or make a phone call and ask ‘how are you doing?’ and take the time to listen. Mental Health Foundation are pushing the … Continue reading World Mental Health Day – 10 October 2020
Calderdale named High Risk Area for Covid-19
Calderdale has been recognised as an area of concern with regards to Covid-19, particularly due to its proximity to Covid-19 hotspots. We are all encouraged to be more cautious about our habits and behaviour in public. Please bear in mind the following guidelines : Wash your hands often for at least 20 secondsMaintain a 2m distance … Continue reading Calderdale named High Risk Area for Covid-19
1st to 7th October was Falls Prevention week
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
“Change & Check ” Breast Cancer Campaign
Dr Amir Khan's mum Abida is supporting Lorraine's Change and Check campaign and has encouraged more South Asian women to go to screenings and be breast aware. She joined her son for an important discussion about breaking taboos in her community, where some women may feel embarrassed to show "private parts" of their bodies to … Continue reading “Change & Check ” Breast Cancer Campaign
Stronger Communities, Central Neighbourhood Team 