Domestic abuse affects one in four women during their lifetime and on average it takes 35 incidents of domestic abuse before a victim reports the matter to the police. Over recent years domestic abuse has been known to increase during World Cup football matches. For details of domestic abuse services visit the Council's domestic violence … Continue reading Domestic abuse and the World Cup 2014
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Forced Marriage – You have a right to choose…
From 16th June 2014, new legislation will be introduced which means that forced marriage will become a crime. Under the new legislation, anyone found guilty of forced marriage can face up to seven years imprisonment. If you or someone you know has concerns about forced marriage - always call 999 in an emergency. For non- … Continue reading Forced Marriage – You have a right to choose…
FOSTERING – Change a child’s life and yours….
FOSTERING: Change a Child’s Life information event Queens Road Neighbourhood Centre, Queen's Road, Halifax HX1 4NE Tuesday 10th June 2014, 10.00am—2.00pm Your community needs you to support the Calderdale Fostering Services, Come find out more: Dance, Music, Food & Information Make a Living - Make a Difference Come and talk to us, confidential chat’s available
Did you know its Mental Health awareness week?
Mental Health Awareness Week 2014 will take place from 12-18 May. This year's theme is Anxiety. NHS Calderdale Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) are supporting the Mental Health Foundation to encourage people to get involved in an effort to raise awareness of anxiety and promote positive mental health. 1 in 6 of us in the UK … Continue reading Did you know its Mental Health awareness week?
It’s Friday, your weekly Factsheet is out now…
Friday Factsheet 12 July 2013 Your weekly edition of the central Halifax e-newsletter. Inside you find information on events, activities, meetings, jobs and training plus news about the area you live in. The Factsheet now goes out to over 2000 people living or working in central Halifax, if you would like to add an item … Continue reading It’s Friday, your weekly Factsheet is out now…
Halifax Central Initiative 