The Marmalade Trust started Loneliness Awareness Week (LAW) just three years ago. It was really apparent that raising awareness is an important part of changing the way we think and acknowledge loneliness. We need to talk about it. LAW 2018 was incredible! The Trust supported over 250 events that ran across the UK. Japanese HNK … Continue reading Loneliness Awareness Week 17–21 June 2019
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Dementia Friendly Sowerby Bridge FREE Dementia Awareness Sessions
Dementia Friendly Sowerby Bridge are running some free, informal “Dementia Friends” awareness sessions at Tesco, Sowerby Bridge HX6 3BN. They will be held on Monday 3 June, 2:00pm and again at 6:30pm Friday 7 June 10:30am and again at 2:00pm The session lasts about an hour and explains how dementia affects a person and how we can … Continue reading Dementia Friendly Sowerby Bridge FREE Dementia Awareness Sessions
E-cigarette survey
The UK Centre for Tobacco and Alcohol Studies is conducting a study to help identify the Top 10 research priorities for electronic cigarettes to ensure that future research reflects the priorities of users, patients, and clinicians. This survey is open to anyone interested in the use of electronic cigarettes or other similar devices. Whether you’re a smoker, … Continue reading E-cigarette survey
Green makeover for Wadsworth Common with Beech Hill Junior Wardens
The makeover of Wadsworth Common which commenced on 2 April is almost complete. On Wednesday this week, staff from Safer Cleaner Greener, Halifax Central Initiative and 2 Environmental Health students took part in a morning’s planting with the Junior Wardens from Beech Hill Primary School Two raised beds on the site were filled with a … Continue reading Green makeover for Wadsworth Common with Beech Hill Junior Wardens
Apprentice Information Sessions in Adult Health & Social Care
Are you a caring person who has Maths and English GCSE Grade A to D/3 to 9 (or equivalent), aged 18 or over, are interested in undertaking a level 2 apprenticeship standard in adult health and social care and earning a starting salary of £17,652 pa? If you are and would like to find out … Continue reading Apprentice Information Sessions in Adult Health & Social Care
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