What's new from Healthwatch Calderdale

Transgender and non-binary people's experiences of GP access

October 30, 2024
We are happy to share our next research project that explores the experiences of trans and non-binary individuals when interacting with GPs, particularly regarding changes related to gender markers, names, and gender-specific care.   We are reaching out to anyone who identifies as gender-diverse, trans, or non-binary, which includes a wide range of identities beyond…

You can now read the Healthwatch Calderdale and Healthwatch Kirklees Annual Report 2023/24!

July 29, 2024
The Healthwatch Kirklees and Healthwatch Calderdale Annual Report is out now! You can find it in the 'Reports' section of our website.  

Non-emergency patient transport

October 9, 2024
NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (WY ICB) would like to know how people travel to medical appointments and if they know about different support that is available to people. NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (WY ICB) would like to know how people travel to medical appointments and if they know about different support that is…

Helpful Information

Cost of Living Support

If you live in Calderdale, here is a pdf booklet to help support with the cost of living:

An image showing the front page of the Worrying about money pdf support document

< Click here for the ‘Worrying About Money’ pdf > 

Are you interested in learning new skills through volunteering?

Are you someone who’s friendly and approachable and can work as part of a team?

Is it important to you to support other people to make positive changes and have their voices heard? Do you enjoy learning new things? Could you support Healthwatch Calderdale by sharing your skills and enthusiasm and help to make positive changes in your local area?

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Are you looking for more general advice about health care services?

Family healthcareFind links to information about finding a dentist, registering for a GP, accessing your medical records and much more.

Helpful information and useful links

Reports


As a part of our Enter and View programme, we made three announced visits to the discharge areas at Calderdale Royal Hospital.

We observed the service and engaged with patients and staff members to gather feedback on:

  • Patients’ thoughts on hospital discharge
  • The discharge areas experience
  • What’s working well in the discharge areas
  • Any suggested areas for improvements

This report outlines our findings and recommendations –Enter and View CRH Discharge Areas Report

By Healthwatch Calderdale and Healthwatch Kirklees
Enter and View

Let’s hear it for women’s health – Health inequalities report

Healthwatch Kirklees and Healthwatch Calderdale worked together to find out how women of different demographic statuses view their health and wellbeing.

In this report, you’ll find:
• A summary of our findings.
• The impact of finance on women’s health and wellbeing.
• Insight into the views of female carers and what they say they need to improve their health and wellbeing.
• Insight into the barriers faced by disabled women and women with long-term conditions when looking after or improving their health and wellbeing, as well as their ideas for improvements.
• How women’s employment status affects health and wellbeing.

By Healthwatch Calderdale
healthwatch calderdale womens health