Dementia carers invited to join the new Tide network
A network of carers of people living with dementia is looking for Calderdale carers to get involved. Tide – together in dementia every day – is the UK wide involvement network for carers and former…
View articleUnique Ways launch coffee morning and support group for parents of children with Autism
Unique Ways, a parent-carer led organisation supporting disabled children and their families, have launched coffee mornings for parents with children on the Autism Spectrum Disorder waiting list. The events, throughout Calderdale, are designed for parents…
View articleNHS announce new provider for Orthodontics in Calderdale from April 2020
A new Orthodontic service provider has been confirmed for Calderdale. Saltaire Orthodontics will take over the NHS orthodontic contract from April 1 2020. The Dental Commissioning Team at NHS England & NHS Improvement (North East…
View articleLGBTQ people asked for views on experiences at GP practices in Calderdale
Two organisations have joined forces to ask LGBTQ people for their experiences of GP practices in Calderdale. NHS Calderdale Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and the Calderdale Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Questioning (LGBTQ) Partnership are reviewing…
View articleViews wanted on talking therapies for adults service in Calderdale
Health bosses are seeking views on how the talking therapies service for adults in Calderdale is delivered. NHS Calderdale Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is responsible for planning and buying healthcare services for the local population. …
View articleDo you struggle with your medicines?
The NHS wants to hear your personal experiences as a patient or carer. What you tell them will help to produce a national NHS report for the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care….
View articleOur work on CAMHS in Calderdale reveals life impact on children, young people and families
Healthwatch Calderdale has been working with young people and families to assist them accessing support from Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services in Calderdale, specifically where the child has autism. Much of our work is…
View articlePublic ‘favourable’ towards technology in healthcare, our report finds
Healthwatch Calderdale presented its engagement work into the use of telephone/video appointments to the Outpatient Clinic Transformation Board at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust. Our work focused only on people with certain protected characteristics,…
View articleNew West Yorkshire support service launched for people affected by suicide
A new service to support people bereaved or affected by suicide has been launched today, Monday 2 December, across West Yorkshire. The West Yorkshire and Harrogate Suicide Bereavement Service will provide support through one to…
View articleAdult autism on the agenda for Healthwatch and council scrutiny board
Healthwatch Calderdale will be presenting our work on improving services for adults with autism to members of a Calderdale Council Scrutiny Panel. Members of Calderdale Council’s Adults Health and Social Care Panel on Thursday 14…
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