Our Work
At Healthwatch Calderdale we work on a variety of projects. We respond to feedback from the public to help influence the direction of our work as well as participate in national cooperative work with other organisations. This allows Healthwatch to be reactive and flexible when new problems come up in the community.
If there are issues you think we should be working on, or there are any problems with any of the reports below, please contact us on info@healthwatchcalderdale.co.uk or by phone on 01422 399 433.
Latest Reports > Engagement
Let’s hear it for women’s health – Calderdale local report
Healthwatch Calderdale talked to women in our local area to find out what they are currently doing to look after their health and wellbeing and how confident they feel doing so.
In this report, you’ll find:
• A summary of our findings
• Information on the barriers women in Calderdale face when it comes to managing or improving their health and wellbeing
• Data on women’s confidence and ability to manage their health and wellbeing
• Ideas from women in Calderdale on what they need to improve their health and wellbeing
Let’s hear it for men’s health and wellbeing – Mental Health Report
Healthwatch Kirklees and Healthwatch Calderdale worked together to find out what men in our communities think about their own health and wellbeing.
In this report, you’ll find:
• A summary of our findings
• Barriers to improved mental health for men in Kirklees and Calderdale
• Ways in which men are managing their mental health and wellbeing
• What men say they need to improve their mental health and wellbeing
Let’s hear it for men’s health and wellbeing – Health Inequalities Report
Healthwatch Kirklees and Healthwatch Calderdale worked together to find out how men 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 men’s health and wellbeing.
• Insight into the views of male carers and what they say they need to improve their health and wellbeing.
• Insight into the barriers faced by disabled men and men with long-term conditions when looking after or improving their health and wellbeing, as well as their ideas for improvements.
• How men’s employment status affects health and wellbeing.
Updates from our “Never Heard” project – to hear from people whose views are not always heard
Our team at Healthwatch Calderdale are working on a project, with the main aim of hearing from people who don’t always have an opportunity to share their views easily. Share your views with us…
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