Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust has joined the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network to better support its staff, volunteers, and patients with invisible disabilities. The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower symbol indicates to people that the wearer may need additional support, help or a little more time. By becoming a member of the initiative, Yorkshire Ambulance Service is … Continue reading Yorkshire Ambulance Join Sunflower Network
Category: Main-Health
In the UK, April 22-28th is MS Awareness Week The leading Multiple Sclerosis support organisation in the UK is The MS Society. They are keen to create a safe place for people to talk honestly and openly about MS topics that may usually feel taboo or embarrassing. From bladder control to sexual dysfunction and navigating … Continue reading MS Awareness Week
A new, state-of-the-art Accident and Emergency (A&E) department at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary (HRI) will open to the public on Wednesday 22nd May. The new facility will open to patients just after midnight. The 24/7, purpose-built A&E will serve the people of Huddersfield and the surrounding area, enabling the provision of high-quality urgent and emergency care for local … Continue reading New A&E at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary To Open 22nd May
A new report aims to understand the public's engagement with and use of the NHS app. It finds that although the majority of users value the app and find it easy to use, more than a third of respondents had problems accessing information. Read The Report Here
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust are changing the company they use to send texts and digital appointment letters is changing from Wednesday 27 March. If you or a loved one receives a text from 07860 039092, it is a genuine number and contains details of the appointment and any extra information. The letters will … Continue reading Local NHS Appointments Number Changing
Healthwatch Calderdale recently ran some research around Women’s Health and Wellbeing in Calderdale. they have now published their findings. Here's what they had to say about the reports, with the reports available as downloads below: There are a number of different reports which may be of interest to you: Key findings in Calderdale and Kirklees– … Continue reading Report: Women’s Health and Wellbeing in Calderdale
The next Calderdale Coproduction Group meeting will take place online on Wednesday 17th April 10.30am – 12.00. The aim of the group is to provide the space for people to have their say and help shape adult social care services in Calderdale. If you use any of our services, or you are a carer and want … Continue reading Calderdale Adult Social Care – Online Meeting: All Welcome
If left undetected high blood pressure could lead to a fatal heart attack or stroke. For your free NHS blood pressure check, just go to your pharmacy today. Think pharmacy first. This campaign, by the NHS, is aimed at people who are 40 years or older. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PD18MTdRyl8 As high blood pressure (hypertension) usually has no … Continue reading Get Your Blood Pressure Checked – New NHS Campaign
Here is the Calderdale Stroke Support Newsletter February 2024 . Their next meeting on Monday 11 March at the Maurice Jagger Centre at 2.00 which will be the Annual General Meeting. And don't forget the invitation to Carlton Community Choir which is holding a concert to raise funds for the Stroke Association. The concert is Saturday 9 March at 7.00 at Carlton Centre, Harrison Road, Halifax HX1 2AD. … Continue reading Calderdale Stroke Support Newsletter
This winter the NHS is running a new campaign to encourage people to get to the help they need by using the NHS 111 online service. The NHS 111 online service can assess and direct people to the most appropriate local service, including urgent treatment centres, GP practices, and consultations with a pharmacist. And, if … Continue reading Helping the NHS get through winter