Healthwatch Calderdale have just released a new report which reflects feedback on Health and Social Care Services from Adults with Hypermobility Syndromes across Yorkshire and the Humber. Below, we explain, briefly, what the condition entails, before giving a little bit of background on the report, which is available to download - Download Hers (pdf file) What … Continue reading Hypermobility – Report and Definition
Month: November 2019
This report from Healthwatch Calderdale highlights a range of issues faced by adults in Calderdale who have, or who are seeking, a diagnosis of an autism spectrum condition (ASC). It outlines recent improvements to services, including the commissioning of a diagnostic pathway, and the funding of the Autism Hub which is now in its second … Continue reading Report: Improving services for adults with autism in Calderdale
Here are a couple of events aimed specifically at the deaf community, with Interpreter Service Calderdale present at both: Are You Cyber Aware? Tuesday 17 December 2019, 1-3pm, at North Bridge Leisure Centre, Halifax HX3 6TE - Saville Room West Yorkshire Police will provide information and advice on how to stay safe on the internet. … Continue reading Deaf Community Invites
Disability Partnership Calderdale's November 2019 Open Meeting featured two important guest speakers, Ryan from Andy's Man Club and Kristan from Skillshop, plus a round up of the organisation's recent activities from our workers. Andy's Man Club Ryan, who is also a member of Disability Partnership Calderdale, was the guest speaker on behalf of the ground-breaking … Continue reading November 2019 Open Meeting Report
Hebden Bridge Disability Access Forum's Step-free Map of Hebden Bridge, showing safe routes for people with mobility or visual impairments, is a remarkable document and showcases some outstanding accessibility work that the organisation has steered in the town. Read their latest updates on their work Download the April 2019 map and full Access Guide: Hebden … Continue reading HBDAF’s Amazing Accessible Hebden Map
Last spring, Hebden Bridge Disability Access Forum (HBDAF) updated its Step-free Map of Hebden Bridge, showing safe routes for people with mobility or visual impairments, and its access guide showing places with step-free access, accessible toilets and hearing loops. With the festive period under-way, HBDAF now welcomes some new additions to its Step Free Access … Continue reading Accessible Hebden Bridge Updates
Quiet Please - is a timely plea to all cafes, pubs and shops for a peaceful and quiet festive season from Hebden Bridge Disability Access Forum (HBDAF). Here they spell out the reasons why a quiet environment is important Please remember that lots of people are disabled due to hearing impairments, cognitive impairments, chronic illness, … Continue reading Quiet Please!
This sounds like a great way to spend Christmas Day Community Christmas Get Together Get ready for the second Community Christmas Get Together at Mytholmroyd Community Centre on 25 December 2019 from 1.00 until 6.00pm. To register, donate or volunteer contact Kate or Liz on 07707 449223 or email reach4ward4@gmail.com - They have FREE places … Continue reading Accessible Mytholmroyd Christmas Day Event
The Home Library Service is free to anyone living in Calderdale who: is unable to visit their local library; and who does not have anyone who can visit on their behalf. You can apply for this service if ill-health, disability, age or frailty means you are unable to visit a library. You can also be … Continue reading Calderdale Home Library Service
Do you identify as disabled, deaf or have a long-term health condition? Do you experience barriers that stop you from fully accessing life in the Hebden Bridge area? Getting out and about can be challenging for many reasons: mental health issues, chronic illness, autism, hearing or mobility impairments, communication difficulties. Whatever your personal experience of … Continue reading Hebden Bridge Disability Access Forum (HBDAF)