Deafblind Awareness Week takes place from 27th June to 3rd July and DeafBlind UK are asking everyone to tell one person about deafblindness! "You don't look blind" During Deafblind Awareness Week, Deafblind UK will be sharing a series of videos called " My Deafblindness" . These stories, from people who are living with sight and hearing loss, … Continue reading Deafblind Awareness Week 27 June – 3 July
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You are invited to a ‘Have a go’ Bowling session at Pennine Bowling Club, Organised by Halifax Society for the Blind and Pennine Bowling Club On Tuesday 29th June at 11am At Wellholme Park, Brighouse Have you ever wanted to try flat green bowling? Come along to their taster session and give it a try … Continue reading ‘Have a Go’ Bowling Session For People With Sight Loss
Below is a link to download Halifax Society For the Blind's latest edition of their newsletter, Look Out! In this edition, they share plans for resuming face to face services when the general easing of Covid19 restrictions occurs. They had a marvellous Volunteer Week piece, with feedback about the fantastic work of those who give … Continue reading Halifax Society For the Blind’s Newsletter
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust, which runs Huddersfield Royal Infirmary and Calderdale Royal Hospital would like to hear from people with long term conditions with regard to hospital outpatients: People with long term conditions often have regular follow-up appointments to return to hospital outpatient clinics for their ongoing care. For some patients these visits … Continue reading Patient Survey for Patients with long term conditions
The lifting of the final covid-19 restrictions in England, scheduled for 21 June, has been delayed by four weeks (until 19 July). The Government says this is to head off the risk of a new wave of covid-19 caused by the delta variant. They say the postponement will buy time to vaccinate more people. According … Continue reading Covid-19: Final Restrictions Lifting Delayed To Get More People Vaccinated
As we reported in late May, Calderdale Council is extending the opening of some of its public toilets to seven days a week. Full details below. It's also worth noting that there are a couple of websites that can help you locate public toilets, whether you are searching Calderdale or beyond: https://www.lockdownloo.com/ https://www.toiletmap.org.uk/ Calderdale Council … Continue reading Finding Calderdale’s public toilets
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIOs94YcWHI&t=17s Information in British Sign Language (BSL) about how to contact NHS 111. When you think you need A&E, just contact NHS 111 by phone or online. The NHS will help you right away and if you need urgent care, the NHS can book you in to be seen quickly and safely. NHS 111 is … Continue reading BSL Video Guide To Using NHS 111 Service
Find out how to do a COVID-19 rapid test at home for yourself (or someone else) and report the results. Rapid tests are only for people who do not have symptoms of COVID-19. Video: how to do a rapid test at home There’s separate information on how to do a PCR test on NHS.UK. This is … Continue reading Guide: How to do a rapid lateral flow test at home
Limitless is a new day service for Adults with Learning disabilities, opening in Copley, Halifax in July 2021. They will offer bespoke support for Adults with Learning Disabilities at their facility, set in spacious grounds with outdoor areas. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LimitlessDayServiceHalifax/ Tel: 07711 084205 Email: limitless.calderdale@outlook.com
We are looking for our next Chair of Trustees Since its foundation in 2012 DR UK has significantly grown in profile, influence and reputation. In 2022 we celebrate 10 years of our organisation working together with Disabled People leading change. We are looking for an individual who shares our ambitions and values to lead the … Continue reading Disability Rights UK Newsletter