Calderdale Stroke Support Group (SAVG) publish monthly newsletters. You can download their latest edition at the foot of this page. The Group meets as follows: 1/ on the second Monday of every month at: Maurice Jagger Centre,Winding Road, Halifax HX1 1UX 2/ on the last Wednesday of every month at Mereside Café, Shibden Park, Halifax … Continue reading Calderdale Stroke Support Group Newsletter
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Campaigners call on Government to provide more financial support to Disabled people A parliamentary debate on Cost-of-Living payments for Disabled People recently took place, after over 40,000 people signed petitions set up by campaigners Rachel Curtis and Abigail Broomfield. Learn more about how we've been supporting this campaigning on our website. '14 million people are Disabled … Continue reading Disability Rights UK Newsletter
Here's the latest (19/05/2023) newsletter from Disability Rights UK. As ever, it's an excellent read full of good strories: DR UK oppose Illegal Migration Bill Disability Rights UK has joined 175 civil society organisations calling on the Government to withdraw the Illegal Migration Bill. A petition to withdraw the Illegal Migration Bill can be found on Liberty's … Continue reading Disability Rights UK Newsletter
This is the latest advice from West Yorkshire Police: During the Summer months there tends to be an increase in insecure and sneak-in Burglary offences across the Calderdale District, with Suspects entering properties via open windows and unlocked doors. We will continue to conduct proactive and targeted high visibility patrols across the area. Please follow … Continue reading Burglary Prevention – Advice From West Yorkshire Police
If you have Limb Difference in one hand or one-sided weakness that makes daily tasks frustrating or limits your access to sports or hobbies, did you know that there are a range of solutions designed especially with you in mind? From gripping aids to support you in the gym, to products to support you with … Continue reading One-Handed Solutions from Active Hands
This is a great little article with exam season looming: Exam Tips for Disabled Students Including some tips from Students at Whizzkidz With help from Whizzkidz here are some exam tips for disabled students. If you’re a student with a disability, you might find that exams can be an extra bit tricky to navigate. But … Continue reading Exam Tips for Disabled Students
To help combat a backlog in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, NHS England introduced guidance that at least 25% of outpatient appointments should take place remotely. This video explains how remote appointments work, when they will be used and the benefits of the system. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-LSqNAWSns&list=PLSEYtPE8N90_r7sf5VQqQZikLQC_Owbud
This is the latest newsletter from Halifax Society for the Blind CIO To join all of our Zoom sessions, use the details below: Link - https://zoom.us/j/9683947679 Phone - On any phone, dial 0131 460 1196, then enter the meeting ID 968 394 7679, HSB News and Events Welcome to our new bi-weekly news and events … Continue reading Halifax Society for the Blind Newsletter – Eye Alert
This is Calderdale Council's "Next Chapter" newsletter that looks at major projects in the area and reports on progress and future plans: ‘Calderdale is a great place to invest, with a distinctive and unique history and an exciting future.’ This is the message that Calderdale Council will be taking to the UK’s Real Estate Investment … Continue reading Calderdale Investment News
Many thanks to the many people who joined us for our Coronation Garden Party, on Friday 5 May. We really enjoyed an afternoon of music, good food and excellent company!