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There are some temporary changes to level access at Halifax Bus Station (as from 6 December 2023). Level access is temporarily unavailable between the Market St/Northgate entrance (the “top” entrance) and the town …more

Visit the website: http://www.toiletmap.org.uk Everyone will, at some point in the day, need to use the toilet. Some people will need facilities more than others, and some will need to find toilets sooner rather than later. The Great …more

From 30th November West Yorkshire Metro are launching a new orange travel wallet scheme. The orange wallet scheme aims to make it easier for people with communication difficulties or disabilities to use public transport. It’s a …more

West Yorkshire Combined Authority have launched the “Mayor’s Big Climate Chat”. Join the conversation – they’ve launched the Mayor’s Big Climate Chat survey to ask you what your think about the …more

Woodspeen Training are starting a new online course called TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Special Educational Needs and Disability (RQF) on Tuesday 23rd January 2024. This course is perfect for anyone who wants to learn more about …more

Calderdale Forum 50 Plus put out a great monthly newsletter, which includes links to their big online calendar of local events. It’s also full of useful and topical advice, features and news items. If you are over fifty or …more

West Yorkshire police are telling people about a fraud that has successfully targeted two elderly ladies in the Dewsbury area, costing thousands of pounds.  The scam starts with a professional sounding automated message …more

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Empowered People are based in Todmorden and support disabled people in cycling. When: Most Saturdays, 10am to 3pm. Where: Empowered People, Bentley Fielden, Salford Way, Todmorden, OL14 7LF. What: Empowered people offer …more

Cost of Living Newsletter The VSI Alliance Cost of Living team have put together a newsletter with lost of useful information for the winter months. Download a copy via the link above. Information covered includes free events, …more

VSI Alliance Winter Directory 2023/2024 Voluntary Sector Infrastructure (VSI) Alliance team’s winter directory can be downloaded here. It lists organisations of Calderdale that can provide support during the winter months, …more

DEX, the young deaf people’s organisation are holding a joint event with the youth club at Leeds Society for Deaf and Blind People this Friday night. It’s a fab chance to meet other deaf young people and find out …more

Disability Rights UK’s newsletter this month contains a great range of stories – we’ve picked out a couple of the more important ones, below. Subscribe to their newsletter at the foot of their website’s …more

A new multi-storey car park is to be built on the site of the existing car park at Calderdale Royal Hospital. Work will begin in early 2025 with a planned opening in the summer of 2025. Temporary car parking facilities during the …more

West Yorkshire’s Bus Reform consultation is now live until 7 January 2024. All information, including their questionnaire, can be found on the Your Voice engagement platform webpage here: …more

We held our 2023 AGM on Tuesday 28 November at the King’s Centre in Halifax. Amongst the business covered, we elected a new Trustee, Alison Schofield. She joins the following Trustees for 2023-24: Marion Spruce Chair …more

Disabled Motoring UK and National Highways would like to hear about your positive and negative experiences of using motorway service stations. They are keen to find out what is working well and what could be improved for disabled …more

Last year, a workshop was held to gather feedback on the West Yorkshire Network Navigation scheme, which looks at public transport accessibility and communication. The project team has used this feedback to develop the scheme and …more

Calderdale Council have a very useful online directory of warm spaces in Calderdale. These are where people can gather for free in a warm, safe, welcoming place. Maybe to enjoy a hot drink and some company! To find your warm …more

The latest newsletter is out from Look After my Bills, the online consumer guide. You can read it in full here. Below are the main headlines. Octopus, EDF, So Energy & British Gas launch cheaper fixed tariffs – should …more

West Yorkshire’s Bus Reform consultation is now live until 7 January 2024. All information, including our questionnaire, can be found on the Your Voice engagement platform webpage here: …more

The latest Activity Alliance Disability Sport Newsletter is out – below are the headlines, whilst you can read the full newsletter here Call to provide inclusive PE on World Children’s Day World Children’s Day, marked on …more

The Neurodiversity & Entrepreneurship Association, a Community Interest Company run from Shipley near Bradford, is working with West Yorkshire Combined Authority to bring together a group of amazing neurodivergent business …more

Calderdale Stroke Support Group’s new newsletter is out (Download: Calderdale Stroke Support Group Newsletter November 2023) and includes details of their December activities. Monday 11 December: Ho ho ho!!! Christmas …more

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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, …more

See below for details of DEX’s latest social event for young deaf people, a trip to a BSL interpreted performance of Cinderella at Halifax’s Victoria Theatre. Please note the booking information details at the foot of …more

Malcolm Kielty with Hannah Cockroft, during the official photograph session after receiving his Lifetime Achievement award Disability Partnership Calderdale’s Trustee Malcolm Kielty MBE was the recipient of the Lifetime …more

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, …more

Our next Meeting will be on Tuesday 28th November 2023. We’ll begin by enjoying a relaxed buffet lunch with you, before moving on to the important (but brief) business of our Annual General Meeting. That will be followed by a …more

Dealing with money related matters can be off-putting, but there is lots of support for you. The Calderdale council website has a series of sections, linked below, aimed at helping everyone, with lots of information on local …more

Calderdale Council’s Healthy Homes Service can help low-income households make their homes warmer, healthier and cheaper to heat. They have a range of schemes and advice, such as replacement boilers and insulation schemes, to …more

There are some things you can do to help yourself stay well in winter. This includes getting your flu and COVID-19 vaccinations. Here is the NHS’s latest advice on this subject: Flu and COVID-19 vaccinations It’s …more

In a press release, the government have revealed new plans to help disabled students into work after completing their university studies. Here is the press release in full: New Government Planner to help thousands of disabled …more

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WECOrgcKW2A In addition to the Winter Fuel Payment, you can also find out more about the range of government support with the cost of living at https://www.gov.uk/helpforhouseholds Transcript: …more

On 16 November 2023, the Chancellor of the Exchequer and the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions announced a package of employment support measures as part of what the government call their Back to Work Plan. Disability …more

Kirklees Involvement Network is a self advocacy group for people with a learning disability. They have a really busy Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/KirkleesKIN – where you can catch up with this initiative …more

Sometimes families who have disabled children and/or health conditions benefit from a break from their caring responsibilities. Local authorities/trusts now have duties to provide short break services and make clear how families …more

This is Safeguarding Adults Week (20-24 November) and the Calderdale Safeguarding Adults Board and its partners are running a week of activities – you can download the full programme here: Safeguarding Adults Awareness Week …more

The latest insights from Healthwatch Kirklees and Healthwatch Calderdale are available in their comprehensive newsletter – read it here Below is a graphic that shows some of their work:…more

Calderdale Council and Leeds Beckett University are working together on an evaluation of the Warm Spaces programme in Calderdale. They want to find out what worked well and what could work better. To do this, they are doing a …more

To mark Disability History Month, the UK Parliament website is sharing a selection of blog articles from the Parliamentary Archives. They reveal a lot about the legislation and people that have played a part in shaping disability …more

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Whilst we were looking around the new Halifax Bus Station (full video guide here) we had a more detailed look at the Changing Places room which is close to the Woolshops entrance. This room is available to everyone, during bus …more

As the clocks go back and temperatures drop, now’s a good time to get our homes ready for winter. It’s important to think about how to stay warm and protect yourself against plumbing emergencies. WaterSafe, the UK’s register of …more

Warm Welcome Spaces is a national scheme to promote venues that are opening their doors to local communities, offering everyone a free, warm, welcoming and friendly space. Why not explore your local Warm Welcome Spaces via their …more

Calderdale Council’s Healthy Homes Service can help low-income households make their homes warmer, healthier and cheaper to heat. They have a range of schemes and advice, such as replacement boilers and insulation schemes, to …more

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Our sister organisation, Calderdale forum 50 Plus, has just put out its November newsletter. It’s full of useful news and articles. But, best of all, it has a comprehensive calendar of things to do in Calderdale, including …more

Following the release of our video looking at the new Halifax Bus station, we have been asked what the law is about accessing buses in a powered mobility scooter. Here’s a useful guide which covers the local bus provider in …more

Occasionally we feature a commercial product or device. We don’t necessarily recommend it, but we share in the spirit of passing on potentially useful information. Cubbie is a multisensory space of light sound and video, …more

The National Development Team for Inclusion has just carried out a review of advocacy for people with a learning disability and autistic people who are inpatients in mental health, learning disability or autism specialist …more

The STOMP STAMP team at NHS England have created a survey to find out people’s views and experiences about psychotropic medication.  Psychotropic medication is any medication that affects the mind for example, medication used to …more

You can read the Macular Society’s latest newsletter here – below are the headlines and snippets from the main stories: Proposals to transform eye care to be unveiled to politicians Recommendations for a national plan …more

Plans to close hundreds of rail ticket offices in England have been scrapped. Transport Secretary Mark Harper said the government had asked train operators to withdraw their proposals because they failed to meet high passenger …more

An important current consultation concerns proposals to make changes to some of Calderdale’s wards. The Local Government Boundary Commission for England (LGBCE) is asking for the views of local people on its proposed new …more

From this week, millions of households across the UK will receive the second of up to three Cost of Living Payments, totalling up to £900 through 2023/24. The payments made will be staggered over the next couple of weeks, running …more

Despite how beautiful autumn may look, some people struggle to enjoy it due to Seasonal Affective Disorder, commonly known as SAD. Symptoms Persistent low mood. Loss of pleasure or interest in normal everyday activities. …more

The Community Centre is located directly opposite the Church at the top of St Peter’s Ave, Sowerby, Sowerby Bridge HX6 1HB.…more

Local Calderdale Social Enterprise, Visits Unlimited CIC aims to improve access, remove barriers, and make the UK a welcoming and inclusive place through access audits, training courses, speciality consultancy and advice, and …more

Halifax Victoria Theatre’s pantomime this year will be everyone’s favourite rags to riches tale, CINDERELLA! Poor Cinderella works night and day but dreams of a very different life and with an invitation to the royal …more

Calderdale Wheelchair Basketball Club are having a series of “come and try it” sessions of Wheelchair Basketball at Calderdale College’s Inspire Sports Centre Sports Hall, Francis Street, Halifax,HX1 3UZ. The …more

Tod Support (Previously Todmorden Emergency Support)  now has a website http://www.todsupport.org.uk and provides help when you need it for people living in Todmorden who are in need. If you are struggling with the cost of living and …more

The government are pushing a new initiative which they describe as a “back to work boost for disability benefit claimants”. This is what they had to say about the initiative in their Touchbase newsletter, which is …more

The Halifax Society For The Blind’s Christmas Fair will take place at their new premises, 7 Southgate, Halifax on Saturday 25th November from 10am to 2pm. They will be offering refreshments throughout the day in their …more

The Mini Small Item Aid is a product from the http://www.activehands.com website, which has a huge range of aids for people with disabilities. The soft, neoprene glove slides over the child’s hand and the velcro-on palm pad clamps …more

Sign up for alerts Signing up to flood alerts and warnings can give you vital extra time to prepare for flooding. Sign up for the free flood alert service if your home or business is at risk.…more

The disability sport organisation, the Activity Alliance, is committed to ensuring disabled people can be and stay active. Their website is a great resource. With winter creeping up on us and the weather making it harder to get …more

According to the disability sport body, the activity Alliance, England Football is on a mission to improve football for disabled people. They aim to create and sustain a culture across the game, where disabled people have access …more

Looking a the new Halifax Bus Station, including the approaches from the Woolshops, Market Street and Winding Road. What do the access routes in and out of this brand new bus station look like, plus there’s a look at the …more

The Food Poverty Team of the VSI Alliance have sourced a list of places where children can eat for free or for a reduced price during the school term dates. Please find the list of places here…more

Pop over to Youtube to listen to our October podcast. In it you’ll find details of our Christmas party, a range of other upcoming events in Calderdale, plus news and updates, all aimed at the disability community in …more

NHS England’s Learning Disability and Autism programme has been working with the Housing Associations’ Charitable Trust (HACT) to develop a flexible set of hospital to home discharge resources, for people with a learning …more

The older person’s website, Independent Age, has put together a great little guide to advice and support for people with disabilities and long-term health conditions. Attendance Allowance This Independent Age guide explains …more

It’s #GetOnlineWeek! An annual campaign that aims to help find solutions to digital exclusion. If you’re already online, this week, you can help your loved ones get online too by directing them to Get Online Week’s …more

Everyone deserves a safe and secure home. If you live in social housing and you have an issue with your home or your landlord, there are ways to make things right. This website is for tenants living in England only. How do I get …more

The Warm Home Discount (WHD) helpline opened for calls from 16 October: 0800 030 9322 The WHD provides a £150 rebate onto electricity bills for eligible low-income households in Great Britain. Scheme reforms mean that different …more

The Government has released details of the second Cost of Living Payment of 2023. Here’s what they have to say about it, including a BSL Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yh1jjHNdueM Millions of households are …more

Disability Partnership Calderdale would like to invite you along to our annual CHRISTMAS PARTY. It’s totally free to attend and includes a big Christmas buffet. Once again, we will be back at the popular Old Rishworthians …more

Here’s a new consultation being run by West Yorkshire Combined Authority and Tracy Brabin, the Mayor of West Yorkshire: The West Yorkshire Combined Authority believes the way local buses are run needs to change to achieve …more

The Priority Services Register (PSR) is a free UK wide service which provides extra advice and support, including when there’s an interruption to your electricity, gas or water supply. All UK Priority Services Registers have now …more

The latest newsletter from the Making Space Carers Wellbeing Service is available to download here:  Making Space | Carer support for adults living in Calderdale It includes details of: Carers support groups Activity groups …more

The Government’s Disability Unit is recruiting disability experts in the North West and Yorkshire and the Humber to be chairs of its Regional Stakeholder Network. You can find out more, including how to apply, on their …more

Following the partial re-opening of Halifax Bus Station, earlier this month, an Easy Read information leaflet about the new bus station has been published – Easy Read Information (pdf download). There is also a newly …more

Calderdale Wheelchair Basketball Club are having a series of “come and try it” sessions of Wheelchair Basketball at Calderdale College’s Inspire Sports Centre Sports Hall, Francis Street, Halifax,HX1 3UZ. The …more

Here’s a reminder of the support available to you, if you have money worries. The info is available mainly via the Calderdale Council website. Dealing with money related matters can be off-putting, but there is lots of …more

As you may be aware the new Halifax bus station is now in the process of re-opening. The Transport Accessibility Coordinator has offered to do tours of the new facility for Halifax Society for the Blind members. These will take …more

16th October 2023 The Halifax Society for the Blind Eye Alert Newsletter is out and you can Download a copy here Alternatively, here is the plain text version: To join all of our Zoom sessions, use the details below: Link – …more

The Macular Society’s October e-newsletter is out and below are the main stories. You can view the newsletter with links to more on all the topics covered here – View Newsletter New telescopic lens for patients with …more

Calderdale Libraries have launched a new printing service, which sounds great! You can now print directly from your smart-phone at Halifax Central, Brighouse, Hebden Bridge, Elland, King Cross, Sowerby Bridge and Todmorden …more

Accessible Calderdale are running a series of four of their popular “Meet and Eat” events at the Kings Centre (Park Road, Halifax, HX1 2TS) through the next few months. They are aimed at disabled people, families and …more

Get ready for a bone-chilling Halloween experience like no other in Calderdale! As the leaves turn golden and the nights grow longer, our region becomes a hub of ghoulish activities and ghostly fun. From haunted tours to pumpkin …more

Find your local library, opening times and services, search their catalogue, renew and reserve books and manage your library account on their website.  …more

Magpies is an award-winning charity that believes people with learning disabilities deserve to live life to the full. They offer a fun and friendly learning environment, offering a wide variety of activities and opportunities …more

Walking football is a great way to meet people, keep fit and enjoy sport as you get older and if you are coping with physical issues that would prevent you playing the sport in the traditional manner.…more

Last Wednesday, Disability Partnership Calderdale held its first networking meeting at the Shay Stadium, in Halifax. The purpose of the meeting was to strengthen ties with local disability organisations, voluntary groups, local …more

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Thursday 30 November is International Day of Disabled People with a marketplace event at Leeds City Museum. The theme is Transformation, Innovation and Inclusion. The Leeds for All Marketplace will showcase a selection of …more

National Deaf Children’s Society, the leading charity for deaf children, are running BSL courses – the details in their words are below: Learn British Sign Language We have free courses for families to be introduced to …more

The activity Alliance are the national charity and leading voice for disabled people in sport and activity Read more about all the stories from their October newsletter (headlines below) on the Activity Alliance website. Activity …more

On Saturday 21st October, at 2.30pm to 4.30pm, St Paul’s Methodist Church, Tower Hill, Sowerby Bridge HX6 2EQ, the fantastic “Phoenix Brass” coming to perform some musical sets. This event is for anyone over the age of 50, their …more

The mental health charity, mind, are leading the UK’s response to World Mental Health Day, which is on 10th October. Here’s what they have to say about the day, with a suggested action to mark the day, plus links etc …more

The increasing number of working-age individuals in the UK unable to work due to sickness or disability is a growing concern. Unless steps are taken to improve the health of individuals, there is a risk of a significant number of …more

Outlookers is the new name for Kirklees Visual Impairment Network (KVIN) and the Society for the Blind of Dewsbury, Batley & District. Outlookers is a member led organisation that runs support services for people with visual …more

“Care for our future: the roadmap to a sustainable future for adult social care” is a new document from Care England (a registered charity and a representative body for small, medium and large providers of adult …more

Calderdale Council’s website includes a page where you can find a range of support for people who need help to buy food. Find out about community kitchens, food banks and what Government schemes there are for you. Also, how …more

Our next Open Meeting will be on Tuesday 24th October 2023. We’d love you to join us for this friendly, sociable get together which is free to attend, includes a free buffet lunch and where you can also claim your travel …more

Sat 14 Oct About British Sign Language Tour: Erwin Wurm Yorkshire Sculpture Park is running a British Sign Language (BSL) Sculpture Walk led by d/Deaf BSL user, architect, and art facilitator Martin Glover, who will guide you …more

Click on the video below to hear our latest podcast, covering a range of news and a guide to Shibden Park for wheelchair users. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivxCB_7mmwU  …more

On the 18th of October from 11 – 2pm you are invited down to Illingworth Moor Methodist Church for a ‘Meet and Eat’. The event is for disabled people, families and carers and is an opportunity to meet friendly, like-minded …more

Disability rights UK has written to all its supporters asking them to sign a petition to support a new Disabled People’s Manifesto they are promoting. Here’s what they said in their communications, with links to the …more

2023 Euan’s Guide Access Survey Supported by Motability Operations is now open Motability is working with disabled access charity Euan’s Guide for a third year to give you the opportunity to share your views on disabled access. …more

The website http://www.accessable.co.uk has put together a reading/viewing/listening list to coincide with the start of National Inclusion Week. Here’s what they have to day about it: We have compiled a list of disability media we …more

This is from the Government’s Touchbase newsletter, which cover Department for Work and Pensions’ updates. Although we continue to prioritise new claims for a Work Capability Assessment, we plan to conduct more …more

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From Sunday 1st October 2023, Halifax Bus Station will be partially reopening with a new Travel Centre, toilet facilities and some bus services. Construction works will continue until early 2024 to finish the remainder of the new …more

Todmorden Learning Centre and Community Hub has officially opened its Changing Places toilet, the first of its kind in Todmorden. The new facility is open to all (not just people attending activities in the building) and includes …more

The RNIB shop is a great source of ideas, gadgets and information about making the lives of people with visual impairments easier. If you want to check out their newest products, pop over to their website they also have …more

Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) is a government-provided support to cover the study-related costs you have because of a mental health problem, long-term illness or any other disability. This can be on its own or in addition to …more

Here’s the government’s own press release about this new scheme. 25,000 people to be helped into work as government ramps up roll-out of flagship Universal Support scheme Up to 25,000 people will benefit from new …more

Healthy Minds are calling all swimmers, from novice to pro, to take the plunge for a great cause: better mental health for everyone in Calderdale! When: Sunday, October 1st, 2023, at 2:00 PM Where: Choose your local participating …more

In June and July 2023, our sister organisation, Calderdale Forum 50 Plus, ran a short survey of older people to find out more about their activity levels and access to health & fitness. The survey was promoted through the …more

Recipe for Change: building support for an industry levy to help make our food healthier Thirty-six well-known health organisations, Royal Colleges and charities have joined forces in the Recipe for Change campaign, calling on …more

Disability Partnership Calderdale’s September 2023 podcast is now out and it contains the usual range of news, events and info. Find out about what Shibden Park has to offer wheelchair users; hear about events in Todmorden …more

The Government has announced that Fifty million pounds has been allocated to local authorities to help older people and those with disabilities live safely and independently in their own homes. Additional funding to help older …more

This month’s newsletter from the Macular Society is now out – you can read it here Below are some of the headline stories in the newsletter: Second drug for dry AMD becomes available in the US Another new drug to …more

A new report, published this week by the King’s Fund, examines the impact of IC(E)TRs, which are meetings intended to improve the treatment of people with a learning disability or autistic people in long-term segregation. …more

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust are inviting members of the public to a special open day on Thursday 21st September to look around their brand-new A&E at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary before it opens. To book …more

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Calderdale Council have secured funding through the Changing Places Consortium to install a Changing Places toilet at Ogden Water.  Work is currently underway to reconfigure the existing disabled toilet to create space to allow …more

The Fire Service has recently highlighted the rise in fires caused by lithium batteries overheating, which are used in a range of everyday items including mobile phones, mobile computer devices, toothbrushes, electric bikes and …more

On Wednesday the 23rd of August, Happy Days launched Halifax’s first Social Supermarket, relacing their foodbank. This is what they say about the change: “This move from a foodbank will promote choice, dignity and empower …more

Download the newsletter here: Eye Alert 04.09.23 Halifax Society for the Blind CIO’s latest newsletter is out – download a copy above or read the plain text version below: Eye Alert w/c 4th September 2023 To join all …more

September sees this year’s running of the Heritage Open Days Festival, England’s largest community-led festival of history and culture, involving thousands of local volunteers and organisations. Every year in September it brings …more

Accessible Calderdale is holding a FREE Meet and Eat event for disabled people, family members and their carers in a relaxed and friendly space. On Thurs 14th September, 11am – 2pm At Square Chapel. Ring 07596707795 to book…more

Rogue Traders target older and more vulnerable people with offers of services and products that are bogus, over-priced or both. Key indications that you could be dealing with a Rogue Trader They turn up at the door unannounced …more

Ilkley Active Travel Hub are part of a team organising a car free festival with adaptive bikes for disabled users to try. Come and try the cycle track on the Grove and a much larger car free area to use too. There will be some …more

Deaf Experience Limited (DEX) is a charity which campaigns nationally to improve access to education, wellbeing and quality of life for deaf and hard of hearing young people. Here’s what they say about themselves: We …more

The death of someone you’re close to can be devastating. Despite being an almost universal experience, bereavement affects everyone differently, and at times it can leave you feeling very alone. With National Grief Awareness Day …more

The website lookaftermybills.com is a good independent source of financial information and they have three useful articles online at the moment, all related to the new Energy price cap. New Energy Price Cap announced – how …more

Although the actual date has yet to be confirmed, the new Halifax bus station is due to open in the next few weeks. We will update you when we have a precise date. In the meantime, here are a couple of images of the new building: …more

The Calderdale Stroke Support Group’s latest newsletter is out and available to download: (Calderdale Stroke Support Group Newsletter August 2023).  their contact details are in the newsletter, should you wish to get in …more

A partnership between Citizens Advice and Yorkshire Building Society is making advice available to more people in our area. The partnership sees Citizens Advice advisers hold free, impartial and confidential appointments in …more

New research, released on 22 August 2023 by the Institute for Fiscal Studies, finds that differences in rates of disability between education groups are larger than differences by age. This comes as the UK has seen a dramatic …more

The UK Government is refusing to attend a meeting at the UN to review its treatment of Disabled people under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD). It has told the UN Committee that …more

Get Yourself Active is a programme run by the leading national user-led pan-disability charity Disability Rights UK. here’s what they say about it: Since we began in 2015, we have worked tirelessly to increase Disabled …more

This article is part of Calderdale’s Winter 2023-24 Cost of Living Factsheet, a really useful guide published by Calderdale Council. Energy bills for gas and electricity will drop slightly this winter but will remain high. …more

SignVideo provide live and on-site British Sign Language (BSL) video interpreting. Their service is available across the UK and they work with, amongst others, NHS 111, Department for Work and Pension, Northern Ireland Health and …more

This presentation by Pauline Connolly from Calderdale Sign Language Interpreting about the Calderdale sign language service, took place during our 22 August 2023 Open Meeting. Pauline gave us some excellent insights into the …more

Phone Loop This clever little “helper” attaches to the back of your phone with a strong sticky pad and stays put. Slide a finger through to keep an easy grip of your phone when texting or scrolling. Flip the phone …more

Unsure how to use a mouse and surf the internet? Do you want to develop your skills and confidence in the digital world? Available both at Heath Training Centre or out in the community, learning digital skills can help you in …more

The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has announced eligibility for a COVID-19 booster vaccine for autumn 2023 The advice for this autumn is to offer the vaccine to people at high risk of serious disease and …more

Charity Pig Racing – Enjoy an evening of fun and fund raising for the Halifax Panthers Wheelchair Rugby League Club. Held at the ever popular Volunteer Arms Wakefield Road Copley Halifax, HX3 0UD Saturday 14th October, 1st …more

A new article with Frequently Asked Questions about dentistry and dental service has recently been published by West Yorkshire Health & Care Partnership, who run the NHS in our region – below are the questions – …more

The older people’s organisation, Ageing Better, is pushing for more action on making homes accessible – here’s what they have to say on this important issue: Over a year has passed since the government committed …more

If you’re going on holiday or leaving your home a for a few days for some other reason, there are a few things you can do to make sure it’s as secure as possible: Don’t leave a spare key in a hiding place, like under …more

Thursday 28th September  Wheels for All is a dynamic initiative delivered at Leverhulme Park’s running track in Bolton! The program, run by Cycling Projects, bursts with energy and enthusiasm as it provides adapted cycling …more

Do you or anyone you know struggle to pay for food and fuel or need support with budgeting? Are you finding it difficult to pay your Council Tax or unsure what benefits you can claim? Calderdale Council’s Early Advice and …more

Magpies, who work with adults with learning disabilities and are based in Halifax are currently recruiting – here are the roles they are looking to fill: Magpies – Outreach Supervisor (Closing Date 5pm, 21st August …more

The Open University has launched two free courses aimed at supporting professionals and families who care for older people with learning disabilities. The two new courses, which are available now on the OU’s free learning …more

If you worry about what would happen to the person you care for if you were involved in an emergency then an emergency back-up plan might help. The Carers’ Wellbeing Service has a scheme that aims to provide peace of mind …more

Citizens Advice Calderdale are working with partners to find out from residents how they’ve been affected by the increased cost of living.  This survey should take no more than 4 minutes to complete and will help them build …more

If you live in an area prone to flooding, it might be worth popping the 28th September in your diary. On that date, the Environment Agency will sound eight Flood Warning Sirens across the Upper Calder Valley between 11:00am – …more

West Yorkshire Combined Authority, who are responsible for the project have released a map of the soon to be completed Halifax Bus Station. It will be part of a range of information that will be available ahead of the opening of …more

Martin Coyd, the General Manager of England Wheelchair Rugby League has written to all the clubs in the country about moves to make a women-only strand of the sport a reality in the near future. Here’s what he said in the …more

The latest newsletter from the Macular Society is out – you can read it here Here are the headlines from this newsletter: ‘Inspiring’ pop singer and Macular Society patron Vince Hill dies age 89 We pay tribute …more

You can find out what the Halifax Society For The Blind are up to in their latest newsletter, which details many of the groups and activities they run. 7 August Newsletter (pdf) Here are a few of their headline news items: …more

Our next Open Meeting will be on Tuesday 22nd August 2023. We’d love you to join us for this friendly, sociable get together which is free to attend, includes a free buffet lunch and where you can also claim your travel expenses! …more

Below is the Disability Rights UK August Newsletter: Welcome to our August 1st E-Bulletin from Disability Rights UK! This week we’re bringing you the latest updates and news, including information about the new law passed …more

Read the 2022 Report https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMvcHruA2Cs Background Information The British Sign Language (BSL) Act (2022) requires the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions to publish a report on what ministerial …more

Greener Women Sustainability Courses are being held at the Women Centre Halifax Join their Greener Women Free Short Sustainability sessions to find out more about recycling and upcycling, reducing energy costs, reducing food …more

As families feel the effect of the cost of living increases, VSI Alliance has collated some information on local and national restaurants and supermarket cafés that are offering promotions to provide value for money food to feed …more

The YMCA in Halifax run a free school uniform service accepting donations of uniforms from all Calderdale schools. To collect or donate uniforms, visit the shop on Crossley Street in Halifax. No appointment or referral is needed. …more

Quad Rebuild are a charity based in West Yorkshire and their annual Summer Fayre is in Halifax. Enjoy a huge range of activities, performances and stalls including food & drinks from around the world, children’s stalls and a …more

Run by Experience Community, this course will take place once a week over a 6-week period and will include aspects such as appropriate pushing technique, manoeuvring in tight spaces, through doors, and negotiating slopes, steps …more

The Inspire, Motivate, Transform scheme in Todmorden has a range of classes offering dance, exercise and movement. Many of them are aimed at older people and people with limited mobility. Their weekly timetable is below along …more

Dealing with money related matters can be off-putting, but there is lots of support for you and Calderdale Council have put together a lot of information on their website to help you. The sections below are to help everyone, with …more

Over the 2023 summer holidays Halifax Society For The Blind are planning to run two new groups: 1/ A family group for visually impaired children under the age of 11yrs and their parents/ grandparents or carers. At this group, …more

Here’s the latest list of HSB events and activities (27 July 2023) To join all of Zoom sessions, use the details below: Link – https://zoom.us/j/9683947679 Phone – On any phone, dial 0131 460 1196, then enter …more

DEX’s next event for deaf 17-30 year olds is on 2nd September at Shibden Hall in Halifax. They will be going for a walk and a picnic! You can also watch the BSL information here: https://youtu.be/XS1ageHCe7g Please text or …more

The Royal Association for Deaf People (RAD) are partnering with Cloverleaf Advocacy to provide advocacy support to deaf people in Calderdale. Their support includes: Care Act advocacy, where they are going through an assessment …more

Occasionally we like to highlight products that we have seen and which impress us with their practicality. Active Hands is an online shop that sells a wide range of products to help people with disabilities in their everyday …more

We recently paid a visit to Shibden Park, which is located just off the A58, a couple of miles from the centre of Halifax. The lower end of the park includes a cafe and we planned a visit to include a coffee and a walk around the …more

We recently paid a visit to Manor Heath Park, which is sandwiched between Skircoat Green and Savile Park, just outside the centre of Halifax.  Here’s a video that shows many of the paths and walkways of the venue, including …more

New Adjustments Passports, launched recently by the government, will help those leaving the Armed Forces with an injury, disability or health condition to start and stay in work. The passport provides a transferable record of any …more

Here is the Calderdale Stroke Support Group Newsletter July 2023 Looking ahead, their Barbecue is being held on Monday 14 August at the Blackley Cricket Club, Halifax, HX5 0TE. They will be there from 13.30 onwards. Food, drink …more

Erica Ward, Transport Accessibility Coordinator for West Yorkshire Combined Authority is looking for feedback on Travel Assistance Cards. Travel Assistance Cards have been designed to help people using public transport who have …more

If you or someone in your household claims Universal Credit, you could pay as little as £12 per month for your broadband. All major providers also include people on Pension Credit, Employment and Support Allowance, Jobseeker’s …more

Calderdale Sport Services have Healthy Holiday provision running at Mixenden Activity Centre and Todmorden Sports Centre. Cultural Services have provision running at Kings Cross Library, Akroyd Library, Bankfield Museum and …more

You can now stay connected whilst browsing the lovely independent shops, cafes and eateries in Halifax Borough Market. Just look for ‘BM Guest’ in available networks – you will need an email address to join. …more

Group 1 : The Inbetweeners Formerly known as the Working Age Group, The Inbetweeners meet at 6pm on the 4th Thursday of every month. Each session will cost £1.50 with refreshments included Group 2 : Youth Group A group created …more

More cafe dates from Dementia Friendly North Halifax – the address is Blackburn House Nursery Lane, Halifax HX3 5SJ…more

Following on from the success of our recent Shibden Scooter Social event, we are running three more short walks, suitable for wheelchairs, powered scooters and people with mobility issues. Each walk will be 1km long and is …more

Accessible Calderdale are running another of their popular Meet and Eat events. Join them for food and good company – they welcome all disabled people, family members and carers to their regular events When: Thursday 20th …more

Summer is a great time to cycle, as you get the dual mood-boosting effects from sunshine and being active. The Cycle for Health programme, funded by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s CityConnect, has plenty of courses …more

Halifax Society for the Blind’s new Social Café and Sight Centre, their social café and sight centre is now open Monday to Friday from 10am to 2pm – it is located opposite Wilko’s in the Town Centre – Corn Market, …more

The RNIB (Royal National Institute for the Blind) are hosting their very first Community Connection and Campaigning Roadshow. RNIB and Leeds Hearing and Sight Loss Service are combining together for a one day event talking about …more

According to the government’s latest newsletter, most people entitled to the £150 Disability Cost of Living Payment will have been paid automatically between 20 June and 4 July. however, customers can now report a missing …more

The Macular Society’s latest newsletter is out. See below for all the headlines. You can read the full newsletter here “As a mother, it’s one of the hardest things to face” Ten-year-old Freddie was diagnosed with Stargardt, …more