Welcome to our consultations page. Here we highlight consultations that are currently being run by Government, local authorities, health bodies and by organisations with an interest in people with disabilities. We believe that having our say is an important part of making the lives of all people with disabilities better.
The Government is once again looking at the Work Capability Assessment, which decides if you are fit for work, if, for example, you have disabilities. This news has not been welcomed by Disability rights groups for a number of …more- The Government is seeking views on the proposed Disability Action Plan and the new areas for action it includes. They want to hear from as many people as possible.This consultation closes at 11:59pm on 6 October 2023 This …more
- The Council’s online Citizens’ Panel is called Talkback. They are currently recruiting new volunteers to ensure that the panel is representative of the broadest range of people who live in Calderdale. It’s a great way for local …more
- There’s an opportunity to give your views on the West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s “emerging Rail Strategy”. Their consultation is now live funtil 3 September 2023. All information, including our survey, can …more
- West Yorkshire’s Combined Authority want you to share your views on their text message real time information service! Here’s what they are asking: Do you use our real time text message service to find out when your …more
- Calderdale Council are currently planning the next steps of their regeneration in Halifax. They’re planning on creating new public spaces improving accessibility, creating areas where people can move around free of traffic, …more
Calderdale Staying Safe is a service for any individual aged 16+ who experience domestic or relationship abuse. Their service is free and confidential, regardless of sexual orientation, gender, disability, religion or ethnic …more- Can you help? Are you a woman with a physical or mental health condition (diagnosed or undiagnosed)? Have you experienced a flood in England? Participants needed for research project Are you interested in participating? If you …more
- West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership Mental Health, Learning Disability and Autism programme is looking at developing some resources and information for neurodivergent children and young people. By neurodivergent, we are …more
- We have received the following letter asking for feedback on proposed work to repair the footbridge at Halifax Railway Station. It looks like the process will involve shutting the footbridge and replacing it with a temporary …more
- Deaf and hard of hearing people are being encouraged to share their thoughts on the standards of care they receive at GPs, dentists, hospitals, and care homes, with the Care Quality Commission (CQC). CQC is particularly keen to …more
- Disabled people’s voices need to be valued and prioritised in the planning and delivery of health and care services. This long read sets out the findings of research carried out by The King’s Fund and Disability …more
- The first results from Census 2021 were published on Tuesday 28 June 2022. This information includes population and household estimates at local authority level rounded to the nearest 100, statistical bulletins, a report on the …more
- Here is a link to an important new petition to Parliament, to: “Implement the Grenfell Tower Inquiry (Phase 1) recommendation to put a legal obligation on building owners and managers to implement Personal Emergency …more
- This is a new petition by the National Deaf Children’s Society. Sign Petition Here You can view this petition in British Sign Language here. We’re a group of deaf young people from across the UK, aged between 15 and 19, and we’re …more
- Active Calderdale are gathering information on physical activity habits, and opinions on how the local area can influence people to be more active. They’ll use this information to make sure that their work targets the people who …more
- Disability Partnership Calderdale’s development worker Julie Stott has been working with Halifax Society for the Blind and the Hospital Managers to look at various aspects of Calderdale Royal Hospital from the perspective …more
- Report: Disability Rights UK The High Court has declared that the Government’s National Disability Strategy is unlawful due to inadequate consultation with Disabled people. Disability activists Miriam Binder, Jean Eveleigh, Doug …more
- This is a newly published report, taken from the Government’s own website. UK’s initial report on the rights of disabled people under the requirements of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities …more
- This is the government’s latest response to the recommendations made by the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in 2016. It covers both 2020 and 2021. UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities …more
- In August, Disabled Motoring UK asked the public to help them with their annual Baywatch campaign. They asked disabled motorists to complete a survey about their parking experiences over the past 12 months. The results have now …more
- As a motoring organising with over 120 years’ experience in helping customers in their time of need, the RAC understand what most people want from breakdown cover. However, they’d like to learn more about disabled drivers and …more
- We’ve had an email from Family Voice Calderdale (FVC), who are holding a focus group on Monday 18th October at 4.30pm via Zoom on this topic with the aim of attendees sharing their experiences of the Community Care Charge …more
- We, at Disability Partnership Calderdale, in conjunction with Halifax Society for the Blind, recently ran a Focus Group looking at ‘Improving hospital services for people with sight loss’. We are now ready to share the feedback …more
- Healthwatch Calderdale would like to hear from people who have experienced delays to health and social care for non-Covid related conditions since March 2020. By completing this 5-10 minute survey, you can help and influence …more
- Calderdale Council, as part of the Vision 2024 project, want your views on your local parks and are running a survey to gather them. The purpose of this survey is to help them understand how their work is impacting …more
- Consultation description This call for evidence launches a technical review of provision of toilets for men and women. Women often have to face excessive queues for toilets or don’t have access to appropriate facilities that meet …more
- Mark Burns-Williamson OBE, West Yorkshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner has launched his latest ‘Community Conversation’ survey, inviting residents across West Yorkshire to share their views on the impact of Covid-19, police …more
- This is an update from the Cross-Government Disability Unit, based in Westminster, with particular focus on shopping and making shops more accessible for disabled people during the pandemic. And how disabled people can feed back …more
- Whether it’s in a public place or online, and because of race, sexuality or disability, being targeted and experiencing a hate crime can be incredibly traumatic and unsettling. That’s why Disability Horizons, the …more