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Have your say on how health services are delivered across West Yorkshire by Feb 20th
NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (NHS WY ICB) is asking people and communities to come forward and share their views on how health services should be delivered to them locally, and across West Yorkshire.
With the passing of the Health and Care Act 2022, there is a requirement for integrated care systems (like the West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership) to develop an integrated health and social care strategy and for integrated care boards to develop a joint forward plan to deliver the NHS components.
Building on the West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership (WY HCP) Five-Year Strategy ‘Better health and wellbeing for everyone’ published in 2020, the Partnership has coproduced a refreshed draft strategy. The Partnership is now seeking people’s views on how its ambitions for the NHS will be achieved in a new joint forward plan for the area. The plan will be published by the 30 June 2023.
People can have their say by completing a short survey online at https://bit.ly/wyviews
or by contacting their local Healthwatch by Monday 20 February 2023 to answer a few questions. More information is available on the WY HCP website at wypartnership.co.uk/your-views
Lower Valley Ward Forum dates and Venues Jul-Aug 2022
Please find below information on the next Ward Forum meeting dates for each ward, as well as contact information.
Elland
Next forum: Tuesday 26th July (6.30pm start).
Venue: Willow Court, Victoria Rd, Elland, HX5 0PL.
Greetland and Stainland
Next forum: Thursday 28th July (6.30pm start).
Venue: Via Zoom. For login details, please email Graham Gibbons.
Hipperholme and Lightcliffe
Next forum: Thursday 4th August (6.30pm start).
Venue: Via Zoom. For login details, please email Graham Gibbons.
Brighouse
Next forum: Monday 8th Aug (6.30pm start).
Venue: Brighouse 6th Form, Halifax Rd, Brighouse HD6 1AY .
Work Club at Elland Children’s Centre
FREE guidance & support with job searching & CV writing for families & young people looking for work, training, volunteering opportunities, apprenticeships or short courses.
Every Monday – 1:00pm to 3:00pm at Elland Children’s Centre, Boxhall Road.
Go along for a cup of tea and a chat or call Elland Children’s Centre on 01422 266197 for more information.
Cherishing Churchyards Week – Walk in St Matthew’s Churchyard
As part of Cherishing Churchyards Week, the Friends of St Matthew’s Churchyard, Lightcliffe will welcome any visitors on Sunday 17 June, 2:00pm-4:00pm. The churchyard is on Wakefield Road opposite the Sun Country Inn surrounding its iconic tower. It is a lovely time to visit with many wild flowers on view.”
You are always very welcome to wander around St. Matthew’s Churchyard, Lightcliffe which has been restored over the past few years. If you can’t visit the churchyard this week, then visit www.lightcliffechurchyard.org.uk and take a virtual tour or trace a family headstone.
Have you considered reviewing your energy provider?
Have you thought about switching your energy provider, but not found the time to do it?
Ofgem and Calderdale Citizen’s Advice give really easy to follow support with Energy Best Deal and www.goenergyshopping.co.uk.
Come to one of our drop in sessions in March 2018 (see below for dates and venues), and we’ll help you find your options there and then, using an impartial tool.
You’ll need to bring this information with you :
- The name of your supplier and the tariff you are on
- How much energy you used in the last year
- How you currently pay for your energy
- Your postcode
This information is on your bill and annual statement from your energy supplier – ring us if you’re not sure how to find it.
If you are on a pre-payment meter, you may not save as much by switching , but it may still be worth your while coming to the drop in.
If you’re not sure whether the drop in is for you , or want to know more please contact Liz Broadley on 07852 173723 or email Liz.broadley@nhpltd.org.uk
| Time | Date | Venue |
| 10am -12noon | Thursday 8 March | Northowram & Shelf Children’s Centre Hub, Northowram Library, Lydgate HX3 7EJ |
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2pm—4pm
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Monday 12 March | Creations Community Children’s
Centre HX2 0QD |
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1pm –3pm
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Wednesday 14 March |
Field Lane Children’s Centre HD6 3JT
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Have your say! Brighouse Ward Forum – 17 January 2018
Open to anyone who lives, works and learns in Calderdale, ward forums are a way to get involved in your local area.
By discussing what’s important to you, in an open meeting, the Council and its partners can plan for the future and make a difference to your neighbourhood.
Wednesday 17 January 2018, 6.30pm arrival for 7pm start.
Mulberry Suite, Sixth Form College, Parsonage Lane HD6 1AY
For more information on ward forum meeting see Lower Valley Forum
Play Disability Football with Greetland Goldstars FC
If you or someone you know have a disability and are looking to try something new, whilst learning new skills, getting fitter and meeting new people then disability football may be just the thing for you.
Greetland Goldstars have sessions every Saturday – 11am to 12pm at 3Gi Soccer, Shaw Lodge Mills, Halifax, HX3 9ET
Age 7 year and upwards welcome although under 16’s should be accompanied by an adult unless approved by a coach.
For further information call John King on 07982 801988 or email kingyjs1965@gmail.com.
Greetland Goldstars Girls Team – Have Fun, Make Friends, Play Football
Greetland Goldstars are currently searching for new players to join the girls football teams, the Wildcats which play in the West Riding Girls League. Training sessions for under 9’s and under 11’s teams are every Thursday – 5.00pm to 6.00pm at 3Gi, in Halifax.
If you are interested in joining the team please contact John King at kingyjs1965@gmail.com or call 07982 801988.
FREE Soup and Sandwich evening at Southgate Methodist Church – Tonight!
On the last Friday of every month, enjoy a FREE Soup and Sandwich evening between 6pm
The Soup and Sandwich evening is open to anybody in the community (Elland & District) who are on their own (or couples who feel socially isolated ) and who wish to come for food, warmth, company and conversation are very welcome.
Go along on Friday 27 October – 6pm to 8pm
At Southgate Methodist Church, Elland, HX5 0EX
The project is also open to anybody (Singles or couples) who are unable to provide food for themselves.
Greetland Goldstars Girls Team – Training now!
Greetland Goldstars are currently searching for new players to join the girls football teams, which play in the West Riding Girls League. Training sessions for under 9’s and under 11’s teams are every Thursday – 5.30pm to 6.30pm
at Greetland Community Centre, Rochdale Rd, Greetland, HX4 8JG – Directions
If you are interested in joining the team please contact John King at John.king@kcom.com or call 07982 801988.
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