Together We Can
We can all play our part to protect ourselves and those around us. Check out the self-care tips and local services information on togetherwe-can.com
My Planned Care
Helpful information and guidance for patients waiting for a hospital consultation, treatment or surgery. www.myplannedcare.nhs.uk
Maintenance Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (MCST)
Specifically recommended to improve cognition, independence and wellbeing for individuals living with mild to moderate dementia.
We are offering MCST in small groups to those who need Dementia support.
Each session will include a range of creative and musical activities, topical discussions, physical activities, quizzes and word/number games.
Sessions will run for 2 hours, with an introduction of welcome refreshments followed by approximately 45 minutes of activity and then finishing on some social time with others attending.
All sessions are carried out by Maintenance Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (MCST) trained staff.
Sessions
Tuesday morning in Huddersfield - Sundale House, 44 Keldregate, Bradley, Huddersfield HD2 1SY
Wednesday morning in Halifax - Rimani House, 14 - 16 Hall St, Halifax HX1 5BD
Please note there are limited spaces. For more information and details on price please contact us on:
Telephone: 01422 252 040
Email: enquiry@ageukck.org.uk
West Yorkshire and Harrogate Healthy Hearts
West Yorkshire and Harrogate Healthy Hearts aims to help reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke for people at highest risk
www.wypartnership.co.uk/our-priorities/long-term-conditions/cvd
Insight therapies
Insight therapies is now Vitaminds Calderdale - part of Vita Health Group:
www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/nhs-services/nhs-mental-health/calderdale/#
Hearing Aid Repairs Clinic
Patients should be made aware that the hearing aid service means they can attend for repairs/batteries on the following days and times at CRH (Calderdale Royal Hospital)
Tuesday 10.00am to 12.00pm
Wednesday 2.00pm to 4.30pm
Friday 11.00am to 1.15pm
This service is available every week at these times. If they want to be seen in the community they will need to ring CRH (Calderdale Royal Hospital) Audiology department who will advise them of which community services are available when.
Self-help books about mental health issues
Reading Well Books should be available to order from all libraries. There is a separate list for children and young people.
View the full list of Reading Well Books that are available here
Want to be more healthy? Worried about your lifestyle?
You can do a detailed online check up with helpful advice at www.patient.info
More help needed? What can your practice offer?
Did you know the practice offers the following services :
Smoking cessation clinics
Healthy weight clinics for one to one weight reduction plans
Upbeat referral for exercise and weight loss
Upbeat family referral for weight problems in young people/ children
Walking-for-health meeting point
Community alcohol clinics for individual help with alcohol related problems or worries
Self assessment section for you to check weight and blood pressure situated in the waiting room
Healthy Early Years
Information on a website and mobile app for parents with information to support your 0-5 year old to be healthy, happy and safe (PDF, 234KB)
Worried you could be at risk of diabetes?
Try this link for an online risk check
www.diabetes.org.uk/riskscore
Contact the practice reception or ask your healthcare professional if you have further questions.
Calderdale Open Minds Website for Children and Young People
www.openmindscalderdale.org.uk
The website is intended to provide advice, information, support and signposting to young people about emotional health and wellbeing.
Virtual Health Education and Prevention Care
The below videos have been created to help patients manage chronic conditions, improve their diet, and exercise routines, and support mental health.
Doctor shows you how to measure blood pressure PROPERLY at home
Menopause & HRT – management information and treatment advice
Borderline diabetes? How to prevent getting Type 2 Diabetes – a doctor explains
The Truth About Statins and High Cholesterol: Your Guide to Better Hearth Health
Chest Infection? – Do you need Antibiotics?
Cancer Screening
The earlier cancer is detected, the better chance you have of treatment and survival.
Find out more about cancer screening and any opportunities available to patients to be screened.