Kirklees Council care and support news

Health and social care organisations in Kirklees invited to Connect to support

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:49:39 GMT

Kirklees Council are launching their new website in summer called ""Connect to Support"" for people wanting to buy health and social care support from organisations selling services all in one place. The council are offering local providers across the district an opportunity to register their organisation’s details on the new website.

Kirklees Together February 2012 Edition

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:09:36 GMT

Kirklees Together a magazine for Kirklees Council residents.

Moving More Often

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:27:01 GMT

A training programme suitable for people interested in promoting and/or delivering activity for older and or less mobile or frailer people

Kirklees Care Services Directory

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:00:57 GMT

The comprehensive guide to choosing and paying for care.

Its my health day - Thursday 8th March 2012 10am to 3pm

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:56:55 GMT

Come along to the ""It''s my health"" day for a fun interactive day and the chance to find out what health and well-being services are available to you.

Dementia Adventure

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:28:02 GMT

Offers short breaks designed with people living with dementia and their partners and/or families in mind.

Kirklees Outstanding Women’s Awards 2012

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:48:03 GMT

Kirklees Womens Alliance would like to celebrate the many contributions that women and young girls make to their families, work, communities, businesses and society as a whole which improves the lives and wellbeing of those around them.

Help to stay independent - assistive technology equipment

Mon, 9 Jan 2012 12:26:26 GMT

Kirklees Council provide many services to help you continue to live in your own home.

Living with Dementia in Kirklees - 2011 Edition 1

Mon, 9 Jan 2012 11:04:40 GMT

Live life to the full with the first edition of Living with Dementia in Kirklees an information directory full of advice and support for people with dementia and memory problems and their carers.

Boiler Scrappage Scheme

Fri, 9 Dec 2011 10:23:29 GMT

The Kirklees Council Boiler Scrappage Scheme offers householders a £400 voucher towards the cost of replacing their old G rated boiler to a more energy efficient A rated condensing boiler. To qualify for the voucher the boiler must be certified G rated by a registered engineer and it must be the main source of heating and/or hot water for the home.

Help someone you know get The Right Prescription

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:20:14 GMT

Do you know someone with dementia or are you in touch with a carer for someone with dementia. If so make sure they know about this vital campaign that is designed to help people diagnosed with dementia, their carers, family and health professionals make the right decisions about the prescribing of antipsychotic medicines.

Changing Places at Huddersfield Town Hall

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 13:36:09 GMT

Changing places is a national campaign on behalf of people who cannot use standard accessible toilet facilities.

Mears Home Improvements, Kirklees

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 10:37:24 GMT

Mears Home Improvements-Kirklees is funded by Kirklees Council to help assist vulnerable people to live independently in their own home. Mears also help hospital patients return home to a safer environment.

What is Community First?

Tue, 8 Nov 2011 12:53:39 GMT

Community First is a central government initiative to fund community projects in deprived areas. Allocation of funding to selected wards (Kirklees areas) has been done by the Government.

Start your online journey in Kirklees – get online @ home

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 09:52:39 GMT

Kirklees Council and partners are supporting the "Get online @ home" national initiative to encourage people to access the internet as part of Get Online Week from October 30 to November 6.
The national "Get online @ home" initiative gives everyone the opportunity to buy a low cost, refurbished computer. The price you pay depends on your household income.

The Office of Fair Trading''s doorstop selling campaign

Mon, 3 Oct 2011 13:51:27 GMT

The Office of Fair Trading is warning people, particularly older people or people with a disability to be wary of rogue doorstep traders offering home improvement services.

Prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers - Leaflet

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:28:16 GMT

Prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers - Leaflet

Join Kirklees Carers Gateway on facebook

Tue, 17 May 2011 10:00:27 GMT

Are you an unpaid carer?
Do you look after someone who is ill, disabled or older?
Do you support them with their day-to-day needs and care?

Getting equipped to tackle forgetfulness - top tips guide launched

Mon, 4 Apr 2011 17:16:18 GMT

Getting equipped to tackle forgetfulness - top tips guide launched

Kirklees and Wakefield Independent Mental Capacity Advocate Service

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 09:03:34 GMT

Advocacy Together for Mental Well-being

Kirklees and Wakefield Independent Mental Capacity Advocate Service work with people who lack capacity to make a specific life changing decision for reasons including, but not limited to, learning disabilities, dementia, mental health needs and acquired brain injury.

Kirklees Council Adult Social Services judged excellent

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 09:13:24 GMT

Kirklees Council Adult Social Services and its partners have been judged excellent overall by the Care Quality Commission

New NHS web portal Helping yourself to better health

Fri, 9 Jul 2010 07:43:42 GMT

The web portal will be launched on 12 July 2010. The NHS Kirklees self care team are promoting ‘Helping yourself to better health’ to patients and carers with a long term condition. The portal will provide information to local services, support groups, networks, courses, events and links to national sites such as NHS Choices.

Better Future for the Blind- The Befriending Service

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10:26:01 GMT

The Befriending Service aims to reach people with a visual impairment who may be lonely or living in isolated circumstances.

Improving Dementia Services In Kirklees

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:48:11 GMT

A local plan to provide Kirklees residents with high quality dementia services has been agreed by Kirklees Council in partnership with NHS Kirklees.

Sensory Services make sense

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 08:50:37 GMT

Kirklees Council Adult Services have combined Deaf Services with assessment and support for people with visual impairments. The new service will be supported by a contract with the Society for the Blind of Dewsbury, Batley and District.