This is the story of Luba and Debra. Luba received an invite to attend Cathedral House for her COVID vaccination. Issues with mobility and finances meant she could not get there on her own. So, her GP referred her to Social Prescribing for support. Enter Debra. Debra rang Luba and agreed to organise transport so Luba could attend her appointment.
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The battle against COVID-19 has created many changes to how we live and as the situation changes the rules and messages change too. Unpaid carers have always performed a vital role and that network of support around a person is more important now than ever. But, with a changing situation it can be difficult for carers to feel confident about
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We’re seeing good progress on the new £799k community library for the residents of Birkby and Fartown. Community engagement Kirklees Libraries have now commissioned Edgelands Arts to deliver an exciting, creative consultation with the local community in the Birkby and Fartown areas. Together they will explore key questions on what the new library service offer will look like. They will
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Community Plus Coordinator Hannah King united Kirklees Council teams, a national retailer and community groups to plug the gap in the rural fight to stop the spread of COVID, reaching more than 700 families with vital hygiene products. Hearing the news from Public Health that Covid-19 infection rates were higher in low income areas, Hannah, pictured right, wondered if household
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Even though the weather seems to be going from bad to worse, excellent progress is being made on site at Spen Valley Leisure Centre.
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Congratulations to Jon Davis for receiving a British Empire Medal (BEM) in the 2021 New Year Honours list. Jon has been working at Kirklees Libraries since 2004, and has received the award for services to public libraries during COVID-19. He is currently the Customer Service Manager at Dewsbury Library and is also the Co-Chair of the Public and Mobile Libraries
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Birkby and Fartown will see work commence on the construction of a new library building from next week. Contractors Marshalls will build a library that will benefit not just the local residents but also schools especially nearby Birkby Junior School. Located on Lea Street, the new library will provide additional resource to support children in their reading and overall childhood
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Join Kirklees Libraries for this year’s national Dying Matters Awareness Week 11-17 May, a campaign aimed at highlighting the importance of discussing issues around end of life and encouraging us to open up about our own thoughts on dying, death and bereavement.
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