Since the Health Checks pilot began in November 2021, the Wellness Service have seen over 800 clients and helped spot and prevent serious illness. Early intervention, free support and helping people to help themselves, means fewer people have needed to visit their GP.
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The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for extreme heat from Sunday 17 July.
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As we try to live with COVID as safely as possible, the rise in infection rates and hospitalisations is a reminder that the virus hasn’t gone away.
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We have secured government monies to support delivery of three new Changing Places Toilets.
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Kirklees Safeguarding week returns on Monday 20 June with a packed week of events to help raise awareness of safeguarding issues and how you can report it.
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Carers week is a time that celebrates caring and all the challenges that come with it. Caring is a rewarding role and makes a huge impact to the person you care for as well as the health services who rely on carers to provide this service.
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Our Social Prescribing Link Workers work alongside GP surgeries, supporting people to improve their health and social wellbeing by connecting them to local services and activities within their community.
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Kirklees Council and partners have developed a unique roadshow in aid of Dementia Action Week 16-22 May.
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