The importance of vaccines was highlighted again this week with a focus on measles and how they can make the body ‘forget’ how to fight infection. We’re taking this opportunity to highlight our vaccination programme at Kirklees Council and why it’s so important to be vaccinated.
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We have received a funding boost for the way we support vulnerable children and young people across the district.
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Dementia affects an increasing number of people in the UK but certain groups are more prone than others based on genetics, medical history and lifestyle. One such group is professional footballers who according to the news this week, are three and a half times more likely to die because of dementia.
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A new initiative to help parents and carers come up with ways for 2 to 4 year olds to get a healthy amount of physical activity has been launched.
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“We need to give more people a chance of happiness, like the happiness that Shared Lives gave to me”
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Mental health is something that’s incredibly important to us all, and is just as important as good physical health.
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Huddersfield and Batley town halls will be illuminated in pink and blue lights to show our support for Baby Loss Awareness Week 2019 (9 to 15 October).
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Fostering a child can be an incredibly rewarding experience – so come along and find out more.
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