Interactive sensory table support library users with dementia
People living with dementia now have access to an interactive, accessible sensory table following a donation from the Friends of Birstall Library.
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Handy equipment exhibition to enable independent living in Kirklees
Together with MedEquip UK we are heading out a special event as part of Occupational Therapy Week, 6-12 November
Read moreOnline social care self-assessments is just a click away
BetterCare Support is an accessible, online social care self-assessment tool. It provides advice, guidance, and signposts service users to the right services, resources and support for their individual care needs.
Read moreHave you recently retired or are you thinking about your retirement?
Retirement is a big life moment. Making financial plans, planning some home improvements, or moving house and spending more time with family and friends, are some of the things we consider long before we step back from work. But what about the extra free time you have on your hands?
Read moreKirklees Integrated Dementia Meeting Centre Pilot
We are running a free pilot Dementia Meeting Centres programme. The programme is in partnership with the University of Huddersfield and Kirklees Dementia Hub aimed at people living with mild to moderate dementia in Kirklees.
Read moreKirklees Council’s Health Chief urges eligible residents to take up the 2023 winter vaccine offer
People who are at higher risk of serious illness from COVID will be invited to get their winter vaccinations starting this week.
Read moreAccessibility review of places and spaces to make Kirklees more inclusive
A key initiative is underway that will see places and spaces reviewed for accessibility in Kirklees.
Read moreKnowl Park House – Build update August 2023
Here’s the latest from our new dementia day care build in Mirfield.
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