the calderdale voice issue 12 aug-sep 2015
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Barbecues are fun but food poisoning certainly isn’t – especially if your
family and friends are struck down with bugs, passed on through
undercooked or unhygienically-handled food.
Serve up a barbecue that is tasty and safe for your family and friends
and avoid food poisoning by knowing the facts.
www.food.gov.uk/lovebbq
Welcome to the August - September
edition of The Calderdale Voice.
With Barbeque season in full swing, its
important to avoid those dreaded
undercooked sausages. The Food
Standards Agency has everything you
need to know for a well cooked BBQ!
Healthwatch Calderdale has lots of
volunteering opportunities at the
moment to help with our community
engagement, surveys and more. If you
are interested in volunteering with us,
please ring 01422 431095 or email us on
We recently held an annual event to
celebrate our second year and we were
delighted to be joined by the Mayor of
Calderdale (page 3).
All the best,
Emma Worsley, The Calderdale Voice Editor
In 2013, the UK hosted more than 125
million barbecues.
On Saturday 20th June, Healthwatch, in
partnership with local organisation Lead the
Way, hosted an event for adults in Calderdale
with a Learning Disability. The event,
called ‘Your Life, Your Choice’, showcased 21
local support organisations and had several
workshops going on throughout the day
including arts and crafts and a briefing on the
Care Act.
Over 40 people with a Learning Disability
attended the event and the feedback
received about the day was very positive.
Emma Worsley, Healthwatch Calderdale’s
Communications Worker said
“Your Life, Your Choice was a fantastic event
for both the attendees and stallholders.
Our aim was to have an informative event for
people with a learning disability about the
support available and, with Lead the Way’s
support, I think this was definitely achieved‘
Healthwatch Calderdale is a membership
organisation. We make sure that all our
members are kept up to date with
everything related to Health and Social
Care at both a local and national level.
Becoming a member is free of charge and
is open to anyone who lives in Calderdale
and/or receives substantial health and
social care services from any provider
within Calderdale. It is also open to
voluntary and community groups who
supports users of health and social care
services.
To become a member, please email
Healthwatch Calderdale has recently
published their Annual Report for 2014-
15.
The Annual Report was launched at
Healthwatch Calderdale’s annual event
which took place on Tuesday 7th July.
The event, which was held at Halifax
Town Hall, was well attended by the
council, health and other local agencies.
We were also pleased to be joined by the
Mayor of Calderdale, Councillor Lisa
Lambert who was impressed by the work
of Healthwatch Calderdale and the other
organisation stalls.
To download a copy of the annual report,
please visit our website
www.healthwatchcalderdale.co.uk
YouGov research conducted for Stonewall
reveals that lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans
people are facing unhealthy attitudes from
health and social care professionals.
Health and social care services have a duty
to treat people fairly to achieve the best
possible health outcomes and support them
to reach their full potential in the workplace.
However, many LGBT staff and patients are
being poorly treated by health and social
care services in this country, for example:
One in ten health and social care staff
directly involved in patient care have
witnessed colleagues express the belief
that someone can be ‘cured’ of being
lesbian, gay or bisexual.
To read the full report, please visit
www.stonewall.org.uk/unhealthyattitudes
Healthwatch Calderdale would like to hear
local resident’s views and experiences on this
topic so we can look into this on a local
level. If you would like to talk to us about
this, please ring 01422 431099 or email
Healthwatch Calderdale would like to
hear your views on Physiotherapy services
in Calderdale. This task and finish group
has been set up in response to a number
of comments we have received about
local Physiotherapy clinics.
Healthwatch Calderdale have developed
an online survey to gain your feedback
about local Physiotherapy services. The
survey looks at appointment booking,
service facilities and appointment times.
To take part, please visit the Task &
Finish page on our website
www.healthwatchcalderdale.co.uk
For more information, please call 01422
431099 or email
Disposable BBQs take longer always check that your meat is cooked right through.
Healthwatch is the Consumer Champion, or
Watchdog, for health and social care. The
aim of local Healthwatch will be to give
citizens and communities a stronger voice to
influence and challenge how health and
social care services are provided locally.
Healthwatch Calderdale is an independent
body that will raise your views and opinions
on Health & Social Care in Calderdale and to
help make your voices heard.
The feedback we receive from local
residents allows us to understand what the
issues are from the people that use the
services. Your views will help us identify
areas that need to be looked into further.
Please get in touch by calling 01422 431099
or you can email us on
You can also give us your feedback by using
the ’Talk to Us’ page on our website
www.healthwatchcalderdale.co.uk
The Healthwatch Calderdale website offers a number of different services:
Send us your feedback using the ‘Talk to Us’ page
Sign up to be a member of Healthwatch Calderdale
Find out about our volunteering opportunities - recruiting now!
Search for local Health & Social Care services
Keep up to date with news from Healthwatch
Find out where your nearest Healthwatch drop in session is
Watch videos from Healthwatch England
See our Healthwatch Calderdale Twitter feed
Read the Healthwatch Calderdale Pledge
Find out about Healthwatch Calderdale local meetings
www.healthwatchcalderdale.co.uk
Twitter @hwcalderdale
Facebook Healthwatch Calderdale
54% of people will have a barbecue this
summer bank holiday.
Walking can do wonders for your
wellbeing, it’s good for your body, your
minds and best of all, it’s easy and you
don’t need any equipment to get started.
In joining your local health walk, you’ll
have great company, trained walk
leaders and safe walking routes to get you
on your way to a healthier lifestyle.
Everyone is welcome to join in on the
walks although anyone aged 14 or under
will need to be accompanied by an adult.
As you can imagine, you don't need much
at all to get walking. A good pair of shoes
is the most important thing - and you
probably have those anyway.
For more information please call 01422
264745, or email
Everything in life takes time. Sometimes it’s
just taking the time to plan your finances or
to get that boiler fixed. Other times it’s all
about a friendly chat & a cup of tea.
Life can also be tough at times though.
When you lose a loved one, time can feel
like it’s standing still but with some support
& care, the time for healing can begin.
The Later Life Planning and Bereavement
Support Project is run in partnership by Age
UK Calderdale & Kirklees and Calderdale
Help in Bereavement (CHIBS).
The project is there to provide those over
the age of 50 with support for life
necessities & help those struggling to cope
with the loss of a loved one.
For more information please contact
either CHIBS on 0845 0099220 or Age UK
Calderdale and Kirklees on 01422 399830
It is good to talk! The listening project at St George’s Community Trust offers someone the opportunity to be able to off load their problems, issues and worries in a one hour session for a
maximum of 6 weeks.
The role of the Listener is to actively listen and then reflect back what has been self to help the person being listened to find the answers/solutions
themselves.
It is not a counselling or advice service. Signposting will be offered if counselling
or specialist advice is needed.
St George’s Community Trust is a registered charity that delivers a number of different community activities and projects. To find out about the Listening Project or any other projects,
please ring 01422 353613 or email
As women we all wear our own ‘MASK’
We feel we must present ourselves to the
world in a variety of guises / disguises. How
can we change this? Are these expectations
limitations? How can we let the real 'me'
shine through?
Award-winning arts company Verd de Gris are
recruiting participants for a new Autumn /
Winter project. They are interested in look-
ing at the things in life we, as women share
e.g what expectations do we carry with
us or are subjected to everyday?
This is a creative project for women OF ANY
AGE! No creative experience is necessary.
The project will begin from 11th September
At Women Centre, Silver St, Halifax
Verd de Gris’ aim is to creative something
wonderful together; something uplifting that
helps build confidence and improves our
sense of well-being.
For more information please call 07598
387772 or email
We all inherit a range of talents, skills
and personality traits through our genes –
they’re part of what makes us who we
are. But 1 in 25 children also inherit a
genetic disorder that makes their life
very difficult. By pulling on a pair of
jeans and doing something extraordinary
in denim, we will be helping to fund the
vital care and support services that trans-
form their lives.
Jeans for Genes Day invites everyone
across the UK, from nurseries and schools
to companies and individuals, to wear
their jeans for on September 18th in
return for a small donation.
To find out more about the campaign,
please visit the Jeans for Genes Website
www.jeansforgenesday.org
Having the right care is essential for the
wellbeing of all people with diabetes. There
is a minimum level of healthcare that every
person with diabetes deserves and should
expect.
Here are the 15 essential checks and services
you should receive annually.
1. Get your blood glucose levels measured
2. Have your blood pressure measured
3. Have your cholesterol measured
4. Eye screening for signs of retinopathy
5. Have your feet checked
6. Have your kidney function monitored
7. Have your weight checked
8. Get support and quit advice if you smoke
9. Receive care planning to meet your needs
10. Attend an education course to help you
understand and manage your diabetes
11. Receive paediatric care if you are a child
or young person
12. Receive high quality care if admitted to
hospital
13. Get information and specialist care if you
are planning to have a baby
14. See specialist diabetes healthcare
professionals
15. Get emotional and psychological support
For more information, please visit the
Diabetes UK Website
www.diabetes.org.uk
The government is delaying its flagship
policy to cap social care costs under the
Care Act until April 2020, breaking a key pre
-election manifesto pledge.
The cap on the amount self-funders will
have to contribute to their care costs was
due to be introduced from April 2016. Costs
were to be limited to £72,000 for over 65s
and younger adults with disabilities.
Two other key reforms have also been post-
poned until April 2020:
A duty on councils to meet the eligible
needs of self-funders in care homes at
their request and;
A more generous means test for resi-
dential care that the government esti-
mated would have benefited an extra
23,000 people in 2016-17 alone.
The proposed appeals system for care and
support will also be delayed so it can be
considered as part of the forthcoming
spending review.
Source: www.communitycare.co.uk
This summer, Change4Life and Disney
have teamed up to inspire children to get
active with the launch of the new,
exciting 10 Minute Shake Up campaign.
Over a third of children in the UK are
overweight, yet 79% of parents with an
overweight child do not recognise that
they are, and of those that do, 41% do not
realise that it is a health risk.
New for this year, the Change4Life 10
Minute Shake Up campaign encourages
kids to join their favourite Disney team,
including Frozen, Toy Story, Monsters and
Big Hero 6, and enjoy loads of brilliant 10
Minute Shake Up activities to help them
reach the recommended 60 minutes of
physical activity per day.
For more information, please visit the
Change4life Website
www.nhs.uk/10-minute-shake-up
People with darker skin will need to spend
longer in the sun to produce the same amount of vitamin D
Vitamin D is essential for healthy bones, and
we get most of our vitamin D from exposure
to sunlight. Find out how to get enough
without risking sun damage.
Everyone needs vitamin D to absorb calcium and phosphorus from their diet.
These minerals are important for healthy bones.
A lack of vitamin D – known as vitamin D deficiency – can cause bones to become
soft and weak, which can lead to bone deformities. In children, for example, a
lack of vitamin D can lead to rickets. In adults, it can lead to osteomalacia,
which causes bone pain and tenderness.
How do we get vitamin D?
Our body creates most of our vitamin D from direct sunlight on our skin. We also
get vitamin D from some foods – including eggs, meat and oily fish such
as salmon, mackerel and sardines.
How long should we spend in the sun?
Short daily periods of sun exposure without sunscreen during the summer months
are enough for most people to make enough vitamin D. Evidence suggests that
the most effective time of day for vitamin D production is between 11am and
3pm.
NHS www.nhs.uk/Livewell
