Healthwatch Calderdale

The University College London would like to understand the effects of social isolation measure upon peoples mental health. If you would like to contribute to this research please follow the link https://www.marchnetwork.org/research

We might be able to sort out some little prizes for the people who get the most nominations. Get your vote in today ­¤æŹ#CovidHero

If you know a young person needing support then give Youth Works Calderdale a follow. They have a daily duty worker who is dealing with enquiries and young people in crisis. This online service is open between 10am ŌĆō 6pm Monday ŌĆō Friday. Follow them on Facebook for more details.

We have had lots of people asking us for accessible information about Coronavirus. Here is an an explanation of social distancing in British Sign Language

Changes to Doctors services in Calderdale

Pharmacy opening hours for Easter bank holidays

Calderdale's Open Minds Partnership has worked with parents & young people with autism and ADHD to explain more about the process of assessment & they've done this FAQs to help others. Scroll down the page to find out more: https://www.healthwatchcalderdale.co.uk/c hild-and-adolesceŌĆ”/

Please ensure that if you are collecting a prescription or purchasing medicines from a pharmacy you continue to follow the social distancing guidance.

If you are interested in helping and supporting people in Calderdale over the next few weeks then this link is for you.

This is a great resource to help parents explain coronavirus to younger children: https://img1.wsimg.com/ŌĆ”/A%20Kids%20Gui de%20To%20CoronaviruŌĆ”

We have seen lots of things on social media about social distancing but this video from Vox news in America really hit home with us. Please take 3 minutes out of your day to ensure we are reducing the spread within the UK. #KindKirklees

Do you know someone who speaks Urdu? These fantastic posters share some advice about staying at home.
To find MORE languages, including Polish, Farsi, Russian and Arabic: https://drive.google.com/ŌĆ”/193qQN9l04Dv f0N9L5zeWTiXK_DRbrAxg
Spread to those who need it!
... #coronavirusuk #covid19uk #urdu #information
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Do you know someone who speaks Urdu? These fantastic posters share some advice about staying at home.
To find MORE languages, including Polish, Farsi, Russian and Arabic: https://drive.google.com/ŌĆ”/193qQN9l04Dv f0N9L5zeWTiXK_DRbrAxg
Spread to those who need it!
... #coronavirusuk #covid19uk #urdu #information
See More

We have seen a lot of people sharing cards to post through neighbours doors, it is fantastic that the community is looking out for each other. We noticed that the cards weren't very printer friendly so we have turned them into a word document to help #KindKirklees #viralkindness https://healthwatchkirklees.sharepoint.co m/ŌĆ”/Eatfvd2MUvJMjMŌĆ”

We have seen lots of things on social media about social distancing but this video from Vox news in America really hit home with us. Please take 3 minutes out of your day to ensure we are reducing the spread within the UK. #KindKirklees