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Staying Well
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NHS still open for business
Things are strange at the moment because of #COVID19, but remember the NHS is still #OpenForBusiness. You must still contact your GP or the 111 service if you need medical help, or 999 in emergencies, and to go to hospital if you are told to. #HelpUsHelpYou #InItTogether Read the Twitter post here
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My Hero is You! Story book to help children and young people cope with COVID-19
A new story book that aims to help children understand and come to terms with COVID-19 has been produced by a collaboration of more than 50 organizations working in the humanitarian sector, including the World Health Organization, the United Nations Children’s Fund, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the International Federation of Red Cross…
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Guidance to help vulnerable individuals, groups and communities
This document provides a summary of the main guidance produced to help vulnerable individuals, groups and communities to protect themselves and others from COVID-19, and to manage the impact of shielding and social distancing. It is intended to be an ‘easy access’ document for a range of organisations in local areas who support vulnerable people, groups…
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ChatHealth, a confidential text messaging service for children, young people and families
Healthy Futures Calderdale has introduced a new way for school-aged children and young people and families to access advice and support about any physical health or emotional wellbeing Access ChatHealth: https://chathealth.nhs.uk ChatHealth is an NHS-approved secure and confidential text messaging service. To access ChatHealth, TEXT 07480 635297 (young people) or 07507 332157 (parents/carers) to…
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Covid-19 guidance for extremely vulnerable translated in other languages.
You can find guidance on shielding and protecting those defined as extremely vulnerable on medical grounds from COVID-19 on the Gov.uk website. This advice is currently provided translated in some foreign languages (Arabic, Bengali, Cantonese, Mandarin, French, Gujarati, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Urdu, Welsh). The direct link is here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19 This guidance is for people who…
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West Yorkshire Trading Standards Newsletter Scam Alert 15.05.2020
This weekly alert outlines trending fraud patterns during the current COVID-19 pandemic and what we can do to stay protected. West Yorkshire Trading Standards News Alert issue 5 15.05.2020 Outline of trending scams: Young mums facebook accounts cloned and contacts approached to ask for financial support Fraudulent Citizens Advice calls claiming to write off 70%…
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Noah’s Ark counselling services are now available online
Noah’s Ark Centre have now successfully transitioned all their counselling services to online formats. Due to the Coronavirus lockdown, the centre had suspended all their face-to-face consultation. Since Monday the 11th of May 2020, they have been able to offer help and support online via videochat or over the phone. Read the following excerpt from…
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Together Housing Calderdale support for people over 60
If you live in Calderdale and need support to continue living independently in your own home and are aged 60 or over – we may be able to offer some FREE help and support. The length and amount of support will vary depending on your personal needs. We will work with you to find out…
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Macmillan May 2020 Information Service Newsletter
Macmillan have released their latest Information Service Newsletter for May 2020. You can find details about the organisation’s progress, service provisions during the lockdown and information around the current COVID-19 situation, including available help. Read the Macmillan May 2020 Information Service