Calderdale Learning Disability Health Team

16/10/2026

World menopause day - 18 October

To mark world menopause day on the 18 October and to help to increase understanding of the menopause we are sharing some resources that you may find helpful.

https://www.mencap.org.uk/easyread/menopause-easy-read

https://themenopausecharity.org/information-and-support/living-with-other-conditions/easy-read-menopause-information-in-english-and-welsh/

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/menopause-and-perimenopause/

Find out about menopause and perimenopause symptoms, treatments and things you can do to help.

15/10/2026

Be a handwashing hero! Today is global hand washing day.

Washing your hands is one of the easiest ways to protect yourself and others from illnesses such as food poisoning and viruses such as flu and coronavirus (COVID-19).

For more information, including a video showing how to wash your hands, visit:

Washing your hands is one of the simplest ways you can protect yourself and others from illnesses such as food poisoning and flu.

09/10/2026

This week our team came together for our away day.

It was a great opportunity to connect and reflect as a team. It was fantastic to share the wide range of work across the team and discuss our ideas and plans for the future.

We also enjoyed spending time together outside having a lovely team walk.

06/10/2026

We are very grateful that Josie, one of our nurses, is offering the flu vaccine to the team. The best way to avoid getting flu is to have a
flu vaccine.

Here is easy read information about the flu vaccine:https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6311db36e90e077b6a2c17fc/UKHSA_12388_flu_easy_read_leaflet_winter_2022.pdf South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

02/10/2026

Stoptober is back.

Quitting smoking is the best thing you can do for your health. When you stop you’ll experience health benefits almost immediately.

It’s much easier to stop smoking when you get the right help, and there’s a wide range of free quit smoking support available.

Yorkshire Smokefree provides expert NHS advice and support for anyone who wants to stop smoking. Their team will help you find the best way to quit and provide support throughout your journey.

Look at their easy read information and video to learn more about the support available:

https://calderdale.yorkshiresmokefree.nhs.uk/pages/easy-read-resources

30/09/2026

Yesterday we held a coffee morning in support of Macmillan cancer support. We had fun whilst raising money for a good cause. It also provided an opportunity to for our team to come together and have meaningful conversations about cancer awareness.

We also attended a coffee morning hosted by the Calderdale Cancer Aware team. It was wonderful to join them to celebrate their journey. Calderdale Cancer Aware

24/09/2026

Yesterday we went to the be seen and screen event hosted by central halifax pcn Pennine GP Alliance. It was great to speak with pennine breast services Pennine Breast Screening and learn more about the reasonable adjustments they offer to support people to attend breast screening appointments.

Remember keep checking your own body. You are the best person to check your own body and know what is normal for you. If you notice anything different, or have pain, tell your doctor and make an appointment. Take a look at this easy read booklet:https://inclusionnorth.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/3-Going-for-a-Breast-Screening.pdf

You can also find out more about pennine breast services and watch a video tour of the mobile screening unit on their website: https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk/pennine-breast-services/

23/09/2026

This week is also national eye health week (21 - 27 September 2026), promoting the importance of good eye health and the need for regular eye tests for all.

Adults with learning disabilities are 10 times more likely to have problems with their eyes. Most eye problems can be treated if you get an eye test.

Most people with sight loss have some useful vision and may need help to use this.

Eye tests help to understand what vision someone has.

Eye tests also help protect sight and can spot other health issues, like diabetes or high blood pressure.

Everyone can have an eye test.

Be more eye care aware. There is lots of information and resources from SeeAbility https://www.seeability.org/

22/09/2026

This Falls Prevention Awareness Week (21–25 September), we are sharing easy ways to help you or someone you care about stay steady, confident and independent.

💪 Get moving to build strength and balance
🏠 Check your home for trip hazards
🗣️ Speak to your GP if you’ve had a fall or are worried about falling

Find practical advice, exercises and local support in the free Falls Prevention Awareness Pack.
https://calderdaleforum50plus.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Falls-Prevention-Pack-PRINT-2026.pdf

Produced by the Calderdale Falls Prevention Network; the pack brings everything together in one place:
What to do if you have a fall (and how to get back up safely)
Practical ways to reduce your risk
6 physio-approved exercises for strength and balance
A room-by-room home safety checklist
Advice on eating, drinking and ageing well
Local contacts and support services