Wakefield Community Learning Disability Team

21/10/2026

International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW) 2026 takes place from October 19 to October 25.

OCTOBER 19–25, 2026 Generations of Infection Prevention International Infection Prevention Week honors the dedicated professionals who protect patients, staff, and communities from healthcare-associated infections. This year, we celebrate the journey — from the plague doctors of the 1600s to the...

07/10/2026

This month is Black History Month, and this years theme is HONOURING BLACK BRITAIN 2026.

Black history is an integral part of Britain’s national story. While October provides a focused opportunity for engagement, work is rooted in a year-round commitment to visibility, education and recognition.

https://www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk/black-history-month-2026/

06/10/2026

Why not give this a go?

Mondays 11am 🎤🎵🎶

10/09/2026

10/09/2026

September is gynaecological (gynae) cancer awareness month. These are cancers that start in the female reproductive system which helps to make babies. These cancer types can affect women, some transgender men and non-binary people who were assigned female at birth.

The treatment you need depends on where the cancer started. Knowing the type of cancer means you can get the correct information about it.

If you are worried or have any concerns about this, please speak to your doctor.

One type of gynaecological cancer is ovarian cancer. Here is an easy read guide on how to spot ovarian cancerhttps://www.cancerresearchuk.org/sites/default/files/ovarian_easy_read_leaflet.pdf

10/09/2026

Across the NHS, local systems and partnerships are working together...

10/09/2026

You may need urgent help for mental health for many different reasons. Some people call it a crisis, an emergency or a breakdown. It's important to know that support is available, whatever you're going through.

30/07/2026

30/07/2026

We had a goal for this year's Learning Disability week 2026.

That goal was to offer a wide range of activities, information sharing, have fun and for as many people in the Wakefield district to come along to our two separate events to connect with local services.

We certainly did that with 50 visitors at our Havercroft and Ryhill Community Learning Centre event & 150 visitors at our Wakefield Trinity Community Foundation event at Thornes Park.

We certainly achieved our goal with support from our colleagues.

Next year will be even bigger & better 👀

21/07/2026

🚴‍♂️ SEND Bikeability Sessions – Crofton 🚴‍♀️

Want to build confidence, improve cycling skills and have fun on two wheels this summer? Join our SEND Bikeability sessions at Crofton Youth Centre for young people aged 16–25 with special educational needs.

✅ Friendly, qualified instructors
✅ Beginners, improvers and skilled riders welcome
✅ Bikes and helmets provided
✅ Young people attend independently – parents do not need to stay

📍 Crofton Youth Centre, High Street, Crofton, WF4 1NF
📅 Session dates:

Friday 31 July
Friday 21 August
Tuesday 25 August
Thursday 27 August

🕙 10am–12pm – Beginners/Improvers
🕐 1pm–3pm – Improvers/Skilled
📞 To book a place or find out more, call 01977 727622

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Wakefield Council
Wakefield Families
Disability Sport Yorkshire
Wakefield Community Learning Disability Team