Wakefield Housing Support Team

19/06/2026

💛 Loneliness Awareness Week 💛

Did you know that 16% of older people often feel forgotten?

Forgotten by society.
Forgotten by their community.
Sometimes, simply feeling invisible.

For many older people, loneliness isn't just about being alone—it's about feeling that nobody notices, nobody checks in, and nobody cares.

That's where our incredible befriending volunteers make such a difference.

A regular phone call, a friendly visit, a shared cup of tea, or simply taking the time to listen can remind someone that they matter.

Our Befriending Service creates meaningful friendships between volunteers and older people across the Wakefield District, helping to reduce loneliness and bring connection, companionship, and joy.

Right now, there are older people waiting for a befriender.

Could you be the person who helps someone feel remembered?

By giving just a little of your time, you could make a life-changing difference to someone who feels alone.

💙 Join our befriending team.
💙 Help tackle loneliness.
💙 Help someone feel valued, seen, and connected.

To find out more about volunteering, get in touch with us today.
💻[email protected]
📞01977 664 864

18/06/2026

📢 We’re coming to an event near you!

Wakefield Council’s Money Smart team will be at the Wakefield Wellbeing One Stop Shop next month 💬

Come and have a chat with us about:
✅ Managing your money
✅ Help with debt
✅ Support available in Wakefield

We’re here to help—no judgement, just friendly advice 🤝

📅 Date: Thursday 16th July 2026
📍 Location: Wakefield Trinity Rugby Ground

Pop by and say hello—we’d love to see you!

Join Sustain Wakefield Live Well Wakefield North on Thursday 16th July at 10am at Wakefield Trinity Rugby Ground

15/06/2026

Fraudsters are everywhere!

They make it their full time job to try and get YOUR money!

Be alert to unknown senders of emails, unknown callers and unusual text messages, and do not send any money to people who contact you directly.

Legitimate organisations will encourage you to ring their main office back to confirm details, fraudsters will try and talk you out of it.

There is no harm in ending a call from someone you do not know and then using the telephone number from official paperwork (not the person on the phone) to confirm the situation.

Check and double check.

Fraudsters only have to be lucky once, you have to be lucky every time.

If in doubt put the phone down and make your own enquiries.

Be Money Smart.

For more information on money and debt, contact the Money Smart Team at Wakefield Council here: https://bit.ly/4vfbceC

15/06/2026

More wraparound childcare places have become available for primary school aged children.

Wraparound childcare is before and after school childcare.

This usually runs from 8am until 6pm, during term time, either on a school site or another local setting such as a community centre, a nursery, or a childminder.

This is different from after school clubs.

To find out what you're eligible for, contact our Early Years Team on 0800 587 8042. Email [email protected] or visit the link in the comments.

15/06/2026

09/06/2026

Hey! Did you know most of our libraries have Lego clubs?

Come along and build to the limits of your imagination!

- Airedale, Saturdays , 9:30am-12pm

- Horbury, Saturdays, 10am-12pm

- Featherstone Library, Saturdays, 10am-12pm

- Sandal Library, Saturdays, 10am-12pm

- Stanley Library, Fridays, 3:30pm-4:30pm term time (1pm-4pm school holidays).

- South Elmsall Library, every 3rd Saturday of the month, 10am-12pm

- Wakefield Library, Saturdays 10am-12pm

- Castleford Library, Saturdays, 10am-2pm

- Normanton Library, last Saturday of the month, 10am-12pm

For ages 4+ and their adults (even those over 100!).



Wakefield Council Wakefield Museum Wakefield Mumbler Cedars Family Hub - Hemsworth Havercroft Family Hub - Havercroft Butterflies Family Hub - Normanton Kendal Drive Family Hub - Castleford The Castle Family Hub - Sandal Sunbeam Family Hub - Lupset

09/06/2026

09/06/2026

👶 Infant Mental Health Week 🌱

This year’s theme is ‘attunement’ — being able to tune in and connect with others on an emotional level. It’s important for everyone, but especially for babies and the people who care for them.

The first years of life build the foundation for a child’s emotional wellbeing. Strong, nurturing relationships make all the difference.

Our FREE Togetherness online pathways are here to support parents and carers to connect, understand and respond to their baby’s needs with confidence.

👇 Follow the link in the comments to find out more and sign up today.

08/06/2026

Thank You Volunteers!

This Volunteers Week we are offering a free cookie to volunteers with a valid Volunteering ID.

This is open to all volunteers whilst stocks last and you know what they say about hot cakes!!

08/06/2026