Comunity Transport needs for Kirklees – have your say

We have been informed by Kirklees Council that Community Transport Calderdale Ltd (CTC) have aspirations to extend their services into Kirklees, trading as Community Transport Calderdale and Kirklees.
CTC is an independent local charity operating in Calderdale, whose successful growth has positively improved people’s quality of health and lifestyle for over a decade. In 2013, they completed 60,000 passenger trips for residents in Calderdale, and during 2014 began working with the NHS and some community groups in Kirklees.
Before CTC expand their operations in Kirklees they need to gain an understanding of ‘gaps’ in local transport provision and of user needs.  As such they have designed a couple of questionnaires, which the West Yorkshire Combined Authority have made available online  at:
If you can think of any individuals or groups that may be interested in completing a questionnaire then I would be grateful if you could please signpost them to this web link.  Alternatively, If you have any questions or can help with identifying potential users please contact Paul Jones, Chief Executive Officer on 01422 88 80 80 or via email paul.jones@ctcalderdale.co.uk.
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Motorcycle activities for young people with additional needs – February 2015

Bumpy Motorcycle Activity Centre are running some free activities for young people (aged 8 – 19 years) with additional needs who live in Kirklees.

The date for sessions in February half term is Tuesday 17th February.

To book a place please call 01924 470432.

Bumpy events Feb 2015

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Volunteering opportunity with Talk English – help people learn English

Please click on the image below to see details about volunteering as a teacher of English for speakers of others languages.  An information session is being held on 22nd January 2015.

Talk English

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Self-help resilience training for parents of children with additional needs – more 2015 dates

A number of new dates are now available for 2015.

Please click on the flyer below for details of dates, venues and how to book a place.  Please note that the contact for booking a place has changed to: Janette Darwin, who you can contact on 01422 261300, or email her on Janette.darwin@swyt.nhs.uk

resilience training flyer - early 2015 dates page 1 imageresilience training flyer - early 2015 dates page 2 image

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Have your say about the future of health services in North Kirklees

North Kirklees CCG plans, buys and monitors local health services on behalf of its population.   As part of their planning process they need to identify the service areas they will be focusing on for next year.

Like most Clinical Commissioning Groups, North Kirklees must ensure it meets increasing demand for healthcare against a budget that will remain largely unchanged.

In order to do this, they will have to focus their efforts on areas of greatest need/priority and will also consider how they can deliver health services in different, more innovative ways.

To inform their decision-making, they are keen to hear the views of local residents, patients, carers and stakeholder/partner organisations. To give you the opportunity to share your views with they are holding an event on:

Wednesday 28th January 2015 at 1.30pm – 3.30pm at Batley Town Hall 

Please book online at http://helpshapeourplans.eventbrite.co.uk

 For any further queries contact zubair.mayet@nhs.net. If you are unable to attend the event, they would appreciate if you could take the time to complete this short survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CommIntent . The views collated from the surveys will be used to develop the discussions at the event, being held on the 28th January 2015.

Also representatives from PCAN will be attending so if you’d rather we pass on your comments/view, please email us at info@pcankirklees.org.

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Care Act implementation in Kirklees – how to be involved

Please find below a copy of a letter from Kirklees Council inviting residents, people who access social care and their carers to discuss upcoming changes and how you can be involved.

An initial session has been arranged for 29th January 2015, 1.30 – 3.30pm in the Conference Room, Civic Centre 1, Huddersfield HD1 2NF.

If you are interested in attending this or future sessions please reply to Griff Gay on 07710 723368 or email griff.gay@kirklees.gov.uk.

Care Act Council letter page 1Care Act Council letter page 2

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Mobility, funding, equipment and transport exhibitions for young people with additional needs and their families

These are free exhibitions for families and carers of children and young people with additional needs.  They are organised by Disabled Living.

Kidz in the Middle

  • 19th March 2015 from 9.30am to 4.30pm.
  • Jaguar Exhibition hall, Ricoh Arena, Coventry CV6 6GE.

Kidz up North

  • 19th November 2015
  • EventCity, Barton Dock Road, Manchester M17 8AS

Here’s what’s on offer:

120+ exhibitors – offering the most up to date advice and information on equipment, products and services and much more. The advice and information you gather at the events can really help improve independence and quality of life.

Funding Point – where you can access information on alternative funding streams for equipment and much more.

Voluntary and service organisations will also be on hand with information on services, support, respite, holidays, publications and so on.

Free seminars on topics such as: moving and handling, sleep, behaviour and much more.  A full timetable will appear on Disabled Living’s website and within the visitors free entry ticket and show guide as plans progress.

For more details please visit: http://www.disabledliving.co.uk/Kidz/Welcome or telephone 0161 6078200

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Cliffe House Christmas/New Year events – places still available

Lunch with Santa

There are a few places left for the Lunch with Santa at 1200 on 22nd and 23rd December from only £3.95 for children/£9.50 adults with a ‘Caribbean Twist’.

Pre-booked breakfast with Santa on Christmas Eve is now full but, the café will be open 1000 am until 1200 with breakfast menu.

Burns Afternoon Tea – Friday 23rd January 2015

Cliffe House are now taking bookings for our Burns Day Afternoon Tea on Friday 23 January.

Enjoy a Scottish themed afternoon tea between 1pm and 3pm for £12.95 per person.

 Please contact Cliffe House on 01484 222720 or enquiries.cliffehouse@kirklees.gov.uk to book.

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North Kirklees Clinical Commissioning Group wants your views

North Kirklees CCG plans, buys and monitors local health services on behalf of its population.   As part of their planning process they need to identify the service areas they will be focusing on for next year.

Like most Clinical Commissioning Groups, North Kirklees must ensure it meets increasing demand for healthcare against a budget that will remain largely unchanged.

In order to do this, they will have to focus their efforts on areas of greatest need/priority and will also consider how they can deliver health services in different, more innovative ways.

To inform their decision-making, they are keen to hear the views of local residents, patients, carers and stakeholder/partner organisations. To give you the opportunity to share your views with they are holding an event on:

Wednesday 28th January 2015 at 1.30pm – 3.30pm at Batley Town Hall 

Please book online at http://helpshapeourplans.eventbrite.co.uk

 For any further queries contact zubair.mayet@nhs.net. If you are unable to attend the event, they would appreciate if you could take the time to complete this short survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CommIntent . The views collated from the surveys will be used to develop the discussions at the event, being held on the 28th January 2015

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Action for Blind People – Leeds Actionnaires

Action for Blind People is a national charity with local reach, providing practical help and support to blind and partially sighted people of all ages.

Their Actionnaires clubs offer a range of activities and ensure children of all abilities can take part regardless of their vision.

Leeds Actionnaires meet every second Saturday of the month from 10am until 12pm.

To find out what’s going on and where, check out the activities calendar.  Upcoming events include:

Leeds Actionnaires – ‘Music Mayhem’ – next February and March the Actionnaires will be making some noise!

Family Weekend 2015 – A Yorkshire and Humber Family Weekend in the Lake District in March 2015.

If you have any questions about Leeds Actionnaires, give Karen Boyes or Nicole Sprent, Children and Family Support Coordinators a call on 0113 386 2800 or emailkaren.boyes@actionforblindpeople.org.uk or james.carey@actionforblindpeople.org.uk.

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