Category Archives: Collective Voice
Have your say on Changes to Walk-in services in Kirklees
Walk-in services currently operate from two locations in North Kirklees – a nurse-led service within Dewsbury District Hospital and a GP-led service at School House GP Practice, also in Dewsbury. Walk-in services have been a popular NHS service for a … Continue reading
Have your say on the NHS in your area
A series of drop-in session will take place across Greater Huddersfield and Calderdale to allow people the chance to talk about future plans for the NHS in the area. The events, which will start on May 28 (Salendine Nook YMCA) and … Continue reading
Parliamentary inquiry into childcare for disabled children – have your say before 9th June
A parliamentary inquiry is taking place to: Assess the extent to which disabled children and their families face affordability, quality and access barriers to childcare. Identify good practice and examples of quality childcare provision that promotes the inclusion of disabled … Continue reading
Consultation on Home to School Transport and Travel Guidance closes 3rd June
The Department of Education are seeking views on plans to introduce new guidance about travel and transport to reflect school system changes since 2010. You have until 5pm on 3rd June 2014 to reply. The duty to provide home to school transport … Continue reading
National survey for parent carers – deadline of 16/5/14
The law is changing to improve outcomes for disabled children and young people and those with special educational needs, including increased involvement of parents and young people together with clearer routes for information, support and guidance. (A link to an … Continue reading
Healthwatch update – Local events & information sessions
Drop-in sessions – changes to hospital and community services in Huddersfield (various dates) A series of drop-in sessions are being staged across Calderdale and Greater Huddersfield over the coming three months. These will help people get more information about the … Continue reading
March drop-in events regarding CAMHS in Kirklees
Re CAMHS Due to all the anxiety and upset about the CAMHS service, we have arranged two drop-in events with Ann Brown and Karen Taylor on: Tuesday 4th March 12.30 pm to 3 pm at the Textile Centre, Red Doles … Continue reading
Information regarding PCAN members and CAMHS
CAMHS Update The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service in Kirklees was taken over by the South West Yorkshire Foundation Trust (SWYFT) on 1st April 2013. As discussed in our summer newsletter, many parents have experienced difficulties with accessing this service, and … Continue reading
Are you interested in improving diabetes care in your local area?
An event is being held on: Thursday 16 January 2014, 10am-12.30pm (Registration 9.30am). The event is free and refreshments and lunch will be served Building on work already undertaken locally, the event will look at the challenge of diabetes, the way diabetes … Continue reading
Opportunity to give your views about local wheelchair services
The NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) covering Calderdale, Greater Huddersfield and North Kirklees are committed to continuously improving the healthcare available to all the people living across the district. As part of this continued work, they want to look at … Continue reading
