Carers Count Calderdale

12/10/2026

Here's a look at what's on at Carers Count Calderdale this week!

To find out more or book your place, get in touch:
☎️ 01422 369101
📩 [email protected]

05/10/2026

Good morning Calderdale carers! Here's a look at what we have going on this week....

💬 Come along and chat with other carers at our Halifax Peer Support Group - Wednesday, 1-2.30pm at Rimani House.

💬 Join our Sukoon Group, a support group open to all female carers from South Asian communities - Thursday, 10.30am-12.30pm at King's Church, Halifax.

🧘‍♂️ Take a moment for your wellbeing with our special Gentle Exercise for Carers session - Thursday, 10.45am-12.15pm at The Studio Rooms, Halifax.

💬 Get together with other carers who understand at our Todmorden Peer Support Group - 11am-12.30pm at Todmorden Health Centre.

To find out more or book your place, get in touch:
☎️ 01422 369101
📩 [email protected]

02/10/2026

West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board’s Unpaid Carers Programme has launched Share2Care - WYICB, a free app to support carers across West Yorkshire.

Developed in partnership with Care Networx and co-designed with carers, the app provides a simple, secure way for you to:

👉 Store important information in one place
👉 Share information with key people
👉 Coordinate your caring role more effectively
👉 Create a digital contingency plan that can be securely uploaded to your NHS record

You can access Share2Care using your NHS App login. Learn more by scanning the QR code below or visiting: https://f.mtr.cool/q3w5kxo4ss

01/10/2026

We're excited to share that Carers Count Calderdale has been featured in the Halifax Courier!

The article spotlights our Digital Inclusion Service, which supports carers to build digital skills like:

✅ Scam awareness
✅ Staying safe online
✅ Using the NHS app
✅ Setting up online banking
✅ Keeping devices organised

With so many vital services now using apps and online forms, it's more important than ever that people feel confident navigating the internet safely and completing tasks online.

If you'd like to strengthen your digital skills, you can learn more about our Digital Inclusion Service on our website: https://f.mtr.cool/5vppcunx5w

Read the article here:

Across Calderdale, unpaid carers are juggling medication, appointments, benefits, and the everyday realities of supporting someone they love. More and more, these responsibilities depend on apps, online forms, and digital services, but this can feel overwhelming and confusing.

28/09/2026

🍂 We're kicking off October with some great opportunities for carers to get together for peer support. Join us for:

👉 Our Chalte Chalte walking group, for women from ethnic minority communities.
👉 Our Mental Health Support Group - please note our new location for this group, the King's Centre Cafe in Halifax📍
👉 Our Next Steps Support Group, for carers whose loved one now lives in a care home.

To find out more or book your place, get in touch:
☎️ 01422 369101
📩 [email protected]

22/09/2026

Today is Falls Prevention Day. If you care for someone who is older, unwell, or living with a disability, a fall can have a significant impact on both of your lives. Taking small steps to reduce risks at home, staying active, and seeking support when needed can make a real difference.

Take a look at some of the information below to help keep yourself and the person you care for safe 💚

👉 NHS guidance on falls - https://f.mtr.cool/vs5y1l01dz
👉 Getting a Care Needs Assessment - https://f.mtr.cool/9pdbhvabsr
👉 Home adaptations - https://f.mtr.cool/n7cmvx6i0c
👉 Age UK falls prevention tips - https://f.mtr.cool/r44s48dqx7

21/09/2026

Here's what's on at Carers Count this week:

📆 Tuesday
🥪 Pot Luck Male Carers Group - 1-2.30pm at Electric Bowl

📆 Wednesday
💬 Hebden Bridge Support Group - 11am-12.30pm at Hebden Bridge Town Hall
🍰 Cake Club - 1.30-3.30pm at Rimani House

📆 Thursday
💬 Sukoon Group - 10.30am-12.30pm at King's Church
💬 Lower Valley Peer Support Group - 1-2.30pm at Brighouse Library

To find out more or book your place, get in touch:
☎️ 01422 369101
📩 [email protected]

16/09/2026

Join us next month for a calming gentle exercise workshop! Designed especially for carers, this accessible session will include seated gentle exercise and breathwork.

Where and when:

📆 Thursday 8th October
🕛 Please arrive at 10.45am
📍Studio Rooms, 11 St James Street, Halifax, HX1 5SU

Please get in touch to book your spot:

☎️ 01422 369101
📩 [email protected]

14/09/2026

We have lots happening this week - from this afternoon's WOW group for female carers, to digital support sessions, peer support, and an exciting Colouricity workshop on Wednesday!

To find out more or book your spot at our groups, get in touch:
☎️ 01422 369101
📩 [email protected]

10/09/2026

If you care for someone who struggles with their mental health, you may be carrying worries, stress and difficult emotions of your own. And if you're struggling yourself, please know that support is available.

This World Su***de Prevention Day, we're reminding carers across Calderdale that you don't have to face things alone. Reaching out for support, whether for yourself or someone you care about, can make a real difference.

If you need support:

👉 For confidential text crisis support, text SHOUT to 85258
https://f.mtr.cool/t6m9vw9409
👉 Call The Samaritans on 116 123
https://f.mtr.cool/lft6ag4ro9
👉 Check your mental health symptoms on the NHS website:
https://f.mtr.cool/cl1u6gq1ao
👉 Find local support:
https://f.mtr.cool/qzyqihnr08