Health and wellbeing

Some children and young people might need more help and support than others to live, healthy, happy lives.

You can go to your pharmacist for medical advice and treatments for things like colds, tummy troubles, rashes and pains, and information about prescriptions.

If you have a concern about your child's development, please talk to people who will be able to help.

If you are a professional who has concerns about a child's development (0-5), you can complete the Health notification form (Section 23) form.

Who to talk to first

For babies and children 0 to 5 Contact your health visitor, doctor (GP), nursery, or the Early Years SEND and Portage Team for support and early intervention, ensuring children receive the right support at the right time and place.
For school-aged children and young people Talk to the school nurse, doctor, or school SENCO for guidance and referrals.
For young people over 16: Speak to the school nurse, doctor, or the educational setting’s SENCO for necessary support and referrals.

Family Hubs

There are five Family Hub areas in Calderdale which join up locally in the planning and delivery of family services from conception to young people up to 19 years or up to 25 years for those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Self care

Check out the self-care tips, info, how to stay well, online and local services, family health, and looking after each other at www.togetherwe-can.com.

West Yorkshire Healthier Together

Physical, emotional and mental health care advice, including on neurodevelopment, for parents, carers, young people and professionals https://wyhealthiertogether.nhs.uk/

Calderdale Health Principles

There are 4 principles we follow to give Calderdale communities the health and wellbeing recovery that they deserve

Joining up services to change lives for the better. All partners working together to achieve agreed health and wellbeing outcomes.
A focus on prevention. Moving our focus towards helping people to be well and preventing ill health.
Addressing health inequalities. Working for good health and wellbeing for everyone, by tackling the root causes of ill health.
Empowered and resilient communities. We help communities to play their part in creating health and wellbeing for all.

Commissioning Health Services for Calderdale

Calderdale Cares Partnership are responsible for arranging and delivering health and care services for the 206,600 people who live in Calderdale.

We work to improve the health and wellbeing of local people. By working together, partners aim to reduce health inequalities and deliver joined up health, support, and community care for the people of Calderdale.

We are a partnership of local organisations representing the NHS, local government, Healthwatch and the community and voluntary sector in Calderdale.