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Staying Well in Calderdale

This program, led by Calderdale Council, aims to reduce social isolation and loneliness in Calderdale. By improving health and wellbeing, reducing health inequalities, and creating more connected communities, the initiative seeks to lower the demand on healthcare services. Through direct funding to local voluntary sector hubs and engaging in participatory budgeting, the program empowers communities and individuals. Using arts and culture interventions and case studies, such as Men in Sheds and photography exhibitions, the initiative is making a tangible impact. The legacy of Staying Well includes contributing to system change, establishing wellness hubs, and aligning with Calderdale's Vision 2024. This comprehensive approach goes beyond challenges, ensuring inclusivity, sustainability, and a resilient future. Contacts: caron.walker@calderdale.gov.uk, vicky.mcghee@calderdale.gov.uk, rachel.swaby@calderdale.gov.uk

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Staying Well in Calderdale

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  1. Staying Well in Calderdale Reducing social isolation and loneliness Caron Walker, Vicky McGhee, Rachel Swaby Calderdale Council

  2. Aims of the programme • Reduce loneliness and social isolation in Calderdale and positively impact on: a) Improving the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities, including reducing health inequalities b) reducing demand on GP practices and unplanned admissions to hospital 2. Create more connected communities 3. Improved inter-sectoral / systems working • Health • Social care • Neighbourhoods • Communities • Voluntary organisations

  3. Council perspective: • Timeliness • loneliness • Health and care demand • Happier and healthier people and communities • Radical approach • participatory budgeting

  4. Community perspectives: • Communities in control • links to people and place • cohesion • Bravery and trust • Impact and sustainability

  5. What makes this different? Directly funding local voluntary sector hubs Trust and control Shifting individual health spend to population prevention Arts and culture an integral part

  6. What arts and culture? Building on peoples’ skills and interests, e.g. Men in Sheds Using theatre – supporting groups with plays on issues such as Dementia Arts Groups Photography exhibitions at community events

  7. Case studies Sewing with passion… Shabana finds an outlet for her grief…. Meet the Elland ‘Adult Brass Class’…… And Tim….who rediscovered an old talent…

  8. Case studies ‘Men in Sheds Walking Stick Workshops’ ‘We’re not old and past it…we still have many ideas and skills’

  9. The legacy of Staying Well • Helped debate around system change • Wellness hubs in localities • Integral to Council priorities • Reducing inequalities • Growing the economy • Sustainable future • Calderdale Vision 2024 • enterprising, talented, resilient , kind and distinctive

  10. Beyond the challenges • Now all age, Calderdale wide • Further funding for micro-commissioning – Community Foundation • Inclusion of people who are unable to get out of their home – physical and/or mental health • Fire Service Safe & Well checks • Affordable Warmth • Dementia friendly

  11. Thank you! caron.walker@calderdale.gov.uk  01422 266133 vicky.mcghee@calderdale.gov.uk rachel.swaby@calderdale.gov.uk

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