Removing Language and Cultural Barriers to Men’s Cancer Awareness
This project was led by Ilyas Najib, a highly experienced community practitioner with deep roots in the local area. Now in his sixth year at Halifax Opportunities Trust, Ilyas brings a unique, trusted approach to engagement, alongside an extensive reach across diverse communities. Drawing on this experience, Ilyas delivered a general men’s cancer awareness session […]
Improving Early Cancer Awareness Among Newly Arrived Asylum Seekers
This project was led by Ilyas Najib, a highly experienced community practitioner with deep roots in the local area. Now in his sixth year at Halifax Opportunities Trust, Ilyas brings a unique, trusted approach to engagement, alongside an extensive reach across diverse communities. A general men’s cancer awareness session was delivered to a group of […]
Trusted Voices, Informed Choices: Improving Cancer Awareness in Calderdale
As part of the Calderdale Cancer Aware Project, the team worked in close collaboration with the Inclusion and Integration Team to deliver culturally sensitive cancer awareness sessions to South Asian women in Calderdale. The work focused on addressing health inequalities, improving understanding of cancer prevention, and increasing confidence around screening within communities that often face […]
Our Calderdale Cancer Champions: The Story So Far
The Calderdale Cancer Aware project is building something powerful across our communities—a growing network of Cancer Champions. These are local individuals who have stepped forward to learn, discuss, and share life-saving cancer information. They come from community groups, workplaces, faith centres, and everyday life. What they all have in common is a commitment to helping […]
CULTURES IN COLOUR Event
Held monthly
New Dementia Support Group Launched at HOT in collaboration with Overgate
Hamari Yaadein (Our Memories) is a collaboration between Overgate Hospice and Halifax Opportunities Trust, providing dementia support to diverse communities across Calderdale. This group offers a holistic approach to individual needs, focusing on person-centred care and support for people with dementia. Hamari Yaadein (Our Memories) provides a friendly, safe environment where people with dementia can […]
EC’s Journey: Finding Strength, Joy, and Connection
EC was referred to the Staying Well services in May 2025 by the Calderdale Macmillan Unit. She works part-time as a primary school teacher, a role she is deeply passionate about, and is also a dedicated single mother to her 10-year-old son, who she describes as her greatest motivation throughout her cancer journey. In late […]
Hamari Yaadein (Our Memories)
Dementia Support Group for Diverse Communities
Building Belonging: The Impact of Staying Well’s Cancer Support Project
Sylvie’s Story Summary Delivery Area: Community & Wellbeing Project: Staying Well Personalised Cancer Support Partner: Macmillan, West Yorkshire and Harrogate Cancer Alliance, Macmillan and NHS Values: We Care, We are committed Silvie Jones is a Russian national who has been residing in the UK for several years. She is a pensioner in receipt of housing […]
Elsie Whiteley Innovation Centre Transformed Into Fashion Extravaganza
A wonderful partnership between Halifax Opportunities Trust (HOT), St Augustine’s Centre, Light Up Black and African Heritage Calderdale and the Women’s Activity Centre happened at the Elsie Whiteley Innovation Centre Fashion Show. The show transformed the centre into a fashion extravaganza. Alison Haskins, CEO of HOT, had this to say: “We were so excited to […]