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 […]
Grow Well Gardening for Wellbeing sessions
Apna Staying Well Hub Wallplanner 2025
Yaadein (Reminiscence Group) Flyer
Wednesday Walks Flyer
Mindful Living Flyer
Listening Sofa and Coffee Morning Flyer