Staying Well is a social prescribing service for Calderdale. Halifax Opportuntities Trust delivers Staying Well activities for Siddal, Southowram, Park ward, Central HX1, Areas of Boothtown, King Cross and Sowerby Bridge.
Staying Well is our flagship project to tackle social isolation within central Halifax. The service supports people to engage in social activities and health services in the community. There are lots of community groups and all kinds of things to do from Art to Zumba!
Staying Well is aimed at adults who are 18 years and over. The Staying Well team works alongside adults to access social activities and health & wellbeing related services in the community. The project runs regular groups and workshops every week as well as one-off get-togethers.
The project aims to:
By making tailored connections between lonely or isolated people in the community with local groups, activities and services.
By creating more connected communities, networks and opportunities.
Learn more about the benefits of community to combat stress.
Our Staying Well Personalised Cancer Support team are based at Hanson Lane Enterprise Centre, Jonaid and Anisa are our key workers on this project; they can provide information, advice, and support for people, their families, and carers, who are affected by cancer.
Jonaid and Anisa can help with support you may need, including:
Whether you have recently been diagnosed, are living with a terminal diagnosis, or have come to the end of your treatment and are now looking for support in rejoining your community, please get in touch with Jonaid or Anisa.
Apna means ‘ours, yours or everybody’s’ in many South Asian languages. The Hub is a welcoming space for all communities to visit and attend weekly events and activities at Hanson Lane Enterprise Centre, with a focus on building social connections, enhancing wellbeing and creating positive change.
At the Hub, we host a rolling and growing programme of activities, which currently include:
If you’d like to find out more about the activities and groups, and how to get involved, please email us:
Calderdale Cancer Aware
Staying Well and Overgate Hospice
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