Self Help Links

Are you using the right service? Self-help is the first thing to try, and below are some resources to help you help yourself.

Pharmacy First

Pharmacists are Qualified healthcare professionals, they can offer clinical advice and over-the-counter medicines for a range of minor illnesses, such as coughs, colds, sore throats, tummy trouble and aches and pains.

Live Well

All you need to know about the major food groups and a healthy, balanced diet.

Smoking Cessation

If you want to stop smoking, several different treatments are available from shops, pharmacies and on prescription to help you beat your addiction and reduce withdrawal symptoms.

Walking For Health

Walking is simple, free and one of the easiest ways to get more active, lose weight and become healthier.

Walking can help you build stamina, burn excess calories and make your heart healthier.

Gateway To Adult Social Care

If you want information about services, or to request an assessment of need, blue parking badges, disability equipment or personal support then contact Social Services.

Sexual Health

Sexual health is important because it enables people to take charge of their reproductive health, and their emotional well-being surrounding their intimate relationships.

Calderdale Sexual Health NHS Sexual Health

Alcohol Support

Realising you have a problem with alcohol is the first big step to getting help.

A good place to start is with a GP.

Try to be accurate and honest about how much you drink and any problems it may be causing you.

Health & Social Care

Social care support for vulnerable people is available.

To learn more please click either of the links below.

Government Services Calderdale Council