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What are the benefits of physical activity?
There are many benefits to being active and taking part in physical activity/exercise. Some can be physical, such as weight loss or management, reducing the risk of disease or long-term health conditions. Activity can also be used to manage your health conditions, and maintain independence to carry out individual tasks. However, physical activity can benefit your mental health, such as reducing […]
Platform1 Case Study
Case 1 – Ben and Anna Ben works as train driver and often visits Huddersfield. He had seen the Platform 1 project from his train. He went to the site after seeing the levels of activity when our pacer train was delivered. In September, he asked for a look around and offered his support. Because we had a volunteer co-ordinator in […]
Ramadan – Healthy Eating
Ramadan and Healthy Eating The holy month of Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and a time when many Muslims across the world fast during daylight hours for 29-30 days. The Islamic calendar is lunar and so Ramadan falls at a slightly earlier time in the year each year. This year Ramadan is predicted to start on Saturday […]
World Autism Acceptance Week March 28 – April 3, 2022
It is estimated that there are around 700,000 people in the UK who are Autistic which is more than 1 in 100. If you also consider families, then Autism is part of daily life for around 2.8 million people. In 2009, the Autism Act was introduced which was the first disability-specific piece of legislation in England. The aim of the act […]
World Sleep Day, 18th March 2022… Tips on improving your sleep
One of the best things you can do to protect your brain and long-term mental health is to ensure restful sleep. While you sleep your brain begins the nightly process of reorganising the events of the day. Important details and information are embedded while insignificant ones are archived or allowed to fade. How to deal with difficulties with your sleep R.E.S.T […]
New Support Website from West Yorkshire Suicide Prevention
West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership have launched a comprehensive website dedicated to helping people with suicidal thoughts and those concerned for the mental wellbeing of anyone who lives in West Yorkshire. The West Yorkshire Suicide Prevention website is an information portal coproduced by a group of organisations including voluntary, NHS and local authorities who are all working to […]
International Women’s Day 2022 @ Diamond Wood Community Academy
On Friday 4th March the local community of Dewsbury and Ravensthorpe gathered to celebrate International Women’s Day 2022. The event was held at Diamond Wood Community Academy and attended by over 150 parents, children and members of the local community. Kirklees Wellness Service, Community Plus, Prevent, RASAC, Road Safety, Kirklees Apprenticeships, S2R, Community Cohesion, Uniform Exchange and Locala were just some […]
Intensity – Am I working too hard or too easy?
Intensity – whenever this is mentioned we instantly think of slogans such as, ‘no pain, no gain’ or ‘go for the burn’ which if you are training for a competitive sport, they are great. For everyday fitness we need a measurement more realistic to what our goals are and include and element of some fun. The government guidelines for physical activity […]
Are you supporting a family member or friend with a long-term condition? See our latest support sessions
What sessions are available? Building Resilience A reflective and motivational session exploring a number of topics to help carers build on their existing strengths and knowledge to be able to look after their own emotional and physical wellbeing and better manage their caring role. Topics explored include acceptance, managing difficult emotions such as guilt, fear and resentment. We also look at […]
KAL Exercise Referral Programmes
Refer to the Exercise Referral Scheme via the below link: CLICK HERE TO REFER TO THE EXERCISE REFERRAL SCHEME Both KAL’s Livewell and Fitness for Health programmes require a referral from a Health Care professional. Refer to the Exercise Referral Scheme via the below link: CLICK HERE TO REFER TO THE EXERCISE REFERRAL SCHEME