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On Thursday 19th October, all seven WACA Surgeries got together for a wellbeing afternoon presented by GPMplus at The Rendezvous Hotel In Skipton. The conference focussed on personal self-care, resilience and team building within Surgeries. 

Steph and Lucy were on hand to promote the facilities at Craven Leisure and Anna and Cerin from Eat, Move Be Happy were also available to discuss their services to Surgery staff. 

 

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Living Well with Dementia - Series of Talks - November 2023 
Dementia Friendly Ilkley Action together with the  Wharfedale, Airedale and Craven Alliance (WACA)  are hosting 4 events in November for people living with memory issues, their carers, friends and family. 
Talks will include living well with dementia, community support, maintaining good communication and supporting positive decision making.
These talks will take place every Monday in November 1.30– 3.30pm at the Clarke Foley Centre in the Wright Room . 
For more information, or to register your interest,  please email Sue Moorchild,  Social Prescriber on : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 
 
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The Mental Health Connect project has been developed to explore the current mental health support that is available in the local area, to make it more accessible to the community. The project will also deliver a range of services to enhance the current offering. Covering Airedale and Wharfedale, Mental Health Connect is a three-year project made up of four key partners; Keighley Healthy Living, Missing Peace Wellbeing + Support, Roshni Ghar and Project 6.

More information can be found on the new Mental Health Connect Website Mental Health Connect | and information on both the Airedale / Wharfedale along with Craven community mental health support can be found on this website at Mental Health Community Hubs - Wharfedale Airedale & Craven Alliance (wacalliance.co.uk)

WACA Patients living in Airedale or Wharfedale can now access a new alcohol and drug service from Spring Lanes Medical Centre.  This service, delivered by New Vision Bradford, help Patients to choose not to misuse alcohol and drugs and reduce risk-taking behaviour through dedicated prevention, intervention and support. The team help Patients achieve and sustain recovery from alcohol and drug misuse through a range of treatments. 
Appointments are available over the telephone or in person at Spring Lane Medical centre in Ilkley on a Monday afternoon.  To self refer to the service please complete this form:  https://newvisionbradford.org.uk/get-help/. or speak with your GP to ask for a referral.
 
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Helen Walker, one of the WACA's Mental Health Coaches visited the Place in Settle for the World Mental Health Day Celebrations on Monday.  The Place is one of several Craven Well-being Hubs which offer a wide range of support and well-being cafes for the public. For more information visit https://www.theplaceinsettle.org.uk/. 

 

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  1. The next Singing For Lung Health Course is available to book
  2. WACA Staff and Volunteers complete their Level 3 accreditation in Peer Support Training
  3. Ilkley Active Travel Hub Launch Event at Springs Lane Medical Centre
  4. Dr Jane Seabourne delivered an insightful talk at the first monthly Menopause Support Group at IG Medical

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