Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

27/05/2026

✨️ Eid Mubarak to all who are celebrating. ✨️

Wishing you joy, unity, and countless reasons to be thankful this Eid al-Adha.

27/05/2026

We’ve a trio of retirements taking place this week. We’re saying goodbye to three phenomenal colleagues who between them have almost 120 years’ service!

Operations Manager for Trauma and Orthopaedics, Ange Farrell, is retiring after 43 years. Admin Assistant, Julie Shaw retires after 37 years and Pharmacist, Anita Hill will also be retiring after 37 years.

Thank you to each of you for your dedication and commitment over the years, you’ll all be missed. 💙

26/05/2026

There’s almost a year to get your training in, and to help raise funds for our amazing Charity, so take a look at their post 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️👇

Our TCS London Marathon 2027 applications are now open! 🏃‍♀️

We're on the lookout for two passionate people to take on this iconic challenge, whilst championing CHFT Charity and making a difference for our patients and families.

If you think you’re up to the challenge, then please apply via the below link and tell us why you want to run the TCS London Marathon for CHFT Charity!

https://www.chftcharity.co.uk/make-amazing-happen/our-events/run-events

25/05/2026

A huge thank you to all our colleagues who have worked over this extremely hot bank holiday weekend. You are all stars for sure ✨⭐️🙏🏻🙏🏻

25/05/2026

It's Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Week.

Anyone can develop type 2 diabetes, but certain factors can increase your risk, such as being over 40.

Check your risk using the Diabetes UK risk tool. It could be the most important thing you do today 👉 riskscore.diabetes.org.uk

25/05/2026

Some GP services will be available over the bank holiday weekend.

If you have a health concern, contact your GP practice or use NHS 111 online for urgent medical help.

25/05/2026

Be careful in hot weather. Here are a few tips to help keep your home cool:

☀️ Close blinds and curtains on windows that are exposed to direct sunlight, move to the coolest part of your home and open windows (if it is safe to) when the air feels cooler outside than inside

☀️ A cool living space is especially important for infants, older people or those with long-term health conditions

☀️ Use electric fans if the temperature is below 35°C, but do not aim the fan directly at the body

☀️ Go outside if it is cooler in the shade

24/05/2026

Here are some tips to stay well in hot weather:

☀️ Stay out of direct sunshine, especially between 11am and 3pm, as UV rays are strongest during these hours

☀️ If you’re going out during these times walk in the shade, apply sunscreen, wear a hat, sunglasses and light, loose-fitting, light-coloured clothes

☀️ Apply sunscreen frequently of at least SPF 30 and 4 or 5 star ultraviolet A (UVA) protection regularly to exposed skin

22/05/2026

Make sure you’re prepared for the bank holiday weekend.

Order your repeat prescriptions through the NHS App in advance.

Haven’t got it? Download it for free here ➡️ www.nhs.uk

22/05/2026

We’re incredibly proud of our Paediatric Epilepsy Service and the dedication of our Epilepsy Specialist Nurse, Lin Mar.

Lin’s leadership across the service has resulted in 98% of newly diagnosed paediatric epilepsy patients being seen by a specialist nurse within 12 months, more than 10% higher than the national average.

Lin’s compassion, dedication and leadership continue to make a real difference to children, young people and their families every day.

22/05/2026

We’re sending our very best wishes to two much-loved colleagues who have retired after almost 85 years of combined service at CHFT. 💐

Judith Croft worked for 52 years in Trauma and Orthopaedics, and Sharon left us after nearly 32 years in the Care of the Patient at Home Team.

Thank you both for your kindness and the difference you have made to our patients, families and colleagues over so many years. Enjoy your well-earned retirements.