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View our list of resources to support employers and employees across West Yorkshire.

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When it comes to resources and services to support employees with health conditions, it's sometimes difficult to know where to look or which service is right for you, your business and your workforce.

That's why we've built the Healthy Working Life directory.

Click on your district area below to access support that is being delivered locally or take a look at support that is available across West Yorkshire or nationally.

Last updated on: 13/05/2026

Resources by place

Bradford

Calderdale

The Basement Project

Calderdale community organisation offering support for people with mental health and social challenges.

Visit The Basement Project website

The Brunswick Centre

Harrogate-based organisation providing LGBTQ+ health and wellbeing services across North Yorkshire.

Visit The Brunswick Centre website

Business Support GOV

Calderdale Council resource for local businesses seeking support, advice and funding.

Visit the Calderdale Council business support webpage

C+K Careers

Careers and employment support service operating across Calderdale and Kirklees.

Visit the C+K Careers website

CVAC

Infrastructure organisation supporting voluntary and community groups across Calderdale.

Visit the CVAC website

Disability Support

Calderdale organisation providing information and support for disabled people and their families.

Visit the Disability Support website

Halifax Opportunities

Calderdale charity supporting unemployed and disadvantaged people into sustainable employment.

Visit the Halifax Opportunities website

Happy Days

Charity providing respite, activities and support for families of children with disabilities.

Visit the Happy Days website

Health and social care Calderdale GOV

Calderdale Council's health and social care information hub covering local services and support.

Visit the Calderdale Council health and social care webpage

Healthy Minds Calderdale

Mental health and wellbeing service offering talking therapies and community support.

Visit the Healthy Minds Calderdale website

Inclusive economy GOV

Calderdale Council's employment strategy for the North Halifax area, part of the wider inclusive economy plan.

Visit the Calderdale Council inclusive economy webpage

Invictus Wellbeing

West Yorkshire wellbeing organisation delivering mental health and workplace wellbeing services.

Visit the Invictus Wellbeing website

Invictus Wellbeing - Employee Empowerment Programme

Structured wellbeing programme helping employees build resilience, confidence and mental fitness at work.

Visit the Invictus Wellbeing Employee Empowerment Programme webpage

Lead the way Calderdale

Calderdale community leadership programme empowering local people to drive positive change.

Visit the Lead the way Calderdale website

Money Benefits Employment Calderdale GOV

Calderdale Council's guidance on employment-related benefits and financial support.

Visit the Calderdale Council employment support webpage

New Ground Together

Community organisation in West Yorkshire helping people overcome barriers and move into employment.

Visit the New Ground Together website

Noahs Ark Centre

Bradford charity providing day activities, support and community inclusion for adults with learning disabilities.

Visit the Noahs Ark Centre website

Project Colt

Calderdale charity supporting disadvantaged young people through outdoor activities and mentoring.

Visit the Project Colt website

St Augustines Centre

Halifax charity offering services for asylum seekers, refugees and vulnerable people in Calderdale.

Visit the St Augustines Centre website

Staying Well - Calderdale

Community wellbeing service in Calderdale supporting people to maintain positive mental health.

Visit the Staying Well - Calderdale website

Suicide Prevention West Yorkshire

West Yorkshire initiative providing suicide prevention resources and support contacts for the Calderdale area.

Visit the Suicide Prevention West Yorkshire website

Together we can

Organisation providing community mental health services and peer support in West Yorkshire

Visit the Together we can website

Unmasked Mental Health

Organisation providing mental health support with a focus on neurodiversity and lived experience.

Visit the Unmasked Mental Health website

Unique Ways

West Yorkshire organisation supporting adults with learning disabilities to live fulfilling lives.

Visit the Unique Ways website

Vita Health Group Talking Therapies

Provider of NHS-funded talking therapies (IAPT) for adults in Calderdale experiencing anxiety or depression.

Visit the Vita Health Group Talking Therapies website

West Yorkshire NHS

NHS Trust providing mental health, learning disability and community health services across South West Yorkshire.

Visit the West Yorkshire NHS website

Womens Centre

West Yorkshire organisation providing holistic support, advice and services for women and their families.

Visit the Womens Centre website

Work Well Calderdale

New Calderdale programme connecting voluntary sector organisations to support people's health and employment.

Visit the Work Well Calderdale website

Kirklees

Adult learning disability health service

NHS specialist health service for adults with learning disabilities in the Kirklees area.

Visit the South West Yorkshire NHS website

All things stroke

West Yorkshire health initiative providing community wellbeing and lifestyle support for people have gone through strokes in Kirklees.

Visit the All things Stroke website

C+K Careers

Careers and employment support service operating across Calderdale and Kirklees.

Visit the C+K Careers website

Carers Count Kirklees

Support and training services for unpaid carers living and working in Kirklees.

Visit the Carers Count Kirklees website

Change grow live

National charity providing substance misuse, mental health and wellbeing services across the UK.

Visit the Change Grow Live website

Emerging Futures

Recovery-focused organisation supporting people with mental health and substance misuse challenges in Kirklees.

Visit the Emerging Futures website

Focus 4 Hope

Bradford-based charity tackling food poverty and social exclusion through community support.

Visit the Focus 4 Hope website

Fresh Futures

Programme supporting young people and adults to gain confidence, skills and move towards employment.

Visit the Fresh Futures website

Fusion Housing

Charity providing supported housing and tenancy support for vulnerable adults in West Yorkshire.

Visit the Fusion Housing website

KAL

Kirklees Active Leisure programme using physical activity to support people's health and readiness for work.

Visit the KAL website

Kirklees Employment

Kirklees Council programme supporting local people with disabilities and health conditions into real employment.

Visit the Kirklees Council Employment programme webpage

Kirklees employment and skills

Kirklees Council hub for local employment support, skills training and job opportunities.

Visit the Kirklees employment and skills webpage

Kirklees local offer

Kirklees information portal for children, young people and families about SEND support and services.

Visit the Kirklees local offer webpage

Kirklees wellness service

NHS-funded service offering talking therapies, wellbeing support and mental health services in Kirklees.

Visit the Kirklees wellness service website

Locala

Kirklees community health service supporting people with long-term conditions to remain in or return to work.

Visit the Locala website

Maximus

Provider of government-funded employment and health programmes helping people overcome barriers to work.

Visit the Maximus website

Mental health support for young people

Kirklees Council directory of mental health support services available for children and young people.

Visit the Kirklees Council Mental health support for young people webpage

Paddock Trust

Kirklees charity providing day services, activities and support for adults with learning disabilities.

Visit the Paddock Trust website

Reed in Partnership

Employment and skills provider delivering government programmes to help people find and stay in work.

Visit the Reed in Partnership website

S2R

West Yorkshire service supporting people with substance misuse issues into recovery and employment.

Visit the S2R website

Safe Places Kirklees

Kirklees Council scheme providing safe refuges for people with learning disabilities when out in the community.

Visit the Safe Places Kirklees website

See Ability

National charity supporting people with sight loss and other disabilities to live, work and thrive.

Visit the See Ability website

Shared Lives index

Kirklees Council's Shared Lives scheme matching vulnerable adults with approved carers for support.

Visit the Kirklees Council Shared Lives index website

South West Yorkshire individual placement and employment service

NHS Individual Placement and Support service helping people with mental health conditions find and keep jobs in Kirklees.

Visit the South West Yorkshire NHS website

Waythrough

Waythrough's local employment support service for people with mental health or substance misuse needs in Kirklees.

Visit the Waythrough website

The Welcome Centre

Kirklees-based food bank and community support service helping people in crisis.

Visit The Welcome Centre website

Wellness to work - small grants

Grant application pack for small organisations in Kirklees to fund workplace wellness activities.

View the the One Community wellness to work - small grants PDF

Womens Centre

West Yorkshire organisation providing support, advice and services for women and their families.

Visit the Womens Centre website

Leeds

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

Ad:venture

Business support programme for new and growing enterprises across West and North Yorkshire.

Visit the Ad:venture website

BRIGHT Toolkit

Employer toolkit providing practical guidance on supporting neurodivergent employees in the workplace.

View the BRIGHT toolkit

Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS FT – Neurodiversity Employment Toolkit

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Trust's toolkit to support neurodiverse colleagues in the workplace.

View the Neurodiversity Employment Toolkit

Inclusive Growth Network – West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Network connecting organisations committed to inclusive economic growth across West Yorkshire.

Visit the Inclusive Growth Network website

Inclusive Recruitment Toolkit (West Yorkshire Partnership)

Practical toolkit for West Yorkshire employers to adopt more inclusive recruitment practices.

View the Inclusive Recruitment Toolkit

Invictus Wellbeing

West Yorkshire wellbeing organisation delivering mental health and workplace wellbeing services.

Visit the Invictus Wellbeing website

Jobcentre Plus – Employer Guide / Employer Offer

DWP guide for employers on the range of support and recruitment services available through Jobcentre Plus.

Visit the Jobcentre Guide website

MECC Link – Yorkshire & Humber

Making Every Contact Count network for Yorkshire and Humber health and care professionals.

Visit the MECC Link website

Open Country

Yorkshire charity enabling people with disabilities to access and enjoy the countryside and outdoor activities.

Visit the Open Country website

Sarah Henry

Independent consultant and coach specialising in neurodiversity, inclusion and workplace wellbeing.

Visit the Sarah Henry website

Touchstone Support

Leeds-based mental health and wellbeing charity serving diverse communities with culturally sensitive services.

Visit the Touchstone Support website

West Yorkshire Combined Authority – Fair Work Charter

West Yorkshire Combined Authority charter encouraging employers to commit to fair, ethical employment practices.

View our Fair Work Charter webpage

WY Business Boost

West Yorkshire Combined Authority programme offering free business advice and support to local SMEs.

Visit the WY Business Boost website

Yorkshire Universities – Inclusive Recruitment Guide 2024

Guide from Yorkshire Universities on inclusive recruitment practices for academic and professional roles.

View the Yorkshire Universities – Inclusive Recruitment Guide 2024

National

ACAS

National advisory service providing free employment relations advice, guidance and training for employers and employees.

Visit the ACAS website

ACAS - mental wellbeing events

ACAS listing of training events on mental health and wellbeing for employers and HR professionals.

Visit the ACAS - mental wellbeing events webpage

ACAS - Reasonable Adjustments and Mental Health

ACAS guidance on making reasonable adjustments for employees with mental health conditions.

Visit the ACAS – Reasonable Adjustments and Mental Health webpage

AMS - Resources

AMS talent solutions provider offering resources on inclusive recruitment and workforce diversity.

Visit the AMS - Resources webpage

Andy's Man Club

UK men's mental health charity running free peer-to-peer support groups for men across the country.

Visit the Andy's Man Club website

Autism Plus

NAS training programmes helping employers and professionals better understand and support autistic people.

Visit the Autism Plus website

BASE (British Association for Supported Employment)

National membership organisation for supported employment providers helping disabled people into work.

Visit the BASE website

Business academy GOV

Government business academy webinar on key measures and employer actions under the Employment Rights Act 2025.

Visit the Business academy GOV website

Cognassist

Technology platform helping employers identify and support employees with cognitive and learning differences.

Visit the Cognassist website

Derby University - CPD course

University of Derby runs a CPD course on emotions, behaviour and communication for workplace wellbeing professionals.

Visit the Derby University - CPD course webpage

Diabetes UK - Living with Diabetes

Diabetes UK guidance and resources for people managing diabetes in everyday life including the workplace.

Visit the Diabetes UK - Living with Diabetes webpage

Dimensions UK

National charity supporting people with learning disabilities and autism to live fulfilling, independent lives.

Visit the Dimensions UK website

The Girl with the Curly Hair

Social enterprise creating visual resources to help autistic people and those with anxiety understand themselves.

Visit The Girl with the Curly Hair website

GOV.UK - Access to Work

Government grant scheme helping disabled people get and stay in employment by funding practical support.

Visit the GOV.UK - Access to Work webpage

GOV.UK - Adjustments for disabled workers

Government guidance on employers' legal duties to make reasonable adjustments for disabled workers.

Visit the GOV.UK - Adjustments for disabled workers webpage

GOV.UK - Disability Confident campaign

Government scheme encouraging employers to recruit, retain and develop disabled people in the workplace.

Visit the GOV.UK - Disability Confident campaign webpage

GOV.UK - Employers Join Forces to Tackle Ill Health

Government news article about employer and government collaboration to reduce health-related worklessness.

Visit the GOV.UK - Employers Join Forces to Tackle Ill Health webpage

Health and care partnership

West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership programme promoting healthier working lives across the region.

Visit the Health and care partnership webpage

HSE - Disability Easy Read Support

Health and Safety Executive easy-read resources on disability rights and support in the workplace.

Visit the HSE - Disability Easy Read Support webpage

The Health Foundation

Independent UK charity funding research and analysis to improve health and health care policy.

Visit The Health Foundation website

HEEC

Health, Employment and Enterprise Calderdale – supporting people with health conditions into work.

Visit the HEEC website

iHASCO - Online mental health awareness training course

Online mental health awareness training course for employees and managers from e-learning provider iHASCO.

Visit the iHASCO - Online mental health awareness training course webpage

Into Work

Training for employers on supporting people with learning disabilities and autism into the workplace.

Visit the Into Work website

IOSH

Chartered body for health and safety professionals, providing qualifications, guidance and workplace resources.

Visit the IOSH website

IOSH - SME Wellbeing Push

News article on IOSH being selected by government to lead a health and wellbeing initiative for small businesses.

Visit the IOSH - SME Wellbeing Push webpage

Joseph Rowntree Foundation – Work

JRF research and policy analysis on work, poverty and the labour market in the UK.

Visit the Joseph Rowntree Foundation - Work webpage

The King's Trust

UK charity helping young people aged 11-30 to build confidence, develop skills and move into employment.

Visit The King's Trust website

Leonard Cheshire

UK and international disability charity supporting disabled people to live, learn and work independently.

Visit the Leonard Cheshire website

Local Government Association - Wellbeing

Local Government Association resources supporting council workforce health, wellbeing and HR practice.

Visit the Local Government Association - Wellbeing webpage

Mencap - online community

UK's leading learning disability charity offering support, advocacy and community connections.

Visit the Mencap - online community webpage

Men's Health Forum

UK organisation working to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for men and boys.

Visit the Men's Health Forum webpage

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England

Organisation training individuals and employers to provide mental health first aid and raise awareness.

Visit the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England website

View the course enquiry form

Mental Health Foundation

UK charity focused on prevention and public mental health through research, policy and public campaigns.

Visit the Mental Health Foundation website

Mental Health Innovations

News article about employer collaboration on workplace wellbeing at a Mental Health Innovations report launch.

Visit the Mental Health Innovations website

Mind Matters Training

Mental health training provider offering courses for workplaces, schools and community organisations.

Visit the Mind Matters Training website

My living well

West Yorkshire wellbeing programme offering workplace resources to support employee mental and physical health.

Visit the My living well website

Pass HE

Bespoke training services from PASSHE for employers on disability, inclusion and supported employment.

Visit the Pass HE website

National Trust Jobs

Recruitment portal for the National Trust, offering jobs and volunteering across heritage and conservation sites.

Visit the National Trust Jobs website

Neurodiversity at Work

Guidance document for employers on understanding and supporting neurodivergent employees at work.

View the Neurodiversity at work guidance

Neurodiversity Training

Training organisation delivering neurodiversity awareness and inclusion programmes for employers and educators.

Visit the Neurodiversity Training website

New Leaf Health

Wellbeing training programmes for workplaces covering mental health, resilience and healthy working.

Visit the New Leaf Health website

RNIB

Royal National Institute of Blind People providing support, advice and campaigning for people with sight loss.

Visit the RNIB website

Salvation Army - Strawberry Field

Salvation Army's Strawberry Field site in Liverpool offering training and supported employment for young adults.

Visit the Salvation Army - Strawberry Field webpage

Samaritans - Workplace

Samaritans workplace programme offering training and resources to support employee mental health and wellbeing.

Visit the Samaritans - Workplace website

Scope

UK disability equality charity campaigning for a fair and equal society for disabled people.

Visit the Scope website

Scope Business - Accessibility Toolkit

Scope resource helping employers audit and improve physical and digital accessibility in the workplace.

View the Scope Business - Accessibility Toolkit

Scope - Advice and Support

Scope's advice hub offering information on disability rights, benefits, employment and independent living.

Visit the Scope - Advice and Support webpage

Scope Business - Inclusive Policies and Procedures Toolkit

Scope toolkit helping employers develop HR policies and procedures that are inclusive of disabled people.

View the Scope Business - Inclusive Policies and Procedures Toolkit

Scope Business - Inclusive Recruitment Toolkit

Employer toolkit from Scope with practical steps for making recruitment more accessible and inclusive.

View the Scope Business - Inclusive Recruitment Toolkit

Scope Business - Reasonable Adjustments Toolkit

Scope's step-by-step guide for employers on implementing reasonable adjustments for disabled staff.

View the Scope Business - Reasonable Adjustments Toolkit

Scope Business - Retention of Disabled Staff Toolkit

Scope employer resource with strategies for retaining disabled employees and reducing turnover.

View the Scope Business - Retention of Disabled Staff Toolkit

Sense

Charity supporting people with complex disabilities including deafblindness to live independently.

View the Sense website

SJA

St John Ambulance training courses including first aid, mental health first aid and workplace safety.

View the SJA website

Stride Yorkshire

Yorkshire employment and skills programme supporting people with health conditions into sustainable work.

View the Stride Yorkshire website

Turning Point

National social enterprise providing substance misuse, mental health and employment support services.

View the Turning Point website

Waythrough

National charity supporting people experiencing addiction, mental health challenges and social exclusion.

View the Waythrough website

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Resources by theme

Disability

Cloverleaf Academy

Independent charity operating across the North of England since 1995, providing free and confidential advocacy for people with mental ill-health, learning disabilities, physical or sensory impairments, and carers.

Visit the Cloverleaf Academy website

DIAL Wakefield

Disability Information and Advice Line offering impartial information and advice on benefits, rights and services for disabled people in the Wakefield district. There is a free and paid version of this resource.

Visit the DIAL Wakefield website

Lead the way Calderdale

Free information and advice service for adults with learning disabilities and their family carers in Calderdale, also co-facilitating the Calderdale Learning Disabilities Partnership Board.

Visit the Lead the way Calderdale website

Open Country

Yorkshire charity enabling people with disabilities and mental health conditions to access and enjoy the countryside through guided walks, cycling and outdoor activities. There is a free and paid version of this resource.

Visit the Open Country website

Kirklees Adult Disability Services

NHS specialist health service from South West Yorkshire Partnership Trust providing assessment, treatment and health support for adults with learning disabilities in Kirklees. This is a free service.

Visit the Kirklees Adult Disability Services website

REAL employment

Kirklees Council's employment support service helping residents with disabilities and health conditions find and sustain real jobs through employer engagement and personal support. This is a free service.

Visit the REAL employment website

Scope

National disability charity providing practical information, emotional support and campaigning to achieve equality for disabled people across the UK. There is a free and paid version of this resource.

Visit the Scope website

SeeAbility

National charity supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and sight loss to access high-quality care, housing and employment. Provides supported living, registered care and specialist eye care services. This is a free service.

Visit the SeeAbility website

Unique Ways

Parent-carer led organisation in Calderdale supporting families with disabled children aged 0–25 through training, information sessions, advocacy resources and social activities. This is a paid service.

Visit the Unique Ways website

Wakefield Deaf

Local charity providing support, information, advocacy and community services for deaf and hard-of-hearing people across the Wakefield district. There is a free and paid version of this resource.

Visit the Wakefield Deaf website

Wakefield Disability

NHS specialist health service from South West Yorkshire Partnership Trust providing assessment, treatment and health support for adults with learning disabilities in the Wakefield area. This is a free service.

Visit the Wakefield Disability website

Mental Health and Anxiety

Andy's Man Club

Men's suicide prevention charity offering free peer-to-peer support groups every Monday evening across the UK, providing a safe, judgement-free space for men aged 18+ to talk about their mental health.

Visit the Andy's Man Club website

The Brunswick Centre

Halifax-based LGBTQ+ charity offering free or low-cost counselling and mental health support tailored to LGBTQ+ individuals across Calderdale and beyond. This is a free service.

Visit the The Brunswick Centre website

Calderdale Talking Therapies

NHS Talking Therapies service for Calderdale residents, offering free psychological therapies such as CBT for anxiety, depression and common mental health problems.

Visit the Calderdale Talking Therapies website

GASPED

Wakefield-based charity raising awareness of addiction, suicide, domestic abuse and sexual violence, providing practical support, counselling and crisis helpline services, with a focus on male victims. There is a free and paid version of this resource.

Visit the GASPED website

Get Set Goal

University of Huddersfield's Graduate School of Governance, supporting postgraduate study and research in public policy, leadership and community governance. This is a free service.

Visit the Get Set Goal website

Healthy Minds - Calderdale

Calderdale mental health charity offering peer support groups, befriending, Safespace crisis support, outdoor wellbeing and welfare rights advice to anyone with a mental health need. There is a free and paid version of this resource.

Visit the Healthy Minds - Calderdale website

Invictus - Employee Empowerment Programme

Workplace wellbeing programme designed to empower employees with mental health tools, resilience strategies and self-management skills to thrive at work. This is a free service.

Visit the Invictus - Employee Empowerment Programme website

Leeds Mind

Leeds Mind's employer support offer, providing mental health awareness training, consultancy and resources to help organisations create mentally healthy workplaces. There is a free and paid version of this resource.

Visit the Leeds Mind website

Live Well Wakefield

NHS health improvement service for Wakefield residents offering support with stopping smoking, healthy weight, physical activity and mental wellbeing. This is a free service.

Visit the Live Well Wakefield website

Locala Wellness to Work

Locala Health & Wellbeing's service supporting people in Kirklees whose health is a barrier to work, helping them build confidence, wellbeing and skills to move towards employment or volunteering. There is a free and paid version of this resource.

Visit the Locala Wellness to Work website

Mindful Employer toolkit

Practical framework for employers to improve workplace mental health and wellbeing by taking ten steps toward becoming a more mentally healthy organisation. This is a free service.

Visit the Mindful Employer toolkit website

NHS Talking Therapies - SWYFT

NHS Trust providing mental health, learning disability and community health services across Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. This is a free service.

Visit the NHS Talking Therapies - SWYFT website

Noah's Ark Centre

Halifax charity offering free counselling and therapy for children, young people and families in Calderdale, alongside debt and money advice. This is a paid resource.

Visit the Noah's Ark Centre website

S2R Support to Recovery

Recovery and social inclusion organisation providing community-based support for people affected by mental health challenges, addiction and social isolation across West Yorkshire. There is a free and paid version of this resource.

Visit the S2R Support to Recovery website

Sarah Henry support

Professional wellbeing and coaching services supporting individuals and organisations with mental health, resilience and personal development. There is a free and paid version of this resource.

Visit the Sarah Henry support website

Staying Well - Calderdale

Online hub providing mental health and emotional wellbeing resources, signposting and self-help information to support people in the community. This is a paid resource.

Visit the Staying Well - Calderdale website

Suicide Prevention - Calderdale

Regional suicide prevention network providing information, resources and support pathways for individuals, families and professionals in the Calderdale area. This is a free service.

Visit the Suicide Prevention - Calderdale website

Touchstone

NHS-commissioned mental health service in Leeds providing talking therapies, peer support and community-based wellbeing support to adults. There is a free and paid version of this resource.

Visit the Touchstone website

Turning Minds Around

Private therapy and counselling service offering a range of evidence-based therapies including CBT, EMDR and mindfulness for individuals experiencing mental health difficulties. This is a paid resource.

Visit the Turning Minds Around website

Unmasked Mental Health - Calderdale

Community interest company offering mental health support and training, particularly for autistic and neurodivergent individuals, through workshops, peer support and coaching. There is a free and paid version of this resource.

Visit the Unmasked Mental Health - Calderdale website

Wakefield Recovery and Wellbeing College

NHS-linked Recovery College in Wakefield offering free co-produced educational courses on mental health and wellbeing to help people recover and live full lives. This is a free service.

Visit the Wakefield Recovery and Wellbeing College website

Wellness Works

NHS-commissioned Kirklees Wellness Service offering one-to-one health coaching, active wellbeing programmes and mental health support to adults across Kirklees. There is a free and paid version of this resource.

Visit the Wellness Works website

Work Well Calderdale

Calderdale Voluntary Action's Work Well programme providing integrated employment and health support for Calderdale residents facing barriers to work due to health or disability. This is a free service.

Visit the Work Well Calderdale website

Neurodiversity

Adult Autism Service

NHS autism diagnostic and support service from South West Yorkshire Partnership Trust, covering assessment, post-diagnostic support and advice for adults across the region. This is a free service.

Visit the South West Yorkshire - Adult Autism Service webpage

Autism Plus

Sheffield-based charity supporting autistic people and those with complex conditions to achieve independence, employment and community participation through personalised services. There is a free and paid version of this resource.

Visit the Autism Plus website

Autism well-being

Organisation focused on improving the mental health and emotional wellbeing of autistic individuals through specialist support, resources and community connection. This is a paid resource.

Visit the Autism well-being project website

Cognassist

EdTech platform providing evidence-led neurodiversity assessments and personalised support for further education colleges, apprenticeship providers and employers to improve inclusion. There is a free and paid version of this resource.

Visit the Cognassist website

Kirklees SEND

Kirklees Council's online directory of services, support and information for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their families. This is a free service.

Visit the Kirklees local offer - SEND webpage

Leeds Autism

Organisation providing support, information, peer groups and advocacy for autistic people and their families in the Leeds area. There is a free and paid version of this resource.

Visit the Leeds Autism website

Neurodiversity in Business

National forum supporting businesses to attract, retain and develop neurodivergent employees, offering employer resources, training and a community of practice. There is a free and paid version of this resource.

Visit the Neurodiversity in Business webpage

Neurodiversity toolkit

Article from Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Trust announcing a new toolkit designed to support neurodivergent colleagues in the workplace. This is a free resource.

View the toolkit

Neurodiversity Training

Organisation delivering autism and neurodiversity awareness training, webinars and e-learning for NHS staff, professionals, families and workplaces, drawing on lived experience and up-to-date research. There is a free and paid version of this resource.

Visit the Neurodiversity Training website

Spectrum People

Wakefield-based charity providing community activities, social prescribing, peer support and the Appletree community garden to support the wellbeing of vulnerable adults and young people. There is a free and paid version of this resource.

Visit the Spectrum People website

Other health conditions and difficulties

The Basement Project

West Yorkshire charity providing addiction recovery support, harm reduction services and community drop-ins for people affected by substance misuse in Huddersfield and surrounding areas. This is a free resource.

Visit The Basement Project website

Business Disability Forum

Working with businesses and government to remove barriers and achieve lasting disability inclusion. Offers a paid membership that includes an advice service, Networks, Knowledge hub and additional benefits.

Visit the Business Disability Forum website

Calderdale Council - Health

Calderdale Council's health and social care information hub, providing details of local health services, social care support and wellbeing resources. There is a free and paid version of this resource.

Visit the Calderdale Council - Health webpage

Change Grow Lives

National charity delivering drug and alcohol recovery services, criminal justice support and young people's services across the UK. This is a free resource.

Visit the Change Grow Lives website

Emerging Futures

Social enterprise working in Kirklees to support people with multiple and complex needs through recovery-focused, community-based services. This is a free resource.

Visit the Emerging Futures website

Focus4Hope

Community organisation in West Yorkshire providing food banks, welfare support, mental health services and community activities to people in need. There is a free and paid version of this resource.

Visit the Focus4Hope website

Fusion Housing

West Yorkshire charity providing supported accommodation, floating support and housing-related services for people who are homeless, at risk of homelessness or have complex needs. This is a paid resource.

Visit the Fusion Housing website

The Haemophilia Society

A UK-wide charity with free membership, and is open to anyone affected by a bleeding disorder.

Visit The Haemophilia Society website

Happy Days UK

UK charity supporting children and young people's emotional wellbeing through therapeutic activities, play and community programmes. There is a free and paid version of this resource.

Visit the Happy Days UK website

Live Well Kirklees

West Yorkshire Health stroke and community health programme providing support for people with long-term conditions, including post-stroke care and wellbeing services in Kirklees. This is a free resource.

Visit the Live Well Kirklees webpage

Maximus

Contracted employment and health services provider delivering government welfare-to-work programmes and health assessments to support people into employment. This is a free resource.

Visit the Maximus website

The ME Association

The ME (myalgic encephalopathy or encephalomyelitis) is a complex multisystem disease with a wide range of disabling symptoms. The ME Association is here to support people through all stages of their illness and help to develop an effective treatment.

Visit The ME Association website

MECC Link

Making Every Contact Count (MECC) resource hub for Yorkshire & Humber, supporting health and care professionals to have brief conversations about healthy lifestyle choices. This is a free resource.

Visit the MECC Link website

RNIB

The Royal Institute of Blind People is the UK’s leading sight loss charity. Offering practical and emotional support to blind and partially sighted people, their families, and carers.

Visit the RNIB website

RNID

A national charity supporting more than 18million people in the UK, who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus.

Visit the RNID website

Safe Places

Kirklees scheme providing a network of public buildings and businesses where people with learning disabilities, autism or other vulnerabilities can go if they feel unsafe or distressed. This is a free resource.

Visit the Kirklees Council - Safe Places webpage

Shared Lives Kirklees

Kirklees Council's Shared Lives scheme matching adults with disabilities or mental health needs with approved carers who share their home and family life. This is a paid resource.

Visit the Kirklees Council - Shared Lives webpage

Supporting Working Carers

Kirklees carers' support service offering training, information, peer support and one-to-one guidance for unpaid carers to help them in their caring role. This is a free resource.

Visit the Supporting Working Carers website

St Augustine's Centre

Halifax charity providing welcome, support and practical assistance to asylum seekers, refugees and vulnerable migrants in Calderdale. There is a free and paid version of this resource.

Visit the St Augustine's Centre website

Step 2- Young People’s Health

A charity that offers a range of services to children and young people in schools, community sessions and through outreach. Also offers support to parents and professionals.

Visit the Step 2 website

Wakefield Connect to Support

Wakefield's online directory of care, support and activities for adults, helping people find local services, community groups and self-help resources. There is a free and paid version of this resource.

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Women Centre - Calderdale, Kirklees and Bradford

Calderdale and Kirklees charity offering holistic support, counselling, legal advice, health services and employment support specifically for women and girls. This is a paid resource.

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