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Members of the WACA team joined up with AWC Modality for the first of our workplace health checks events at Keighley College this week.

Employees were able to have a full NHS health check including blood pressure, BMI measurements and have their cholesterol and blood sugar levels tested.

The WACA social prescribers were also on hand to help advise with non-clinical matters.

The community mental health transformation partnership has been shortlisted for the General Practice Awards, in the ‘Clinical improvement in mental health’ category.

WACA, together with Modality are part of a partnership working with the voluntary and community sector to provide mental health support to adults no matter where they live in Wharfedale, Airedale and Craven.

https://bdcpartnership.co.uk/gp-practices-shortlisted-for-prestigious-award/

To learn more about the work of the mental health transformation programme, visit https://www.wacalliance.co.uk/our-projects/waca-mental-health-service/mental-health-community-hubs.html

WACA are running a series of focus groups to learn what is needed to best support people with learning disabilities. The second of these groups will be held at The Place in Settle on Monday 16th September. 

Places can be booked at:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/share-with-us-tickets-1006626846997?aff=erelexpmlt 

As part of Women's Health Month that is being held across Airedale, our Cancer Champion, Sharon Cope has been out in Keighley talking to patients about signs and symptoms of cancer, and how to lower your risks. 

As part of this awareness month, Ling House Medical Centre are holding drop-in events where patients can learn more about cervical screenings, menopause support and our social prescribing service.