Together, we can build a better, more connected Upper Calder Valley.
The Upper Calder Valley is stepping confidently into the future of integrated neighbourhood care, building on strong foundations of collaboration across health, care, and community services to deliver more connected, person-centred support for local people.
With lots of work already done or in motion, the next phase of the Upper Calder Valley’s integrated working journey will move from strategy to delivery. This includes the formation of a formal leadership group to help shape and steer priorities focused on improving coordination, increasing access, and ensuring people receive the right care at the right time, close to home. A key area of focus will be strengthening multidisciplinary working at the neighbourhood level, starting with mental health support, a clear priority echoed in the NHS 10-Year Plan.
Starting the Journey
The journey began in November 2022, when the Upper Calder Valley Primary Care Network (PCN) established a strategy group made up of local providers committed to improving the care and support available to patients and residents. The group met regularly and helped initiate stronger collaboration across the area, laying the foundations for more joined-up ways of working
From this, a working group of passionate professionals was formed in early 2024 to take the work further – bringing together partners from the NHS, local authorities, and voluntary and the community sector to strengthen collaboration across the area and reimagine how care is delivered locally. From the outset, the group brought energy and insight to shaping a bold new model of integrated neighbourhood working, one that reflects the unique needs of the Upper Calder Valley while aligning with wider NHS priorities.
In line with the new NHS 10-Year Plan, which champions preventative, personalised, and locally delivered care through Neighbourhood Health Services, the Upper Calder Valley has already been putting these principles into action. By connecting services through events, insight gathering, and a deep commitment to community focused planning, the area is well ahead in its thinking, laying the groundwork for care that is proactive, accessible, and truly local.
July 2024 – Stakeholder Survey
To ensure that the voices of all health and care partners were central to the work, a Stakeholder Survey ran from July to November 2024. It captured valuable input from professionals across health, care, and the voluntary and community sector. The responses highlighted existing strengths, surfaced opportunities for better integration, and identified shared priorities for working together more effectively. These insights directly shaped the development of the local Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) approach and informed the next phase of collaboration.
November 2024 – Community Conections Event
In November 2024, momentum continued with the Community Connections event at Todmorden Health Centre, where over 30 organisations came together in a vibrant marketplace-style gathering. With 122 members of the public attending and 390 meaningful interactions recorded, the event offered residents the chance to connect with services, share their experiences, and build new relationships with local providers.
For participating services, it was an invaluable opportunity to network, learn from one another, and explore ways to strengthen collaboration. Hosted by Calderdale Cares Partnership – a coalition of NHS, local government, and voluntary sector organisations – the event highlighted the shared commitment to putting people at the heart of care.
May 2025 – Stakeholder Workshop
The integrated working journey progressed further in May 2025 with a Stakeholder and Community Workshop at Mytholmroyd Community Centre. Over 50 professionals from across sectors came together to reflect on progress so far, review survey findings, and co-design practical next steps for more joined-up working. The workshop featured dynamic group sessions focused on vision, planning for the future, and identifying clear priorities to help deliver truly integrated, person-centred care.
The session also celebrated early success stories already emerging from multi-disciplinary collaboration in the Upper Calder Valley, where joined-up approaches are making a real difference to the lives of individuals and families.
May 2026 – Community Connections Mental Health Event
A second neighbourhood event that brought together more than 200 local residents and 24 organisations for a day dedicated to mental health, wellbeing and community connection.
From speaking with local services to taking part in wellbeing activities including singing, Indian dance, sound bath sessions, wood whittling and circus skills, the day highlighted the strength of partnership working and the positive impact of Integrated Neighbourhood Working in action.
Read more about it here.
Local Leadership
Dr David Burley, Clinical Director for the Upper Calder Valley Primary Care Network and Co-chair of the working group said: “This isn’t about starting from scratch, it’s about building on the strong foundations we already have. The commitment across our services and communities to working better together is clear, and we’re excited to be entering a phase where we can translate that into even more positive outcomes for the people we serve.”
Robin Tuddenham, Place lead for Calderdale, NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board said: “Neighbourhood health is at the heart of the NHS 10-Year Plan. Upper Calder Valley are in a great position to now support the delivery of care closer to home and improve people’s access, experience and outcomes in Calderdale.”
Graham Mynott, Executive Director, Hebden Bridge Community Association (contract holders for Staying Well across the Upper Calder Valley), and Co-chair of the working group said: “We have been involved in discussions, meetings and events throughout this journey, and it is very exciting to be able to contribute to the next steps. We are a constant champion of the role of voluntary and community groups across the Upper Valley who contribute hugely to the health and wellbeing of local people. We want to help weave them into the future of integrated neighbourhood care with all partners across the Upper Valley.”
The Upper Calder Valley Neighbourhood Journey
