A team who provide personalised help for people across Calderdale diagnosed with cancer have won an award.

The Staying Well Cancer Support Service was presented with the Most Impactful Innovation – Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Award at the West Yorkshire Cancer Alliance ‘Innovation through Collaboration’ Conference.

The award celebrates the strength of partnership working behind the service, which brings together Staying Well Calderdale, North Halifax Partnership, Halifax Opportunities Trust and Hebden Bridge Community Association.

Developed in collaboration with Macmillan Cancer Support and the West Yorkshire Cancer Alliance, the service aims to place people at the centre of care, helping people access tailored, community-based wellbeing support that meets their needs and circumstances.

Members of the Staying Well Cancer Support partnership from North Halifax Partnership, Halifax Opportunities Trust and Hebden Bridge Community Association. Helen Brame, Nicola Webster, Sarah Roberts, Lisa Trowell, Jonaid Iqbal, Jihad Sadiki.

placeholder image — Members of the Staying Well Cancer Support partnership from North Halifax Partnership, Halifax Opportunities Trust and Hebden Bridge Community Association. Helen Brame, Nicola Webster, Sarah Roberts, Lisa Trowell, Jonaid Iqbal, Jihad Sadiki.

Judges recognised the service for its innovative, person-centred approach and strong cross-sector collaboration.

Rachel Orton, community programmes manager at North Halifax Partnership, said: "Winning this award is a credit to the Staying Well team across Calderdale and we are so happy to have our hard work recognised. "