HALE (Health Action Local Engagement) is a healthy living project working across Shipley, Frizinghall, Bingley, Baildon, Wharfedale, Windhill and Wrose.

HALE was set up in 2003 and became an independent charity in 2008. Although we have grown and developed over the years, our overall aim remains the same: to improve people's health where there is the greatest need.

We work with people of all ages and backgrounds, and pride ourselves on having a skilled team of community health workers who understand that to make a difference to people’s health and wellbeing, local people themselves need to be involved in developing projects right from the start.

The work of our team is overseen by a Management Committee comprising local residents, health professionals and representatives from other organisations in the area. As well as working with local people, we often work in partnership with community groups, schools, GP practices, Bradford Council and other organisations.

The HALE team is based in central Shipley but all our work takes place out and about throughout the local area.

Download a map of our office location (PDF)

Most of our work takes place within the Shipley constituency, but we also work in Frizinghall and Heaton, and our Stepping Stone Refugee and Asylum Seeker Networker Project is city-wide.

Download a map of the Shipley constituency (PDF)

What's happening in your area?

We have produced 3 directories listing activities and services available to people of all ages within the Shipley Constituency. These are split down into 3 areas: Shipley, Windhill & Wrose, Bingley (which includes Bingley Rural), and Baildon, Menston & Burley in Wharfedale.  You can see the directories on the Downloads section of this website, or contact the HALE office and we'll happily send you a copy.

Health needs in Shipley

In Autumn 2010, HALE organised a Creative Health Solutions event to explore health needs in the Shipley constituency and generate new ideas for addressing gaps in provision. The event was a huge success and identified Mental Health as a key area of concern.  Following on from this we held a second event in June 2011, which had a specific Mental Health focus.  Our hope is that these events will provide a springboard for more effective working between health and wellbeing organisations in the future. You can download the reports from both events below.

Creative Health Solutions Report - tackling Mental Health needs in the Shipley area (PDF)

Creative Health Solutions Report - tackling health needs in the Shipley area (PDF)

Our Funders

Bradford and Airedale NHS



Big Lottery



Social Services



Bradford Council



BANCA – GP Alliance