A WELLBEING hub has been launched in Keighley.

The so-called Keighley Pathways Hub, at 15-17 Devonshire Street, is one of six set up across the Bradford district.

It will offer advice and support covering a range of issues including welfare benefits, mental and physical wellbeing, domestic abuse and substance misuse, and will provide help to refugees and asylum seekers.

Behind the wellbeing network are organisations including the NHS and Bradford Council, and the voluntary and community sector.

Each hub operates on a walk-in basis, so appointments aren't necessary.

All ages are welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult.

People should be registered with a GP practice in Bradford district or Craven, or live within the boundaries of either local authority.

Foluke Ajayi, chief executive of Airedale NHS Foundation Trust and executive lead for healthy communities at Bradford District and Craven Health and Care Partnership, says: "This network is about helping people to get the right care in the right place when they need it.

"Anyone accessing the hubs will receive tailored support to meet their needs. The beauty of having six hubs is that they all work together to ensure an individual is supported with whatever they’re going through.

"I’d strongly encourage people to access these hubs for rapid support – you will be seen on the day you visit the hub. Often people go to hospital A&E departments seeking this sort of support, which we can’t provide as we are focusing on emergencies. Having the hubs in place means that people can get the help they need faster, in a location that is closer to their homes."

Kerrie-Lee Barr, acting chief executive of the Voluntary and Community Sector Alliance, says the hubs are a "safe place" for people.

She adds: "Whatever you’re going through, whatever challenge or issues you might be experiencing, we will be here to help you and get you the right support.

"All the advice people receive is completely free."

She said feedback had been positive, with one person commenting: "I came to the hub because I felt I had ongoing issues that I needed to put some closure on. I was able to do this; it also enabled me to have a bit of balance in my life."

Further information about the hubs and how to contact them can be found at wellbeingnetwork.org.uk.

The wellbeing network also offers a range of out-of-hours provision.