Radio Calderdale

Radio Calderdale is the hospital radio station for Halifax, broadcasting from purpose-built studios at Calderdale Royal Hospital. Founded in 1981 by Trevor Simpson, it began at Halifax General Hospital and also served the Royal Halifax Infirmary and Northowram Hospital. Its history follows the changing hospital services used by people across the Calderdale area.

The station describes its role as a friend at the bedside. Volunteers regularly visit the wards, speak with patients and collect requests and dedications. Those conversations give the studio a direct relationship with its audience, allowing patients' own musical choices and messages to become part of the entertainment they hear.

Jenna Tomelty presents The Great Big Musicals Show, while David Grant's Close Enough for Jazz gives another specialist style its own space. Rachel Fisher-Ives hosts Mainly 80s and Russell Moody presents The Vinyl Countdown. Tim Morsley's programmes include The Hot 30 Countdown and The Retro Rewind, placing newer chart interests beside older favourites. Richard J Hannah's Weekend Magazine and Daryl Gill's Sunday Afternoon Extravaganza add further presented choices to the station's weekend listening.

Radio Calderdale is a registered charity operated entirely by volunteers. Its programmes are available throughout the day, reaching both the hospital and people listening online. Families and former patients can continue to hear the same local presenters from home, while the ward-visiting team keeps the station's attention closely connected with people currently receiving care.