1. Volunteer vacancy - Enter and View (Authorised Representative)

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    We have several vacancies for Enter and View (Authorised Representatives) Volunteers, who will visit health and social care settings across the Bradford District to gather feedback and see how well the service is working.

  2. COVID-19 vaccines Q&A

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    A group of young people from Bradford District recently connected with some local medical and health experts to discuss some of their questions and concerns about the COVID-19 vaccine.

  3. What matters to you in health and social care services?

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    We want to hear what matters to the people of Bradford when it comes to health and social care services for this year.

  4. NHS dentistry

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    Twin crisis of access and affordability calls for a radical rethink of NHS dentistry.

  5. Digitally excluded people’s experiences of remote GP appointments

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    Digitally excluded people’s experiences of remote GP appointments

  6. COVID-19 booster vaccination programme starts in Bradford district

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    Booster COVID-19 vaccines are now on offer to people in Bradford district for those most at risk.

  7. People in Bradford district urged to get the flu jab if offered one

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    People offered the flu jab in the Bradford district are being encouraged to get it as soon as possible to boost their immunity levels this winter.

  8. Support to stop smoking in Bradford now available in some GP practices and pharmacies

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    A Bradford stop-smoking service has been expanded and is now also available in some GP practices and pharmacies in the district.

  9. Bradford hospitals could be combined on one site

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    Plans for a £1.7bn redevelopment of Bradford district's hospitals - including a purpose-built single site to replace Bradford Royal Infirmary and St Luke’s Hospital - have been submitted to the Government.

  10. Well Together service helps older people and those with long-term conditions be more active in Bradford district

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    A volunteer-led service that offers activities and support groups for older people and those with long-term conditions across Bradford district has relaunched.

  11. Free online support with mental health at a time to suit you in Bradford district

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    Free online guided self-help is now available within a week of assessment in Bradford district.

  12. One in five critically ill COVID patients is a pregnant woman

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    New data shows that nearly 20 per cent of the most critically ill COVID patients are pregnant women who have not been vaccinated.

  13. NHS dentistry: Healthwatch co-signs open letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer

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    Healthwatch has co-signed an open letter addressed to the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak calling for a recovery plan for NHS dentistry.

  14. Young adult carers in Bradford district receive grants to help with their education, independence and future plans

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    Young adult carers from across Bradford district have received grants to help them with their education, employment and training.

  15. Patients and carers group highlights importance of acting FAST for World Stroke Day

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    World Stroke Day (October 29) is this year focusing on the need to act FAST in the aftermath of a stroke.

  16. Be aware of warning signs and risks in Mouth Cancer Action Month

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    People are this month being urged to be aware of the signs and symptoms of one of the few cancers predicted to increase in the coming years.

  17. Access to care in the spotlight for World Diabetes Day 2021

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    People in Bradford and district are encouraged to support World Diabetes Day (Sunday, November 14), which this year is based around access to diabetes care.

  18. Free events in Bradford and district to help you take control of your health

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    Free events are taking place across Bradford and district next week (November 15-21, 2021) to help people of all ages take greater control of their health.

  19. Free flu vaccines for carers in Bradford, Keighley and Shipley on Carers Rights Day 2021

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    Bradford and district residents who are caring for a friend or relative are being invited to get free flu and COVID-19 booster vaccines, and find out more about their rights, at a number of events on Carers Rights Day 2021.

  20. Patients asked to be kind after increase in abuse of GP practice staff

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    Patients across Bradford and district are being asked to "be kind" following an increase in abuse towards people working in GP practices.

  21. Ling House Medical Centre to take on running of North Street Surgery in Keighley

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    A well-known Keighley GP surgery is to take on the running of the town’s North Street Surgery on December 1, 2021.

  22. More than £900,000 to support rough sleepers in Bradford district with drug and alcohol problems

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    More than £900,000 has been awarded to support rough sleepers with drug and alcohol problems in Bradford district.

  23. Help keep infections out of Bradford hospitals

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    People with friends and relatives in hospital in Bradford have been asked to help keep staff and patients safe by staying away if they have any symptoms of illness.

  24. Bradford parents asked to make sure their children gets flu vaccination when offered

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    Parents in Bradford are being asked to make sure their children get the flu vaccination this year to protect their children and other family members.

  25. New support for young carers in Bradford district on Instagram

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    Young carers aged 13 and over across Bradford district are being invited to join a new Young Carer Hub on the social media platform Instagram, where they can find advice and support. 

  26. Children aged from six to 16 needed for whooping cough vaccine clinical trial in Bradford

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    Young ‘superheroes’ are needed in Bradford to take part in a world-first whooping cough clinical trial.

  27. Protect your babies and get your jab, says mum who fell ill with COVID

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    A young mother who was admitted to hospital severely ill with COVID-19 after declining the vaccine has sent a powerful message to pregnant mums, urging them to get their jabs.

  28. Advice booklet offers support to people in Bradford district over the winter months

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    Support is on offer to people across the Bradford district over the winter months in the form of an advice booklet.

  29. Young people in West Yorkshire working to #SpreadTheKindness

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    More than 30 organisations have signed up to support a campaign to support young people aiming to #SpreadTheKindness across West Yorkshire, with thousands of others getting involved online or through local events.

  30. People in Bradford district urged to follow new COVID rules to halt spread of Omicron

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    People in Bradford district are being urged to help slow transmission of COVID-19 and the Omicron variant this December by following new rules and keeping safe those who are most vulnerable.

  31. How is the NHS changing in Bradford district in 2022?

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    Changes are being made to the way in which NHS services are funded, planned and delivered in 2022.

  32. Regulator finds improvements at Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has found improvements at Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust, following an inspection in September.

  33. New name for first point of contact for services in Adult Social Care in Bradford

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    The first point of contact when accessing services in Adult Social Care in Bradford is changing its name to The Independence Advice Hub.

  34. People warned over delays to some NHS services as COVID-19 booster campaign ramps up

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    People in Bradford district are being warned that some NHS services or non-urgent appointments and treatment could be postponed or delayed as the COVID-19 vaccination booster programme is prioritised.

  35. Bradford district hospitals ask people to use accident and emergency departments only if "absolutely necessary"

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    People are being asked to use emergency departments at Bradford district hospitals only if "absolutely necessary" as healthcare professionals face "significant demand" this January.

  36. Online support on offer for people living with arthritis

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    Online support is on offer for adults living with arthritis in the coming weeks.

  37. Pandemic has made many older people's mental health problems worse, says report

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    A report has found that "too many older people's mental health needs were invisible before COVID-19" and that the pandemic has only exacerbated this problem.

  38. Do you use pharmacies in Bradford district? Help shape the future of services

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    People across Bradford district are being asked to take part in a survey which will help find out if there are the right number of local pharmacies in the right places in our local communities.

  39. People in Bradford urged to remain vigilant as COVID-19 'Plan B' restrictions lifted

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    People in Bradford district are being urged to "remain vigilant" in helping prevent the spread of COVID-19 as restrictions are eased.

  40. People in Bradford district asked to keep wearing face coverings in places like GP surgeries and hospitals

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    People living in Bradford district are being asked to continue wearing face coverings in places like hospitals and GP practices.

  41. Online support for people with diabetes who want to prepare for Ramadan

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    A free online session is offering support to people with diabetes in Bradford district who wish to prepare for Ramadan.