1. 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.

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

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    Digitally excluded people’s experiences of remote GP appointments

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. Bradford district NHS trusts among only a third nationally to meet legal rights of deaf and blind patients to accessible information

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    Bradford district residents who are blind, deaf or have a learning disability mostly appear to be having their communication needs met by local NHS services, new research shows.

  14. People in Bradford talk about cancer in their own language to help save lives

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    A new scheme encouraging people to have conversations about cancer in their own language to help save lives has been piloted in Bradford.

  15. Recruitment opens for key role in new body in charge of meeting health and care needs of Bradford district

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    The search is on for an independent chair to bring “objectivity, independence and challenge” to a new board tasked with managing more than £1 billion meeting the healthcare needs of Bradford District and Craven.

  16. Meeting of partnership that brings together all health and care services covering Bradford district

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    The partnership that strengthens joint working across health and care services in Bradford district is meeting in public next week (Tuesday, June 7).

  17. What to do if you need help during the Jubilee Bank Holidays

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    With two bank holidays coming up this week, health leaders in Bradford District and Craven are reminding people where to go if they need healthcare while their usual GP practice or local pharmacy is closed.

  18. Cancer stories from Bradford district highlighted by Yorkshire support network

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    The latest newsletter from Yorkshire Cancer Community features stories from people living with cancer and survivors in Bradford district.

  19. Born in Bradford research finds new evidence of harm of air pollution on brain development of children in the city

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    Evidence from the groundbreaking Born in Bradford (BiB) research study, which tracks the lives of more than 30,000 Bradfordians, has found clear evidence of the harm of traffic-related air pollution on children’s brain development.

  20. New local website offers healthcare advice to parents and carers in Bradford district

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    A new website has launched to provide consistent, accurate and trustworthy healthcare advice to parents, carers, young people, and professionals in Bradford district.

  21. Patients reveal effects of COVID delays to planned care in partnership with Healthwatch

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    The findings of a citizens' panel set up in partnership with Healthwatch have been revealed in a report on the effects of delays to planned care caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in West Yorkshire.

  22. Have a say on proposed enhanced opening hours for GP practices

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    People across Bradford district are being asked for their views on proposals to enhance GP practice opening hours.

  23. New era for health and care in Bradford district as West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board starts work

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    A new era has begun for the way health and care services are planned and delivered in Bradford district.

  24. Disabled people report being blocked from NHS care due to poor communications

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    Healthwatch England warns that health and care services are failing in their legal duty to provide accessible information for people with physical and learning disabilities.

  25. Regulator demands improvements to reduce pressure on urgent and emergency care across West Yorkshire following inspection

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    The independent regulator of health and social care in England has found that improvements are needed to ease pressure on urgent and emergency care services across West Yorkshire, including Bradford district.

  26. Bradford COVID vaccination centre closes as NHS prepares for autumn boosters

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    Bradford’s Jacob’s Well vaccination centre will be finishing this weekend (Saturday, August 27) as the COVID-19 vaccination programme moves to its next phase.

  27. Are you or your loved one waiting to get a GP referral? Share your views

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    Have you or your loved one been left frustrated after struggling to get a GP referral for tests or treatment? You’re not alone.

  28. Healthwatch in West Yorkshire highlights your issues with GPs, dentists and the cost-of-living crisis to health and care decision-makers

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    Healthwatch, working together across West Yorkshire, has highlighted a range of challenges and issues being faced by members of our communities to those responsible for planning health and care services.

  29. Get involved with new Healthwatch panel to put local voices at heart of West Yorkshire health and care

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    People across West Yorkshire are being asked to help shape a new Healthwatch people’s panel which will play an important role in advising health and care services across the area. 

  30. Tell us your story of maternal mental health care

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    Pregnancy is a major life event for any family. It can be joyful and fulfilling but also challenging. We’re launching a national survey to understand if care works for new mothers and birthing parents. Share your story.

  31. Carers’ Resource launches research which shows the true impact of the pandemic on unpaid carers

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    Local charity Carers’ Resource has published a new research study which shows how unpaid carers were severely affected during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  32. Man diagnosed with prostate cancer sets up support group in Bradford

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    A prostate cancer support group has been launched in Bradford.

  33. Tell us about your experiences of GP practices in Bradford district

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    We want to hear about your experiences of GP practices in Bradford district in the past year.

  34. Patients and public need urgent reassurance on NHS winter crisis and recovery

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    Healthwatch England is concerned that coverage in recent days showing the NHS at breaking point will exacerbate already-low public confidence that people can get urgent and emergency care when they need it most.

  35. People are increasingly avoiding NHS appointments and prescriptions due to cost of living, Healthwatch England warns

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    Our new data for England shows a worrying increase in the number of people avoiding vital care. We're calling for urgent action from government and health and care services to ensure rising costs are not a barrier to healthcare.

  36. Have your say on how health services are delivered across West Yorkshire

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    People and communities are being urged to come forward and share their views on how health services should be delivered to them locally and across West Yorkshire.

  37. Video launched to support families with babies to help them sleep safely

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    NHS teams in Bradford have launch a new video for parents and carers offering safer sleep advice.

  38. Be sure to order repeat prescriptions in Bradford district before the Easter holidays

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    As the four-day Easter bank holiday approaches, West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership is reminding people to double check they have enough medication to last through the holidays and to order repeat prescriptions in plenty of time.

  39. ‘Review culture’ is on the rise, yet only one in 10 feed back on health services

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    People are nearly four times more likely to share their thoughts on a dinner out or takeaway than on NHS services, according to a new survey. 

  40. COVID-19 spring booster vaccination programme gets under way in Bradford district

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    The NHS has kicked off the next phase of its COVID vaccination programme this week with a spring campaign to protect the most vulnerable.

  41. How the junior doctors' strike will affect Bradford district from April 11-15

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    People in Bradford district are being asked to check their medication supplies and to visit NHS 111 online first (www.111.nhs.uk) for health advice over what is expected to be a busy period for NHS services during the Easter bank holiday (April 7-10) and until the end of junior doctor strike action (April 11-15).

  42. Local NHS urges people in Bradford district to prepare for May bank holidays

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    People are being asked to check their medication supplies and to visit NHS 111 online first for health advice over what is expected to be a busy period for NHS services during the first of three May bank holidays (May 1) and nurse strike action (April 30 – May 2).

  43. New health and wellbeing centre confirmed for Keighley town centre

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    A new health and wellbeing centre is set to open in Keighley in summer 2026 after Government funding was confirmed.

  44. Tell us what you think about non-surgical cancer care in Bradford district

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    Healthwatch is working with the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Cancer Alliance on a new project about non-surgical cancer care and treatment.

  45. 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.

  46. Self-care week celebrated with two events in Bradford and Keighley

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    Events are being held in Bradford and Keighley for Self Care Week (Nov 13-19) to help people look after themselves and find free local support to stop smoking, lose weight and get active.