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. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. Hundreds of vulnerable people receive new COVID treatment

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    A West Yorkshire man has become one of the first to benefit from new NHS treatments to prevent complications from COVID-19.

  12. New operating theatres at Bradford Royal Infirmary

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    Three state-of-the-art operating theatres have been unveiled at Bradford Royal Infirmary after a major refurbishment worth almost £4.5million.

  13. Chance to represent your community as a governor on Bradford hospitals trust council

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    District residents are needed to represent their communities' views about the services at hospitals in Bradford.

  14. 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.

  15. New £7m surgical unit at Bradford Royal Infirmary 'will mean a better experience for patients'

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    A £7m facility which will improve the environment and experience of surgical patients in Bradford has opened its doors.

  16. 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.

  17. New cancer surgery robot unveiled at Bradford Royal Infirmary

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    A £1.7 million new da Vinci Xi robot dedicated to cancer surgery has operated on its first patient at Bradford Royal Infirmary.

  18. 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).

  19. 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.

  20. How to get information on a loved one who's a patient at Bradford Royal Infirmary

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    Do you know how to get information about a loved one at Bradford Royal Infirmary?

  21. 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.

  22. 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.

  23. 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.

  24. 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.

  25. Hospital team 'on a mission' to eliminate hepatitis C in Bradford district

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    A website has been launched in Bradford to raise awareness of Hepatitis C and encourage people to get tested for the 'silent disease'.

  26. Help shape the future of virtual hospital services in Bradford

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    People in Bradford district are being asked to help design future "virtual" hospital services.

  27. 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.

  28. 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.

  29. 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.

  30. Public and patient governors needed by Bradford hospitals

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    People across Bradford district are needed as public and patient governors to sit on the Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s Council.

  31. 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. 

  32. 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.

  33. 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.

  34. 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.

  35. 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.

  36. 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.

  37. 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.

  38. 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.

  39. 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.

  40. New unit opens its doors for patients at Lynfield Mount Hospital

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    Families across West Yorkshire will be able to benefit from a new therapeutic hospital unit for people with complex learning disabilities which has opened in Bradford.

  41. ‘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. 

  42. 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.

  43. 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).

  44. 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).

  45. Independent regulator finds improvements in maternity services at Bradford Royal Infirmary

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    Improvements in maternity care have been reported at Bradford Royal Infirmary by England's independent regulator of health and care.