1. Stay well this winter

    Advice and Information -

    Staying well can be harder during the winter months so it's important to look after ourselves and those around us, particularly at this time of year.

    The links below provide excellent advice and information on how to stay well this winter.

  2. Registering with your GP: understanding your rights

    Advice and Information -

    People have told us they can have problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register.

  3. Where can I go to get help for my health out-of-hours?

    Advice and Information -

    Our health issues don't always stop at the weekend so if you need medical assistance out-of-hours, please follow the advice and information below.

  4. Advice about Coronavirus (COVID-19)

    Advice and Information -

    Read the latest advice and information from NHS England and Public Health England about Coronavirus

  5. Bradford Teaching Hospitals seeking public governors

    Advice and Information -

    Would you like to make a difference by becoming a governor? Bradford Teaching Hospitals is seeking public governors to sit on the Foundation Trust’s
    Council.

  6. Help for you and your family to stay well this winter

    Advice and Information -

    Information and advice is available to help keep you and your family well in Bradford district this winter.

  7. Six golden rules to help osteoporosis patients have follow-up conversations with their GP

    Advice and Information -

    The six golden rules resource is a short video intended to to help inform individuals about bone health and fracture prevention, and help to promote patient confidence when approaching doctors to ask for further investigations.

  8. Accessibility checklist for GP surgeries

    Advice and Information -

    Help make sure that your practice meets patients' accessibility requirements by using this quick checklist.

  9. What medical support are you entitled to if you’re new to the UK?

    Advice and Information -

    For new arrivals to the UK it can be confusing where to go if you need medical assistance. Here we outline your rights as a refugee, where you can access emergency help and how to register for a GP.

  10. Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?

    Advice and Information -

    Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.

  11. Does the NHS have to provide an interpreter?

    Advice and Information -

    Do you know about your rights to language support in NHS settings?

  12. What is a GP referral and how can you get one?

    Advice and Information -

    When you need specialist NHS support, like hospital tests or treatment, you often need a referral from your GP first. Find out what this includes and what to expect.

  13. I'm pregnant. What happens next?

    Advice and Information -

    Becoming a parent can be a wonderful and exciting experience, but it can also be overwhelming. To help, we’ve broken down the pregnancy care you should expect from the NHS.

  14. New campaign aims to help people in Bradford district get the most out of their GP practice

    Advice and Information -

    The NHS in Bradford district has launched a campaign to increase awareness of how GP practices are working, the range of services offered and the specialist team members who are available to help people get the care they need.

  15. Local doctors offer advice on getting ready for Ramadan

    Advice and Information -

    The holy month of Ramadan begins next month (22 March – 21 April) and will be observed by Muslims in Britain and around the world as a month of fasting (sawm), prayer, reflection, and community engagement.

  16. Five big issues people with cancer in the UK are concerned about, according to Macmillan Cancer Support

    Advice and Information -

    Every year more than 385,000 people in the UK are diagnosed with cancer and there are currently at least 3 million people living with cancer across the UK.

  17. Prescription savings for people on low incomes or with long-term conditions

    Advice and Information -

    Patients with long-term conditions or on a low income could save money on their prescriptions.

  18. How to check your breasts and get screened for breast cancer in Bradford district

    Advice and Information -

    People in Bradford district are being urged to increase their awareness about the symptoms of breast cancer - the most common cancer in Yorkshire - and encourage uptake of preventative screening, which is well below average in our area.

  19. Rethinking Pain videos for people living with long-term pain

    Advice and Information -

    Rethinking Pain is a new community-based service for adults living with long-term pain in the Bradford and Craven area.

  20. What is measles and who can get the vaccine?

    Advice and Information -

    The NHS is urging parents and carers in West Yorkshire to make sure their children are vaccinated against measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR).

  21. 10 top tips to get the most out of your GP appointment

    Advice and Information -

    We know from our conversations with the public that some patients report feeling rushed during appointments and struggling to make themselves heard. Here are some tips that could help you get the most out of visiting your GP.