1. Our Programme Board Meeting Minutes January 2017

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    We make available the minutes of our Programme Board meetings so you can find out what was discussed.

  2. Autistic spectrum conditions: what we've heard from the public so far

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    The public told us about their experiences of Autistic Spectrum Conditions, which we explored further.

  3. Local Healthwatch stroke engagement

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    In partnership with other local Healthwatch services, we have had conversations with the public and staff on how stroke services across West Yorkshire and Harrogate could be further improved

  4. Our Programme Board Meeting Minutes April 2017

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    We make available the minutes of our Programme Board meetings so you can find out what was discussed.

  5. Our 2016/2017 annual report

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    Our 2016/2017 annual report highlights what we have been doing throughout the year and how your views have made a difference.

  6. The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services

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    A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect.

  7. Our Programme Board Meeting Minutes September 2017

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    We make available the minutes of our Programme Board meetings so you can find out what was discussed.

  8. Happy, Healthy, at Home: A plan for the future of health and care in Bradford District and Craven

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    In 2017 we led a project called The Big Conversation, to find out from local people what mattered most for the future of health and care. What people told us became the foundation of the plan for health and wellbeing in Bradford district and Craven.

  9. The Big Conversation

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    During July and August 2017 we spoke to over 900 people about the future of health and care services.

  10. We're hiring: West Yorkshire Voice Coordinator

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    Part-time 3 days per week (22.5hours) 18-month fixed term contract (with a possibility to extend subject to funding)

  11. Webinar: psychological impact of Ramadan for people with severe mental illness

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    Bradford District and Craven Health and Care Partnership is working in partnership with the British Islamic Medical Association to deliver four webinars on how Ramadan can affect people with severe mental illness.

  12. Keighley residents come together to fight cancer

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    People living in Keighley affected by cancer are urging locals to contact their GP practice if something doesn’t feel right.

  13. Carers in Bradford share their experiences

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    Carers in Bradford district have been sharing their stories about how their lives are affected by caring for relatives or friends.

  14. Troutbeck Care Home in Ilkley placed in special measures

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    Independent regulator the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has taken action to protect people at Troutbeck Care Home in Ilkley following an inspection last November where the home was rated inadequate.

  15. Access to Primary Care - November 2023 Briefing

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    Primary care access was the focus of the NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICS) meeting in November 2022.

  16. Winter -January 2024 Briefing

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    This briefing paper is provided by Healthwatch across West Yorkshire and is a summary of the key messages related to the winter period that Healthwatch across West Yorkshire are hearing from people in their local areas.

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

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

  18. Why Reasonable Adjustments are important for people with learning disablilities

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    Reasonable Adjustments are a legal requirement under the Equality Act 2010 to make sure that public sector health services are accessible to all disabled people.

  19. Bradford Bulls among local sports clubs offering health screening to fans

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    The NHS in West Yorkshire is encouraging people to ‘Find Out How You Really Are.’

  20. Share your views on local hospital access, care and treatment

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    We want to highlight your experiences of hospital access, care and treatment at the next meeting of the NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board.

  21. Share your feedback to improve care in our community

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    ‘Share for Better Care’, a new campaign launched by Healthwatch and the Care Quality Commission, addresses health inequalities across England.

  22. People's experiences of end of life care in West Yorkshire

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    NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (WY ICB) approached Healthwatch after committing to developing an end of life care vision to ensure residents of West Yorkshire receive the support they need and can die in a place of their choice, with consideration given to what and who matters to them.

  23. People in Bradford district urged to plan ahead for latest NHS strikes

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    The NHS in West Yorkshire is urging people to plan ahead and to choose the right service for their healthcare needs as it prepares for the latest period of industrial action from February 24 to 29.

  24. What the new dental recovery plan means for you

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    Are you struggling to find an NHS dentist? The new dental recovery plan might help you get the dental care you need.

  25. West Yorkshire Insight Briefing – Hospital Care, March 2024

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    Healthwatch, working together across West Yorkshire, has produced a briefing paper highlighting experiences of people when accessing and waiting for hospital care.