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

    News -

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

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

    News -

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

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

    News -

    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.

  4. Accessibility checklist for GP surgeries

    Advice and Information -

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

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

    News -

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

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

    News -

    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.

  7. 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.

  8. Pasties and people

    Blog -

    Helen Rushworth, CEO of Healthwatch Bradford and District, provides the latest Leadership message for West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership.

  9. 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.

  10. Does the NHS have to provide an interpreter?

    Advice and Information -

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

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

    News -

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

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

    News -

    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.

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

    News -

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

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

    News -

    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.

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

    News -

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

  16. 2021-22 Annual Report

    Report -

    Our Annual Report summarises our activities during the past year, including our work in helping to ensure the voice of people using local services is at the heart of the new health and care system responsible for our area in July 2022.

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

    News -

    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.

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

    News -

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

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

    News -

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

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

    News -

    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.

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

    News -

    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.

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

    News -

    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.

  23. 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.

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

    News -

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

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

    News -

    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.

  26. What people across West Yorkshire are telling us about their experience of health and care services, August 2022

    Report -

    Healthwatch, working together across West Yorkshire, has produced a report highlighting some of the key challenges and issues faced by people and communities when trying to access health and care services.

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

    News -

    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. 

  28. 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.

  29. Tell us your story of maternal mental health care

    News -

    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.

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

    News -

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

  31. 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.

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

    News -

    A prostate cancer support group has been launched in Bradford.

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

    News -

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