1. Online support on offer for people living with arthritis

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    Online support is on offer for adults living with arthritis in the coming weeks.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Online support for people with diabetes who want to prepare for Ramadan

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    A free online session is offering support to people with diabetes in Bradford district who wish to prepare for Ramadan.

  5. Courses rolled out for people with Long COVID in Bradford district

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    A new service to be delivered in Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven is giving hope to people with Long COVID, as a report published shows it is effective at treating those living with the post-viral disease.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. Free support to lose weight in Bradford district

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    Free support to lose weight is on offer to adults in Bradford district through a 12-week programme with Weight Watchers (WW), ShapeUp4Life, Slimming World or GetSlim.

  9. 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.

  10. New physical and mental wellbeing service for the Wharfe Valley

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    A new community-based service has been launched in Ilkley to help people access physical and mental wellbeing support.

  11. Specialist support in Bradford district for older people at risk of falls

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    People over 60 in Bradford district who feel at risk of falling are being encouraged to see their GP and ask for specialist support.

  12. Help spread the word about early detection of cancer in Bradford district

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    People in Bradford district are being encouraged to take action against cancer by taking up offers of screening and increasing early detection of the disease.

  13. 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.

  14. The Accessible Information Standard – what you can expect from services

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    The Accessible Information Standard is mandatory for all organisations that provide National Health Service (NHS) or adult social care. Here’s some key information about the accessible communications you should expect from services.

  15. New Governors needed at Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

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    Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust is encouraging local people to nominate themselves in the upcoming Governor elections.

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. Fewer children and young people in Bradford district getting vaccinated against life-threatening diseases

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    Parents and carers in Bradford district are being reminded that children and young people need to have their routine vaccinations.

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

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    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.

  20. Pasties and people

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

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

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    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.

  22. Someone I love has died - where can I find support?

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    Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.

  23. Minority communities and young people in Bradford district help shape future sexual health services

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    Members of minority communities and under-25s in Bradford have been working with their local Healthwatch to help shape the future of the district’s sexual health services.

  24. Does the NHS have to provide an interpreter?

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

  25. 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).

  26. 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.

  27. Disabled people in Bradford get chance to have a say on services

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    Diasbled people from across Bradford are invited to have a say in what services are provided and how they are run.

  28. 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.

  29. 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.

  30. Consultation opens on future of sexual health services for Bradford district

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    People are being given the chance to have their say on Bradford Council's plans for the future of the district's sexual health services.

  31. Proactive Care Team unites specialists from different professions to support people in central Bradford

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    A local couple has received care for a range of health issues thanks to the Proactive Care team, a Bradford-based NHS service that brings together specialists from different professions to better support the population of central Bradford.

  32. 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.

  33. 2021-22 Annual Report

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    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.

  34. 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.

  35. 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.

  36. 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.

  37. 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'.

  38. 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.

  39. 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.

  40. CQC publishes report on community health services for children and young people at Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

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    The Care Quality Commission has published a report following an inspection of community health services for children and young people provided by Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust.

  41. Which pharmacies are open in Bradford district for August bank holiday 2022?

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    People in Bradford district are being offered advice on what to do if they need medical help during the August bank holiday weekend.

  42. 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.

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

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    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.

  44. 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.

  45. 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.

  46. 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.

  47. Cost-of-living crisis: Advice on making your money count in Bradford district

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    People in Bradford district are being offered support with the cost-of-living crisis.