-
News -
A report has found that "too many older people's mental health needs were invisible before COVID-19" and that the pandemic has only exacerbated this problem. -
News -
Primary schools across the district are being encouraged to take part in a campaign aimed at supporting the mental health and wellbeing of children. -
News -
A new community-based service has been launched in Ilkley to help people access physical and mental wellbeing support. -
News -
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust is encouraging local people to nominate themselves in the upcoming Governor elections. -
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. -
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.
-
Blog -
Helen Rushworth, CEO of Healthwatch Bradford and District, provides the latest Leadership message for West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership. -
Advice and Information -
It's so important that you feel supported as a new parent. Read the article below to find out where you can go to get the help you need. -
News -
Tackling the effects of loneliness is one of the main aims of Mental Health Awareness Week 2022. -
News -
The Government is developing a new 10-year plan to improving mental health and wellbeing outcomes across the country - and people in Bradford district are being asked to give evidence.
-
Advice and Information -
Do you know about your rights to language support in NHS settings? -
News -
The partnership that strengthens joint working across health and care services in Bradford district is meeting in public next week (Tuesday, June 7). -
News -
Apprentices are being recruited across Bradford District and Craven to educate children and young people on how to look after their mental health and how to access support. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
News -
The Living Well Academy is offering new dates for free accredited courses for anyone living or working in Bradford district. -
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. -
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. -
News -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
News -
This World Mental Health Day (Monday 10 October), the voluntary and community sector, as well as health and care across Bradford district, are encouraging people to access support for their mental wellbeing during these difficult times. -
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. -
News -
A platform of interactive online resources has been launched to support parents and carers of children with speech, language and communication needs. -
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. -
News -
Gary Lineker, Myleene Klass and Tanni Grey-Thompson are amongst 16 presenters backing new child mental health website This May Help, launched this month (November 2022). -
News -
Local charity Carers’ Resource has published a new research study which shows how unpaid carers were severely affected during the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Advice and Information -
A Wellbeing Network has been launched for Bradford District and Craven to provide advice and support on welfare benefits, mental wellbeing, domestic abuse, substance misuse, refugees and asylum seekers, physical health and carer support. -
News -
We want to hear about your experiences of GP practices in Bradford district in the past year.