1. Patients and public need urgent reassurance on NHS winter crisis and recovery

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    Healthwatch England is concerned that coverage in recent days showing the NHS at breaking point will exacerbate already-low public confidence that people can get urgent and emergency care when they need it most.

  2. People are increasingly avoiding NHS appointments and prescriptions due to cost of living, Healthwatch England warns

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    Our new data for England shows a worrying increase in the number of people avoiding vital care. We're calling for urgent action from government and health and care services to ensure rising costs are not a barrier to healthcare.

  3. Have your say on how health services are delivered across West Yorkshire

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    People and communities are being urged to come forward and share their views on how health services should be delivered to them locally and across West Yorkshire.

  4. Local doctors offer advice on getting ready for Ramadan

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    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.

  5. Be sure to order repeat prescriptions in Bradford district before the Easter holidays

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    As the four-day Easter bank holiday approaches, West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership is reminding people to double check they have enough medication to last through the holidays and to order repeat prescriptions in plenty of time.

  6. ‘Review culture’ is on the rise, yet only one in 10 feed back on health services

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    People are nearly four times more likely to share their thoughts on a dinner out or takeaway than on NHS services, according to a new survey. 

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

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    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.

  8. Local NHS urges people in Bradford district to prepare for May bank holidays

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    People are being asked to check their medication supplies and to visit NHS 111 online first for health advice over what is expected to be a busy period for NHS services during the first of three May bank holidays (May 1) and nurse strike action (April 30 – May 2).

  9. New health and wellbeing centre confirmed for Keighley town centre

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    A new health and wellbeing centre is set to open in Keighley in summer 2026 after Government funding was confirmed.

  10. 2022-23 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, how we're hearing from all communities and working together with other Healthwatch across West Yorkshire.

  11. Self-care week celebrated with two events in Bradford and Keighley

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    Events are being held in Bradford and Keighley for Self Care Week (Nov 13-19) to help people look after themselves and find free local support to stop smoking, lose weight and get active.