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Read the latest advice and information from NHS England and Public Health England about Coronavirus
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Would you like to make a difference by becoming a governor? Bradford Teaching Hospitals is seeking public governors to sit on the Foundation Trust’s
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The Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England, publishes reports on services it has inspected in Bradford district. -
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We want to hear what matters to the people of Bradford when it comes to health and social care services for this year.
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Our Annual Report for 2020-21, a very different report to previous years, as with everybody we've had to adapt and find new ways to enagage with the Bradford & District Public.
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Changes are being made to the way in which NHS services are funded, planned and delivered in 2022. -
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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. -
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Helen Rushworth, CEO of Healthwatch Bradford and District, provides the latest Leadership message for West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership. -
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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). -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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We want to hear about your experiences of GP practices in Bradford district in the past year. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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The NHS has kicked off the next phase of its COVID vaccination programme this week with a spring campaign to protect the most vulnerable.
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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). -
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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. -
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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) -
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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. -
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‘Share for Better Care’, a new campaign launched by Healthwatch and the Care Quality Commission, addresses health inequalities across England. -
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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. -
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Our health issues don't always stop at the weekend so if you need medical assistance out-of-hours, please follow the advice and information below. -
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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 -
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Healthwatch Stroke Ambassadors are helping to improve stroke services, and their engagement is having impact and creating real change -
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Quarterly analysis of feedback & comments given to Healthwatch Bradford & District by and on behalf of health service users during July-September 2020. -
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In our latest briefing, we share what over 1,300 people have told us about their experience of NHS dentistry during July and September 2020. -
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Waiting for planned medical care or surgery can be a frustrating time. That’s why it’s so important that while you wait, you get regular, clear and accessible updates so that you can plan your next steps. -
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Plans for a £1.7bn redevelopment of Bradford district's hospitals - including a purpose-built single site to replace Bradford Royal Infirmary and St Luke’s Hospital - have been submitted to the Government. -
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World Stroke Day (October 29) is this year focusing on the need to act FAST in the aftermath of a stroke. -
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People with friends and relatives in hospital in Bradford have been asked to help keep staff and patients safe by staying away if they have any symptoms of illness. -
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Young ‘superheroes’ are needed in Bradford to take part in a world-first whooping cough clinical trial. -
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People in Bradford district are being warned that some NHS services or non-urgent appointments and treatment could be postponed or delayed as the COVID-19 vaccination booster programme is prioritised. -
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People are being asked to use emergency departments at Bradford district hospitals only if "absolutely necessary" as healthcare professionals face "significant demand" this January.