1. 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.

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

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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.

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

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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. 

  4. I'm pregnant. What happens next?

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    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.

  5. Tell us your story of maternal mental health care

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    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.

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

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

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

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    A prostate cancer support group has been launched in Bradford.

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

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

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. Views on vaccines from South Asian communities

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    Healthwatch Bradford and District was commissioned by NHS England to engage members of South Asian communities in Bradford district on their current feelings about vaccines offered by the NHS.

  12. 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.

  13. Video launched to support families with babies to help them sleep safely

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    NHS teams in Bradford have launch a new video for parents and carers offering safer sleep advice.

  14. New unit opens its doors for patients at Lynfield Mount Hospital

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    Families across West Yorkshire will be able to benefit from a new therapeutic hospital unit for people with complex learning disabilities which has opened in Bradford.

  15. 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.

  16. ‘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. 

  17. 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.

  18. COVID-19 spring booster vaccination programme gets under way in Bradford district

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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.

  19. How the junior doctors' strike will affect Bradford district from April 11-15

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    People in Bradford district are being asked to check their medication supplies and to visit NHS 111 online first (www.111.nhs.uk) for health advice over what is expected to be a busy period for NHS services during the Easter bank holiday (April 7-10) and until the end of junior doctor strike action (April 11-15).

  20. 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).

  21. Independent regulator finds improvements in maternity services at Bradford Royal Infirmary

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    Improvements in maternity care have been reported at Bradford Royal Infirmary by England's independent regulator of health and care.

  22. Airedale Hospital 'already making changes' after inspector finds maternity services require improvement

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    Leaders at Airedale Hospital say maternity services are "safe and well-run" and that they are already making improvements after an inspection by national health regulator the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

  23. Crumbling Airedale General Hospital to get state-of-the-art replacement

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    Plans for a new state-of-the-art Airedale General Hospital are a step closer after it was announced that the hospital has secured a place on the Government’s New Hospital Programme.

  24. Tell us what you think about non-surgical cancer care in Bradford district

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    Healthwatch is working with the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Cancer Alliance on a new project about non-surgical cancer care and treatment.

  25. 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.

  26. Have a say on future of outpatient physiotherapy and community therapy services

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    Local people are being asked to have a say about what’s important to them when outpatient physiotherapy and community therapy services are moved from Shipley Hospital.

  27. Volunteer vacancy - Enter and View (Authorised Representative)

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    We have several vacancies for Enter and View (Authorised Representatives) Volunteers, who will visit health and social care settings across the Bradford District to gather feedback and see how well the service is working.

  28. How to check your breasts and get screened for breast cancer in Bradford district

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    People in Bradford district are being urged to increase their awareness about the symptoms of breast cancer - the most common cancer in Yorkshire - and encourage uptake of preventative screening, which is well below average in our area.

  29. Thousands of patients to be offered the chance to travel for treatment

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    NHS England has announced that hundreds of thousands of NHS patients waiting longer than 40 weeks for treatment will be offered the opportunity to travel to a different hospital, if it means they could be seen sooner.

  30. 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.

  31. Rethinking Pain videos for people living with long-term pain

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    Rethinking Pain is a new community-based service for adults living with long-term pain in the Bradford and Craven area.

  32. Strike action set to affect NHS services in Bradford district over Christmas and New Year

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    People in Bradford district 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 Christmas and New Year bank holidays and junior doctor strikes.

  33. We're hiring: West Yorkshire Voice Coordinator

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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)

  34. Keighley residents come together to fight cancer

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    People living in Keighley affected by cancer are urging locals to contact their GP practice if something doesn’t feel right.

  35. Winter -January 2024 Briefing

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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.

  36. What is measles and who can get the vaccine?

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    The NHS is urging parents and carers in West Yorkshire to make sure their children are vaccinated against measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR).

  37. Bradford Bulls among local sports clubs offering health screening to fans

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    The NHS in West Yorkshire is encouraging people to ‘Find Out How You Really Are.’

  38. Share your views on local hospital access, care and treatment

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    We want to highlight your experiences of hospital access, care and treatment at the next meeting of the NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board.

  39. Share your feedback to improve care in our community

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    ‘Share for Better Care’, a new campaign launched by Healthwatch and the Care Quality Commission, addresses health inequalities across England.

  40. People's experiences of end of life care in West Yorkshire

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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.

  41. People in Bradford district urged to plan ahead for latest NHS strikes

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    The NHS in West Yorkshire is urging people to plan ahead and to choose the right service for their healthcare needs as it prepares for the latest period of industrial action from February 24 to 29.

  42. West Yorkshire Insight Briefing – Hospital Care, March 2024

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    Healthwatch, working together across West Yorkshire, has produced a briefing paper highlighting experiences of people when accessing and waiting for hospital care.

  43. Our 2016/2017 annual report

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    Our 2016/2017 annual report highlights what we have been doing throughout the year and how your views have made a difference.

  44. Our 2018/2019 annual report

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    Our 2018/2019 annual report highlights what we have been doing throughout the year and how your views have made a difference.