1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Does the NHS have to provide an interpreter?

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

  5. 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).

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 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'.

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  21. 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.

  22. 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.

  23. 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.

  24. 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.

  25. 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.

  26. 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.

  27. 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.

  28. 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.

  29. 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. 

  30. Flu vaccine: What you need to know

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    Not sure whether you’re eligible for a flu vaccine or how to get it? Read our frequently asked questions.

  31. New online support for children with speech, language and communication needs

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    A platform of interactive online resources has been launched to support parents and carers of children with speech, language and communication needs.

  32. 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.

  33. 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.

  34. One-stop wellbeing hubs set up across Bradford district to support people

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    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.

  35. 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.

  36. 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.

  37. 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.

  38. 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.

  39. 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.

  40. 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.

  41. 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.

  42. 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.

  43. ‘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. 

  44. 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).

  45. 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).

  46. NHS pledges to make improvements after people in Bradford district share experiences of dentistry

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    People from Bradford district have been sharing their experiences of NHS dental care to help improve services for everyone.

  47. 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.

  48. 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).