1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Webinars on how Ramadan can affect people with a serious mental illness open to members of the public

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    Bradford District and Craven Health and Care Partnership is working in partnership with the British Islamic Medical Association to deliver four webinars on how Ramadan can affect people with a serious mental illness.

  6. Prescription savings for people on low incomes or with long-term conditions

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    Patients with long-term conditions or on a low income could save money on their prescriptions.

  7. 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.

  8. 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)

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services

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    A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect.

  15. 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.