1. Support available in Bradford district for World Mental Health Day

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    This World Mental Health Day (Monday 10 October), the voluntary and community sector, as well as health and care across Bradford district, are encouraging people to access support for their mental wellbeing during these difficult times.

  2. 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. 

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Stars support child mental health advice website launched in Bradford district

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    Gary Lineker, Myleene Klass and Tanni Grey-Thompson are amongst 16 presenters backing new child mental health website This May Help, launched this month (November 2022).

  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. 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.

  8. Young people in Bradford tell of impact of COVID-19 in emotional film

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    A new film gives a raw and emotional insight into the experiences of Bradford’s young people as they faced the turmoil wrought by COVID-19.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. ‘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. 

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. 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).

  19. 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).

  20. 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.

  21. Key services men can engage with in Bradford District to get support with their mental health

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    Information compiled by Bradford District and Craven Health and Care Partnership ahead of Men's Health Week 2023

  22. 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.

  23. Healthwatch Insight Report on Mental Health - August 2023

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    This report is a summary of the key messages around people’s experience of mental health support across West Yorkshire. The data comes from a range of sources including previous engagement work and research carried out in local areas by Healthwatch and third sector and statutory partners, enquiries received by Healthwatch, feedback shared with West Yorkshire Voice and reports produced in local places and at a West Yorkshire level.

  24. Support for local communities in Bradford district and Craven for World Mental Health Day

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    Support is on offer to our communities for World Mental Health Day with local events and a refreshed website.

  25. 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.

  26. Chatbot to 'revolutionise access' to talking therapies in Bradford district

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    An innovative mental health referral chatbot powered by artificial intelligence (AI) has been designed to make it easier for people seeking help to access the right services in Bradford district.

  27. 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.

  28. 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.

  29. Mental health support from Healthy Minds in Bradford district

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    The Healthy Minds website is your first step to mental health support in Bradford District and Craven.

  30. New speech and language guide for parents and carers of children aged 0-5 in Bradford district

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    Talking Bradford is a new online step-by-step guide for parents/carers of children aged 0-5 in the Bradford district.

  31. 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)

  32. Webinar: psychological impact of Ramadan for people with severe mental illness

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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 severe mental illness.

  33. 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.

  34. 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.

  35. 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.

  36. 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.