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This report presents the conclusions, recommendations and next steps from a joint project which involved all local Healthwatch teams across Yorkshire and the Humber -
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Read the latest advice and information from NHS England and Public Health England about Coronavirus
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Join the campaign: #BecauseWeAllCare -
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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
Council. -
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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.
Please follow the link to download the report. -
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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 first point of contact when accessing services in Adult Social Care in Bradford is changing its name to The Independence Advice Hub. -
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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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A new website has launched to provide consistent, accurate and trustworthy healthcare advice to parents, carers, young people, and professionals in Bradford district. -
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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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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. -
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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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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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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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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. -
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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. -
Advice and Information -
Reasonable Adjustments are a legal requirement under the Equality Act 2010 to make sure that public sector health services are accessible to all disabled people. -
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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 2016/2017 annual report highlights what we have been doing throughout the year and how your views have made a difference. -
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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. -
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We were involved in the Recall Matters project, which explored dental recall intervals between routine dental check-ups for adults in West Yorkshire. -
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Four questions staff should ask you or a loved one about your oral health if you’re a care home resident, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence quick guide. -
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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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Twin crisis of access and affordability calls for a radical rethink of NHS dentistry. -
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Healthwatch has co-signed an open letter addressed to the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak calling for a recovery plan for NHS dentistry. -
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Many people contact Healthwatch Bradford and District because they are having difficulties finding an NHS dentist. -
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For new arrivals to the UK it can be confusing where to go if you need medical assistance. Here we outline your rights as a refugee, where you can access emergency help and how to register for a GP.
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Healthwatch is warning that health inequalities are widening as people in every part of the country are struggling to pay for dental care. -
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Do you know about your rights to language support in NHS settings?