1. Stay well this winter

    Advice and Information -

    Staying well can be harder during the winter months so it's important to look after ourselves and those around us, particularly at this time of year.

    The links below provide excellent advice and information on how to stay well this winter.

  2. Registering with your GP: understanding your rights

    Advice and Information -

    People have told us they can have problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register.

  3. Where can I go to get help for my health out-of-hours?

    Advice and Information -

    Our health issues don't always stop at the weekend so if you need medical assistance out-of-hours, please follow the advice and information below.

  4. Healthwatch England's 2017/2018 annual report

    Report -

    Healthwatch England has published it's annual report, which shows that what you have been telling us about your experiences of health and social care is shaping future services.

  5. Recall Matters – appropriate dental recall intervals for people with good oral health

    Report -

    We were involved in the Recall Matters project, which explored dental recall intervals between routine dental check-ups for adults in West Yorkshire.

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

    News -

    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.

  7. Our Programme Board Meeting Minutes January 2017

    Report -

    We make available the minutes of our Programme Board meetings so you can find out what was discussed.

  8. Our Programme Board Meeting Minutes April 2017

    Report -

    We make available the minutes of our Programme Board meetings so you can find out what was discussed.

  9. Our Programme Board Meeting Minutes September 2017

    Report -

    We make available the minutes of our Programme Board meetings so you can find out what was discussed.

  10. Our Programme Board Meeting Minutes January 2018

    Report -

    We make available the minutes of our Programme Board meetings so you can find out what was discussed.

  11. The Big Conversation

    Report -

    During July and August 2017 we spoke to over 900 people about the future of health and care services.

  12. Autistic Spectrum Conditions: access to support in Bradford and District

    Report -

    We listened to people's experiences of support for Autistic Spectrum Conditions in Bradford and District and this report shows what we found.

  13. Bradford and District NHS Complaints

    Report -

    Today we publish our report about people's experiences of NHS complaints across Bradford District.

  14. Autistic spectrum conditions: what we've heard from the public so far

    Report -

    The public told us about their experiences of Autistic Spectrum Conditions, which we explored further.

  15. Local Healthwatch stroke engagement

    Report -

    In partnership with other local Healthwatch services, we have had conversations with the public and staff on how stroke services across West Yorkshire and Harrogate could be further improved

  16. Healthwatch report on the NHS Long Term Plan

    Report -

    West Yorkshire and Harrogate (WYH) Health and Care Partnership were asked to come up with a local plan explaining how the priorities in the NHS Long Term Plan will be delivered in our area, specifically a 5-year strategy.

  17. What should you expect when it comes to care for your teeth?

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  18. Healthwatch Stroke Ambassador Impact Report

    Report -

    Healthwatch Stroke Ambassadors are helping to improve stroke services, and their engagement is having impact and creating real change

  19. Hypermobility syndromes project

    Report -

    This report presents the conclusions, recommendations and next steps from a joint project which involved all local Healthwatch teams across Yorkshire and the Humber

  20. Enter and View at Beckside Lodge

    Report -

    Healthwatch Bradford and District has a legal power to visit health and social care services and see them in action. This report follows our announced visit to Beckside Lodge.

  21. Happy, Healthy, at Home: A plan for the future of health and care in Bradford District and Craven

    Report -

    In 2017 we led a project called The Big Conversation, to find out from local people what mattered most for the future of health and care. What people told us became the foundation of the plan for health and wellbeing in Bradford district and Craven.

  22. Enter and View at Formations Care Home

    Report -

    We have a legal power to visit health and social care services and see them in action. This report follows our announced visit to Formations Care Home.

  23. Enter and View at Mill View Care Home

    Report -

    Healthwatch Bradford and District has a legal power to visit health and social care services and see them in action. This report follows our announced visit to Mill View Care Home.

  24. Advice about Coronavirus (COVID-19)

    Advice and Information -

    Read the latest advice and information from NHS England and Public Health England about Coronavirus

  25. Coronavirus is affecting my mental health – what can I do?

    Advice and Information -

    The current Coronavirus (COVID19) pandemic may cause you to feel worried, anxious, or scared. Read our seven steps to looking after your wellbeing while staying informed.

  26. Our Annual Report 2019-20

    Report -

    Our Annual Report 2019-20 sets out what we did over the year, and highlights our achievements.

  27. Experiences of Health & Care in Bradford during the first phase of COVID-19

    Report -

    This report sets out the findings of a survey we conducted from 30th March to 29th June 2020.

  28. Experiences of Childhood Immunisations in Bradford during COVID-19

    Report -

    This report sets out the findings of a survey we conducted from August to October 2020.

  29. Feedback Analysis July-September 2020

    Report -

    Quarterly analysis of feedback & comments given to Healthwatch Bradford & District by and on behalf of health service users during July-September 2020.

  30. COVID-19 vaccine programme

    Advice and Information -

    Take a look at what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccination programme, including where to go and why it's important.

  31. Because We All Care

    Blog -

    Join the campaign: #BecauseWeAllCare

  32. Dentistry and the impact of COVID-19

    Blog -

    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.

  33. Bradford Teaching Hospitals seeking public governors

    Advice and Information -

    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.