Work is now underway to develop the Care Trust’s services and deliver service improvements that are outlined in the Trust’s two-year operational plan for 2017/19.
Developments over the coming year cover the Trust’s mental health, adult physical health and children’s services, to help people stay healthy, ideally at home. A continued focus on quality improvement runs across all areas, following the CQC’s inspection in late 2017.
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Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust has appointed Brent Kilmurray as its new Chief Executive.
New governors began their terms of office at the start of May to represent the views of local communities to the Trust Board.
Last year the Trust opened a third carers hub, and was recently awarded a Triangle of Care gold star for its support for carers. Find out more…
The National Health Service is turning 70 on 5 July 2018 - celebrating 70 years of the NHS.
By holding ‘thank you’ events through the year, the Trust has been recognising the hard work and dedication of volunteers who make valuable contributions to the local community by bringing their knowledge, skills and experience to the volunteering role.
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The Trust has been ranked amongst the best performing NHS organisations in the country in the Patient-led Assessments of the Care Environment (PLACE).
A dementia showcase event was held earlier this year that brought together healthcare professionals and keynote speakers to raise awareness and offer help and understanding of dementia.
At the beginning of the year the Care Trust celebrated the positive difference mental health services and staff made to the health and wellbeing of local people across the district.
Celebrations took place in April after the health visiting and family nurse partnership services were reaccredited with the national UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative.
The national charity the Carers Trust has awarded a gold star to the Trust for its commitment to involving carers in their loved ones’ care plans.
The Care Trust is working in partnership with a range of local organisations to improve services and help people to stay well, ideally at home.
The Trust is working with health, care, voluntary and community organisations across the Bradford and Airedale Districts in local alliances, and more widely across West Yorkshire and Harrogate, to strengthen joint working and better meet people’s needs.
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A snap shot of some of Bradford District Care NHS Foundation's Trusts work and services
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The award-winning Dementia Assessment Unit has made a real difference to the quality of care for local people affected by the condition. The video highlights the compassionate support available through the unit.
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We have three safer spaces for people of any age experiencing mental health crisis across Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven. The safer spaces offer a warm, calm and safe environment, 365 days a year, as a possible alternative to A&E.
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Local NHS heroes will be celebrated at the Care Trust’s You’re a Star Awards as the NHS marks its 70th anniversary. On the 6 July 2018, the You’re a Star Awards Oscars-style ceremony will honour the hard work, dedication and outstanding work of staff and volunteers. The categories this year are
Need some help on keeping yourself well at home? See how with our top tips
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Adults and children in Bradford are being encouraged to look after their mental wellbeing by the Care Trust. See how with our top tips
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Use our top tips to help keep your children safe and well in the home and whilst out and about
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You may have heard that there have been some changes to the laws around data protection.
We want to assure our members that we continue to take our duty to protect your information extremely seriously and have taken the appropriate steps to keep it safe and secure.
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