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You’re a Star Awards finalists shine bright for outstanding care and service improvements
Finalists in this year’s You’re a Star Awards have shone brightly amongst a record number of nominations, demonstrating outstanding care and innovative improvements in the delivery of community, mental health or learning disability services. The awards, which are now in their nineteenth year, honour and celebrate the work of clinical and non-clinical staff, service users, […]
Read moreBradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust secures £50 Million funding to redevelop Lynfield Mount Hospital site
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust has secured £50 million in funding, from the Department of Health and Social Care, to redevelop one of their hospital sites, Lynfield Mount, in Bradford. The new facility has been co-created with staff, service users, families, and stakeholders, to create a therapeutic and recovery-focused environment which is designed to […]
Read moreWoman makes positive difference to local community with help from Care Trust employment service
Bright, cheerful and positive Zoey Quinn struggled to find employment due to mental health challenges. Zoey thought she would never get the opportunity to realise her ambition of enjoying a successful and rewarding career. Zoey now uses her own lived experience in her role as a peer support worker to help others with their mental […]
Read moreLocal school teacher takes on gruelling Three Peaks 24 hour challenge to raise money for charity
School teacher, Matthew Blamires, has so far raised £940 of vital funds for Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust’s Better Lives charity after taking on the gruelling National Three Peaks 24-hour challenge with a team of friends. The challenge entails tackling the three highest peaks of Scotland, England and Wales – Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and […]
Read moreCare Trust shares top tips for mental wellbeing this summer
People across Bradford, Wharfedale, Airedale and Craven are being encouraged this summer to look after their mental wellbeing, as well as their physical wellbeing, by Bradford District and Craven Talking Therapies. As the summer holidays bring a break from the usual school routine, many families and workers find themselves facing increased stress and anxiety. Bradford […]
Read moreBoosting breastfeeding across Bradford district
It’s one of the most natural and beneficial things, but UK rates of breastfeeding are amongst the lowest in the world. That’s why during World Breastfeeding Week (Thursday 1 to Wednesday 7 August), Bradford District Care Trust’s Community Infant Feeding Team is launching the new Bradford District Breastfeeding Friendly scheme to support local mums to […]
Read moreNHS charity golf day raises vital funds for local community
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust’s charity, Better Lives, has raised £4,440 thanks to local businesses, following its annual charity golf day at the Bradford Golf club. The vital funds will enhance care for communities across Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven, to support their physical and mental wellbeing. The funds will support additional activities for […]
Read moreMental Health Trust to stage award-winning festival
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust will be staging LYNFEST, its award-winning annual festival of music and arts for in-patients experiencing mental health conditions and the staff at Lynfield Mount Hospital, on 31 July 2024. The festival aims to create an inclusive environment that celebrates creativity while fostering a sense of community and healing. Through […]
Read moreGolfers invited to tee-off for NHS charity
The Better Lives charity, which supports Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust, is inviting local people and organisations across Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven to sign-up to its annual golf day on 25 July. Seasoned golfers and amateurs are invited to join the annual tournament at one of Yorkshire’s premiere locations, the Bradford Golf Club. […]
Read moreNHS Trust gets ready to race the dragon
Staff and supporters from Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust will be competing in this year’s dragon boat festival to raise funds for its Better Lives charity. The teams will be joining the crowds at Roberts Park in Saltaire to race the dragon for the fourth year, on Sunday 21 July. The Care Trust is […]
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