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Care Trust helps you stay on your feet
In the run up to Christmas, Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust is encouraging people to stay falls-free. The Trust’s falls’ prevention team has come up with some top tips to help people across the district stay on their feet during the icy weather. Sharon Bond, Falls Co-ordinator at Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust, […]
Read moreCare Trust health heroes to be thanked by Board
Healthcare heroes from Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust have been thanked by their health bosses in December. The event honoured the outstanding work of staff at the Care Trust. Almost 50 members of nursing and corporate staff who have all won local, regional, national or international awards in 2016 were invited to join members […]
Read moreBradford Care Trust off to a flying start with flu vaccinations
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust is achieving some of England’s highest rates of staff seasonal flu vaccinations this winter. This is good news for patients, who can be sure that staff are going the extra mile to protect themselves, colleagues, service users, friends and family against the flu bug this winter. The Trust is […]
Read moreLocal Care Trust scoops national award for dementia work
A local community dental team has scooped a national award for their work to help patients with dementia. The team from Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust won the award for the dementia friendly organisation in the health and social care category at The Alzheimers Society Dementia Friendly Awards yesterday (30 November). Allison Bingham, Deputy […]
Read moreLocal Care Trust supports staff in police training
In the first project of its kind in the country a local care trust is supporting members of its staff to undertake police training. Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust, working in partnership with West Yorkshire Police, is supporting six of its staff to be trained as special police officers and go out on patrol […]
Read moreStay well this winter event for carers
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust’s, District Nurse, Sarah Horsfall is hosting a dedicated talk, Tuesday 29 November, for carers to help them stay well this winter. Sarah has been a district nurse for 11 years and has a wealth of experience working in the community for over 25 years. She will be offering advice […]
Read moreCare Trust raises awareness during Mouth Cancer Action Month 2016
In support of Mouth Cancer Action Month that runs until the end of November, Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust’s community dental service has been raising awareness with health professionals and the general public on the potential warning signs and symptoms of mouth cancer, as well as the factors that could put people at risk. […]
Read moreNew Chief Executive appointed to lead Bradford Care Trust
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust has announced the appointment of Nicola Lees as its new Chief Executive that will take immediate effect. Currently Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Operations, Nicola has been interim Chief Executive since Simon Large retired in August 2016. Nicola Lees brings a wealth of experience to the role, including […]
Read moreCare Trust encourages local community to be healthy this winter during self care week
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust is hosting an event encouraging people to manage minor ailments at home and choose healthy options such as eating well and keeping active, to improve their overall physical and mental health, and a sense of wellbeing this winter. The event takes place Wednesday 16 November, during self-care week (14-20 […]
Read moreChildren protect themselves from catching flu
Nurses from Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust’s immunisation team have visited Ley Top Primary School offering children the flu vaccination. Saiqa Kauser, Immunisation Operational Lead at the Care Trust, said: “Flu can be horrible for little children, and if they get it, they can spread it around the whole family. Children can become very […]
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