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Prevention is better than cure
The school immunisation team is sharing a ‘prevention is better than cure’ message as they remind parents and carers of the need for children and young people to get their routine vaccinations. They are sharing this message as the number of young people vaccinated against potentially life-threatening diseases is dropping below previous years. The team, […]
Read moreCare Trust appoints two new non-executive directors
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust has welcomed two new non-executive directors (NEDs) to its Board. The appointments of Alyson McGregor and Mark Rawcliffe enhance the existing skills of the Trust Board and governance of its mental health, community and children’s’ services across Bradford and Craven. It follows the retirement of NEDs Professor Gerry Armitage […]
Read moreCare Trust celebrates 20-year birthday anniversary with help from celebrities
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust will turn 20 on Friday 1 April, with celebrations taking place throughout the week. To mark the occasion the Trust will be organising a series of birthday inspired activities. Staff that have worked for the Trust for 20 years will also share their stories. The birthday will recognise the […]
Read moreHealth and care leaders across the district pledge to the Equally Well UK Charter
Act as One – the health and care partnership for Bradford District and Craven – is proud to have signed the Equally Well UK Charter. The partnership has joined more than 60 organisations across the UK who have made a commitment to tackle the physical health inequalities faced by people living with a mental health […]
Read moreNominations open for Care Trust Governor elections
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust is encouraging local people to nominate themselves in the upcoming Governor elections. The nominations are an opportunity for members of the public, who are also Trust members, to put themselves forward for a seat on the Care Trust’s Council of Governors. The Trust is seeking nominations to fill six […]
Read moreCovid restrictions easing made me tackle my confidence issues
Twenty-eight-year-old Toni Pilling realised that her lack of confidence was holding her back in life. Toni reached out to MyWellbeing IAPT Service and has never looked back, crediting the service with giving her a new lease of life. Toni is now using her own experience to encourage other people to get support. Toni said: “I’ve […]
Read moreIncredible Years Parenting Programme’ launches across the district for parents and carers
The Incredible Years Parenting Programme is a 12-week programme, with the first cohort starting in early March and the second cohort in early September. This programme is specifically for parents and carers of children aged 3 – 11 years. It aims to strengthen parent-child interactions and attachment, reducing harsh discipline and allowing parents ability to […]
Read moreOlder people more at risk of falling since pandemic
People over 60 who feel at risk of falling are being encouraged to see their GP as the pandemic has led to an increase in falls in the older generation. Following months of cancelled activities and social distancing measures, older people who became less active during the pandemic have become more at risk of falling, […]
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