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Care Trust staff win at the Helpforce Champions Awards 2023
Catherine Jowitt, Head of Charity and Volunteering at Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust and the Trust’s Volunteer to Career Programme were both winners at the prestigious Helpforce Champions Awards 2023. The awards provide national recognition of the fantastic contribution to volunteering in the health and care sector. They are also a chance to shine […]
Read moreStudent nurse’s career goes from strength to strength with support from award-winning employment service
Twenty-eight-year-old Matthew Hirst is excelling in his career as a student nurse, however in 2016, following a dip in his mental health, a career in nursing seemed completely unachievable. After dropping out of school whilst studying for his A Levels, Matthew developed depression and anxiety and began to self-harming. He was referred to the community […]
Read moreBradford District and Craven Talking Therapies launches chatbot to revolutionise access to talking therapies
Bradford District and Craven Talking Therapies, which has helped thousands of people with common mental health conditions across Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven, has recently unveiled an exciting addition to their website – Limbic, an innovative mental health referral chatbot powered by artificial intelligence (AI) that will make it easier for people seeking help to […]
Read moreHave fun, stay safe at Halloween
No one wants an evening of trick or treating to end up with a visit to A&E, so members of the health visiting and school nursing teams at Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust are sharing simple, practical tips to help your family prepare for and stay safe during Halloween. “We want everyone to have […]
Read moreNHS staff benefit from 20-year partnership with workplace nursery
Childrens Place Day Nurseries provide childcare for dedicated NHS staff and are celebrating 20 years of partnership working with the NHS. The nursery was created to support NHS staff by providing high quality, affordable, flexible childcare and education for their children. Debbie Burke, Children’s Place Director, said: “My career began working for the now Mid […]
Read moreCare Trust charity raises over £21,000 at mental health ball
Better Lives charity, the charitable arm of Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust, hosted their first charity ball at the prestigious Walton View Hotel to celebrate World Mental Health Day. The ‘imagination ball’ raised over £21,000 to enhance mental health services across Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven. The event was generously sponsored by Enable 2 […]
Read moreShortage of medicines for ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)
There is a national shortage of the medication prescribed to help manage ADHD symptoms that is likely to last until the end of the year. We are sharing an information leaflet to support people who are prescribed ADHD medicine. If you are trying to get your medicines, please contact your community pharmacy first to see […]
Read moreRobbie Hunter-Paul and Tanya Arnold to host Care Trust charity mental health ball
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust charity, Better Lives are hosting an ‘Imagination Ball’ for World Mental Health Day, on Friday 13 October at Walton View Hotel, Bradford. Robbie Hunter-Paul, ex-Bradford Bulls and New Zealand Rugby League player and Tanya Arnold, Sports Journalist and Former BBC presenter will be hosting the event. Robbie Hunter-Paul, ex-Rugby […]
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