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Care Trust shares top tips to avoid feeling blue after retirement
As the population continues to age, retirement from work is a major life change. While many people look forward to retiring, viewing it as a time of relaxation and freedom, for others it marks a significant shift in routine and loss of identity, having spent decades in the workforce. Bradford District and Craven Talking Therapies […]
Read moreCare Trust shares top tips to help beat stress during Stress Awareness Week 2024
As Stress Awareness Month approaches, (1 April – 30 April 2024) Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust is shining a spotlight on mental health and sharing top tips to help people manage stress effectively. In a world filled with constant demands and pressures, Stress Awareness Month is a timely reminder to acknowledge the impact of […]
Read moreNHS Trust launches dance project to support mental health in young people
Young people across Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven are benefitting from a new dance project, led by Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust which aims to improve mental health, physical fitness and confidence. The Children and Adolescent Mental Health Service at the Care Trust has partnered with the Trust’s Volunteering Service and Dance United Yorkshire […]
Read moreLocal dementia advice and support
People who have recently received a dementia diagnosis and their families and carers are invited to find out about local support at a dementia information event being held at Shipley Library from 12.00pm-2.00pm on Wednesday 27 March. Hosted by Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust, the event includes a short, informative and myth-busting presentation about […]
Read moreCare Trust social worker recognised in national awards
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust social worker, Janessa Andrews, has been recognised in the prestigious Amazing Social Workers Awards 2024, by the British Association of Social Workers. The (BASW) is the UK’s largest professional membership organisation for social work. Charlotte Hall, a newly qualified social worker at the Trust, nominated Janessa for the award in […]
Read moreNHS Trust goes above and beyond in patient assessments
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust exceeds the national average in the latest Patient-Led Assessments of the Care Environment (PLACE) results. The PLACE assessments look at a range of areas and are carried out by groups of assessors including service users, relatives, carers and patient advocates. The annual assessments score NHS organisations on key aspects […]
Read moreGreener future for patients at Bradford Care Trust
Patients at Lynfield Mount Hospital will have a greener future with the planting of 260 trees, as part of a wider initiative funded by Natural England, the public body that helps protect nature and landscapes. The innovative partnership between Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust and Natural England aims to evidence the positive impact of […]
Read morePeople across the district to benefit from funds raised during NHS charity quiz night
Patients across Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven will benefit from funds raised from the success of Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust’s Better Lives charity’s curry and quiz night, raising over £950. The vital funds are an integral part of the Care Trust’s approach to enhancing care and supporting physical and mental health for patients. […]
Read moreNominations open for Care Trust Governor elections
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust is encouraging local people in Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven to nominate themselves in their 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, to represent their […]
Read moreImproved recreational hall at Lynfield Mount supporting patients recovery
Patients at Lynfield Mount Hospital are benefiting from new gym facilities to support their recovery and wellbeing, thanks to funding from Sport England and the Trust’s Better Lives charity. Staff and patients were both involved in creating the new-look recreational hall for the hospital, that provides specialist mental health support for people in Bradford, Keighley, […]
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