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Help with anxiety or depression from the comfort of home
Help with anxiety or depression from the comfort of home People in Bradford dealing with anxiety or depression despite the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions can still get help from the comfort of their own homes as Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust’s MyWellbeing College has released new dates for their popular online group courses. With […]
Read moreWorld Breastfeeding Week 2021: Protect breastfeeding – a shared responsibility
Breastfeeding may be the most natural way to give baby a good start in life, providing long term health benefits, but the theme of this year’s World Breastfeeding Week (1-7 August) centres on the shared responsibility society has to support mothers to breastfeed now and in the future. Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust’s Strategic […]
Read moreA rainbow garden to remember
A garden of remembrance providing a peaceful, reflective space to remember local people who have sadly lost their lives due to COVID-19 has been created by staff at Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust. In keeping with the symbol of hope used throughout the pandemic, the courtyard space at the Trust’s Dementia Assessment Unit, at […]
Read moreAdvice for keeping baby healthy in hot weather
With the current hot weather, it’s important to remember that babies and children overheat and dehydrate quickly so it’s vital to keep them hydrated. Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust’s strategic breastfeeding lead Jane Dickens says: “Whether you are breast or bottle feeding remember to follow your baby’s feeding cues as usual, you do not […]
Read moreFace coverings must be worn in health services across district
People accessing health services in the district must continue to wear face coverings Healthcare organisations across Bradford District and Craven have come together to remind people accessing health services that they must continue to wear face coverings, follow social distancing guidance and any other on-site information to keep themselves, other patients and healthcare professionals safe. […]
Read moreBradford vaccination centres appeal for more volunteers
Vaccination centres in Bradford are appealing for more volunteer marshals to help onsite and support the NHS drive to vaccinate the local population. Members of the public can now apply online to volunteer at either Jacob’s Well or Bradford College Old Building that are two vaccination centres run by Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust. Both […]
Read moreSuperhero day for local children on NHS birthday
On Monday 5 July, local primary-aged children are being invited to take part in a superhero day to mark the 73rd birthday of the NHS which was established on 5 July in 1948. The event has been organised by three local NHS charities; Airedale Hospital and Community Charity, Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust’s charity […]
Read moreYou’re a Star Awards 2021 winners announced
Local healthcare heroes have been celebrated at the Trust’s seventeenth annual You’re a Star Awards ceremony for clinical and non-clinical staff, service users, carers and volunteers. The online event on Friday 25 June honoured individuals and teams who have provided outstanding care over the last twelve months across the Trust’s community, mental health and learning […]
Read moreCalling families, friends and local businesses to support breastfeeding mums
In a year when many people have come to value family more than ever, this year’s Breastfeeding Celebration Week (21-27 June) focuses on encouraging partners, families and friends – not to mention local businesses – to support breastfeeding mums as they help baby get a great start in life. Benefits of breastmilk Bradford District Care […]
Read moreActivity and engagement sessions planned by local Care Trust’s Learning Disability team
The Learning Disability Health Support team at Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust are encouraging members of the public to get involved in some fun activities and events next week (21-25 June) to mark Learning Disability Awareness week (14-20 June). Learning Disability Awareness week aims to raise awareness of learning disability in the UK. The […]
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