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Healthcare Heroes Shine at You’re A Star Awards 2017
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust rolled out the red carpet on the evening of Friday 7 July to welcome guests to the Mercure Bradford, Bankfield Hotel and reveal the winners of the five award categories in its annual You’re A Star Awards. Dedicated staff and volunteers from across the district were recognised during the […]
Read moreLearning disability care team shortlisted for national awards
Learning disability services and staff at Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust have been shortlisted for a number of awards at the National Learning Disability and Autism Awards 2017. The awards celebrate excellence in the support for people with learning disabilities and aim to pay tribute to those individuals or organisations that excel in providing […]
Read moreFestival hits all the right notes with patients
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust has staged a festival of music and arts for in-patients experiencing mental health conditions and their families at Lynfield Mount Hospital. LYNFEST, held yesterday, (Wednesday 28 June), showcased live musical performances from patients, staff, local performers and community based arts providers including HIVE and Bradford School of Rock and […]
Read moreLocal Trust supports national breastfeeding week
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust has been getting behind National Breastfeeding Celebration week this week (26 – 30 June). Health visitors and breastfeeding champions from the Trust have been raising awareness of the benefits of breastfeeding and the support on offer across the district. This year’s campaign which is coordinated by Unicef, is following […]
Read moreSpotlight set to shine on healthcare heroes at You’re a Star Awards
The hard work and dedication of local NHS heroes will be celebrated at a glittering Oscars-style ceremony on the 7 July 2017 at the Mercure Bradford, Bankfield Hotel. The You’re a Star Awards event will honour the outstanding work of volunteers and staff at Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust. Guests will be welcomed to […]
Read moreCare Trust supports carers during Carers Week
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust will be getting behind Carers Week, 12-18 June 2017, with a series of activities which aim to support carers to recharge, make new friends and access support to help them in their caring roles. Activities taking place at the hub during Carers Week will include complimentary pamper sessions for […]
Read moreGuidance on reactions to traumatic events
Following the tragic incident in Manchester on 22 May, we are sharing the following advice on common reactions to traumatic events. The following responses are normal and to be expected in the first few weeks: Emotional reactions such as feeling afraid, sad, horrified, helpless, overwhelmed, angry, confused, numb or disorientated. Distressing thoughts and images that […]
Read moreVolunteer heroes honoured at Care Trust
Over 300 dedicated volunteers were thanked for their valuable contribution to the community at Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust today (Wednesday 24 May). The annual celebration was held at the Victoria Hotel and celebrated the work of volunteers across a range of roles at the Care Trust; from leading weekly walks and group activities […]
Read moreMake a difference to your local NHS
During Dementia Awareness Week, (14-20 May) Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust is calling for volunteers to work alongside staff at its state of art, award winning dementia unit. Let’s unite, the theme for Dementia Awareness week, encourages people to come together to raise awareness and offer help and understanding of dementia. During the week […]
Read moreBradford’s leading lights shine at nurse celebration event
On International Nurses Day, Friday 12 May, Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust will celebrate the innovative, compassionate and award winning care that the Trust’s nurses provide for local people across the district. In recognition of this, the Trust is hosting a nurse celebration event at the Mercure Bradford Bankfield Hotel. Making a positive difference to […]
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