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Free health talk: intensive therapy for personality disorder
Health experts from Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust’s new Intensive Therapy Centre will be giving a free talk about the types of therapy and treatment available for people with a personality disorder. Research suggests that up to 13% of the population may have a personality disorder. There is growing evidence that Schema Therapy is […]
Read moreTackling peaks and mental health stigma
Four intrepid explorers from the Trust are climbing the national three peaks this weekend for two mental health charities. Pulling on their boots is our Chief Exec Simon Large, Medical Director Andy McElligott, Director of Finance Liz Romaniak and Cathy Wright Allied Health Professional Lead and CAMHS Occupational Therapy and Participation Lead. The team will […]
Read moreCare Trust celebrates nursing services
The care and compassion of Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust’s nursing services were celebrated today. Over 150 people including carers, service users and nursing staff joined together to highlight the work of nursing services over the past 12 months, focusing on the smallest things that make the biggest difference. Matt King OBE, attended the […]
Read moreKimberley Walsh celebrates baby friendly trust
Bradford born pop star and mum of one, Kimberley Walsh, was on hand to present local health care experts a prestigious award today. The Health Visiting Service at Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust is the latest to receive international recognition from UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund) Baby Friendly Initiative for its work to increase […]
Read moreFree health talk- support for people who suffer from foot pain
Foot pain is caused by a number of different things including footwear, bone deformities and the movement and structure of the body and foot. Highly specialist foot health professionals from Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust and Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will be giving a free talk about foot pain and the support […]
Read moreFree health talk: caring for someone with a mental health problem
Experts from Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust and Making Space will be giving a free talk about caring for someone with a mental health problem and the local support available for carers. Mental ill health is common with 1 in 4 adults and 1 in 10 children in the UK experiencing a problem each […]
Read moreMary Seacole development award
Hillie Halonen, Health Visitor at Bradford District Care Trust, has been awarded a prestigious Mary Seacole Development award. The awards provide the opportunity to undertake a specific health care project or other educational/development activity that benefits and improves the health outcomes of people from BME communities. Hillie is using the award to develop a project […]
Read morePatients say “yes” to Care Trust
Patients using Bradford District Care Trust’s services are giving positive feedback through the Friends and Family Test (FFT). The community and mental health provider launched the FFT in November 2014 and has seen over 180 patients answer a simple question about the care they have received. 87% of patients said that they would recommend the […]
Read moreNHS staff survey results
Bradford District Care Trust has scored amongst the top marks nationally in the annual NHS staff survey. According to 2014 results published recently, Bradford District Care Trust has continued to improve in key areas such as staff engagement, staff recommending the trust as a place to work or receive treatment and staff feeling that patient care is […]
Read moreCare Trust heroes thanked by bosses
Healthcare heroes from Bradford District Care Trust were thanked by their health bosses in December. Almost 40 members of nursing and corporate staff who had all won local, regional or national awards in 2014 were invited to join members of the Trust Board prior to their December meeting at Trust HQ. Simon Large, Chief Executive […]
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