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As part of the dental recovery plan, dental practices will benefit from extra cash for taking on new NHS patients from today to improve access.
"Potential to be a gamechanger" - read the Healthwatch response 🔽
healthwatch.co.uk/response/2…
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23 Oct 2024
Thanks to @angio1978 for making this photo available on @unsplash 🎁 unsplash.com/photos/person-w…
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Healthwatch Bradford and District retweeted
19 Aug 2024
Do you have experience of working in translation and interpreting services in a healthcare organisation? Then NHS England want to hear from you! If you have experience working in this area - have your say in their short survey: jointheconversation.scwcsu.n…
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Communities across the UK have been targeted with violence, aggression and intimidation. We must continue to stand firm against racism in all its forms #antiracism
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Communities across the UK have been targeted with violence, aggression and intimidation. We must continue to stand firm against racism in all its forms.
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17 May 2024
This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek explore Bradford District and Craven’s parks 🏞️
To find out more about green spaces, physical activity groups and #MentalHealth support in #Bradford District and #Craven, visit 👇
healthyminds.services/mental…
#HealthyMindsBDC #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
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16 May 2024
Bradford District and Craven Talking Therapies is a free, confidential NHS service for people aged 16 ; who are registered with a GP in #Bradford, #Airedale, #Wharfedale or #Craven
💻 Visit bdctalkingtherapies.nhs.uk
☎️ Call 01274 221234
#HealthyMindsBDC #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
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15 May 2024
Swipe the images to discover some of your local parks and what you can see/do there 🏞️
💻 To find green spaces, physical activity groups and #MentalHealth support in #Bradford District and #Craven, visit healthyminds.services/mental…🌸
#HealthyMindsBDC #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
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14 May 2024
This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, make #HealthyMindsBDC your first step to #MentalHealth support in #Bradford District and #Craven 🌸
➡️Use the ‘support finder’ to help you find services
➡️Find mental health support and tips across Bradford and Craven
healthyminds.services
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13 May 2024
This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek explore Bradford District and Craven’s parks 🏞️
💻 To find out more about green spaces, physical activity groups and #MentalHealth support in #Bradford District and #Craven, visit healthyminds.services/news/m…
#HealthyMindsBDC #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
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Healthwatch Bradford and District retweeted
2 May 2024
#MaternalMentalHealthAwarenessWeek shares the importance of talking about mental health before, during and after pregnancy. Being a new parent is a wonderful but challenging time. Find out where you can go to get the support you need. healthwatch.co.uk/advice-and…
ALT 15-20% of women are affected by depression and anxiety in the first year after childbirth
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Online Adult Mental Health Aware Course (Teams)
Become #MentalHealth Aware (accredited by @MHFAEngland)
Suitable for anyone who lives/works in #Bradford district.
Wednesday 8 May, from 10am – 2pm
All attendees will receive a manual and workbook to keep. Course code: MHFAhalf011
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❓ Are you, or someone you know struggling to pay for your medication?
💷 Don't know how you will afford your next prescription(s) after the latest price increase?
💻 Find out if you're eligible for free prescriptions 👇
#Prescriptions #CostOfLivingCrisis #Bradford #Medication
1 May 2024
Did you know on the 1 May the price of prescriptions have risen by around 3% to £9.90? Find out what help is available to help you cover the cost of your medication.
healthwatch.co.uk/advice-and…
#NHSPrescriptions #PrescriptionCost
ALT From 1 May 2024, prescriptions have risen to £9.65 per item. In this cost-of-living crisis, that is more than some people can afford to pay. Find out if you are eligible for free prescriptions:
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Healthwatch Bradford and District retweeted
30 Apr 2024
@HealthwatchE @HW_Lancashire @HWSheffield @HW_Liverpool @HWStaffordshire @healthywakey @HealthwatchTame @HealthwatchBpl @Healthwatchbury @HealthwatchBfd @HealthwatchBD @HealthwatchBwD @HealthwatchBB @HealthwatchB @HealthwatchCov @HealthwatchCR0 @Healthwatchcam @HealthwatchES ?
🚨Can you help me find an area that is offering a successful Neurodevelopment offer for children 🚨
@WeCYPnurses @ADHDFoundation @Autism @WeSchoolNurses @SAPHNAsharonOBE
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Healthwatch Bradford and District retweeted
30 Apr 2024
Join us at Living Well Partner Training to champion 🤗@MyLivingWell1 across Bradford 👍
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@WYpartnership
@CNet_Bradford
@network_race
@BDCFT_YourVoice
@bradford2025
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29 Apr 2024
Living Well Partner training, be a champion of Living Well services!
For staff/volunteers/service users living/working in Bradford. 1 hr online training
16 May 1:30-2:30pm
20 June 10-11am
Get in touch: Email learning@mylivingwell.co.uk
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🧑⚕️ Allied Health Professions Recruitment Fair
🗓️ Thursday 16 May from 5pm to 7pm
📍 Airedale Hospital, Education Centre
ℹ️ Exploring the idea of a career in healthcare - including Operating Department and Administration?
💻 For more info contact stuart.devine@nhs.net
#JobSearch
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📢 Make a difference; influence and improve #DentalCare across our region!
@HWKirklees are inviting you to join a new working group, to influence the delivery of dentistry services across #WestYorkshire 🧑⚕️
ℹ️ To join or find out more, email info@healthwatchkirklees.co.uk
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Healthwatch Bradford and District retweeted
1 May 2024
The success of Pharmacy First will rely on patients feeling confident they can get ‘walk-in’ treatments for common conditions at their local pharmacy instead of their GP. Until addressed, closures may continue to affect confidence. Read our report.
healthwatch.co.uk/blog/2024-…
ALT one in fifteen people have had problems getting medicine in the past year because the pharmacy was unexpectedly closed when they visited
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29 Apr 2024
Join the #NHSCadets programme!
Did you know that the NHS has over 350 roles?
📢 @BDCFT are looking for young people aged 14-18 who want to explore what healthcare can do for you; especially if you have a barrier to work.
Find out more and apply 👇
nhscadets.sja.org.uk/
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Healthwatch Bradford and District retweeted
Do you know what reasonable adjustments are?
If you care for someone with a learning disability or autism, you can find out more about how to ask for reasonable adjustments on our website: bit.ly/3tNa8Ei
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