Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

23/07/2025

The British Medical Association (BMA) has announced strike action by resident doctors from 7am on Friday 25 July until 7am on Wednesday 30 July.

Need medical help? continue to use 111
Emergency? call 999

23/07/2025

You only have one heart; love your heart.

22/07/2025

22/07/2025

The annual – 18 July to 17 August 2025 – is an opportunity for us to celebrate our many South Asian cultures, histories, and communities here at the Trust.

This year’s theme is Roots to Routes – exploring the unique stories that help shape who we are today.

Gurdeep Chaggar is our Substance Misuse Practitioner, working on Ward 16 with patients who have drugs and alcohol issues.

Here she celebrates her culture and tells us about her family’s links with the NHS.

👉 https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk/celebrating-south-asian-heritage-month/

22/07/2025

In the later stages of dementia, the person living with the condition is likely to have problems with communication, and there may come a time when they can hardly communicate at all.

For those caring for someone living with dementia who is receiving end of life care, communicating with and supporting someone can be distressing and difficult, particularly for those who have never experienced that situation before.

Here are a few tips that can help you to communicate with someone living with dementia receiving end of life care:

Don’t rely solely on using words. If a person doesn’t understand the words you’re using to communicate, think about using your body language.

Stay close. Remain close to the person you’re trying to communicate with and maintain eye contact if possible.

Look for signs that the person may be in discomfort or pain. A person with advanced dementia who is receiving end of life care might not always be able to let someone know they are experiencing pain.

Take your time. When communicating, try to speak slowly and clearly. Keep your sentences short and simple.

Talk about things of interest to the person. Think about what you’re going to talk about before visiting the person. It might be useful to have a particular topic ready, perhaps something that the person with dementia has always loved, such as their favourite football team or film but remember to stick to one topic at a time.

22/07/2025

The 10 Year Health Plan will ensure more care will be available on your doorstep and from the comfort of your own home.

Read more about the shift from hospital to community: https://orlo.uk/RhiW7

21/07/2025

The Rainbow Badge initiative is really great for allowing people to see that there are allies around or community members that can understand what problems they might be facing and know how to help them or just be a welcoming, friendly face.

18/07/2025

Let’s Talk with Mel podcast: our volunteers

In this month’s podcast Mel chats to Head of Volunteering at the Trust, Clare Bancroft, and one of our amazing , David Goodwin, about the important contribution our many volunteers make in supporting our hospitals and providing that extra help and interaction with patients.

Clare describes how the national vision for changed during COVID as so many people stepped up to come forward and give their time. This is where volunteering started to change across NHS trusts and became a key contributor for improving patient experience and outcomes, and better staff experience and wellbeing.

From personal stories to behind-the-scenes insights, this episode celebrates the power of giving time, the difference it makes in our hospital community, and how you can get involved.

Listen here:

Join Mel Pickup, Chief Executive of Bradford Teaching Hospitals, for a conversation with Clare Bancroft, Head of Volunteering, and David Goodwin, one of our amazing volunteers here at the Trust, as they explore the vital role volunteers play in supporting patients, staff, and ...

18/07/2025

NHS England has pledged to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040.

The HPV vaccination, cervical screening and treatment for cell changes can all help prevent cervical cancer.

Find out more ➡️ https://orlo.uk/PNEKf

17/07/2025

is common in young children and usually mild, but it’s important to get it treated so it doesn’t become something more serious. If you spot the symptoms below, contact your GP practice. 📱
🔗 https://nhs.uk/conditions/scarlet-fever/

17/07/2025

Summer holidays are just around the corner! 🌞

However, the need for blood donations doesn't take a break. A donation before your holiday could be the most meaningful thing you do this summer ❤️

16/07/2025

This is the 10 Year Health Plan to get the NHS back on its feet, and make it fit for the future.

https://orlo.uk/098yq