My Living Well

13/04/2026

🚨 Public Health myths, busted 🚨
❌ Public health is the responsibility of the NHS alone.
✔ It's important for public health and the local authority to work in partnership with the NHS to improve the health of the population.
❌ Vaccines cause health problems.
✔ Vaccines are one of the best public health interventions you can find and are probably the best thing we can do to prevent disease.
❌ People in Bradford live in a nanny state.
✔ The phrase simplifies a complex situation; public health works to create the situation and environment so people are able to make healthy choices themselves.
❌ Influencers are completely trustworthy when it comes to health.
✔ Be sure to get a background on who you’re listening to. Public health is an evidence-based specialty, and we rely on trusted, experienced voices.
🎧 Hear more mythbusting in our latest episode: https://orlo.uk/EHg9W

13/04/2026

🚨 Public Health myths, busted 🚨
❌ Public health is the responsibility of the NHS alone.
✔ It's important for public health and the local authority to work in partnership with the NHS to improve the health of the population.
❌ Vaccines cause health problems.
✔ Vaccines are one of the best public health interventions you can find and are probably the best thing we can do to prevent disease.
❌ People in Bradford live in a nanny state.
✔ The phrase simplifies a complex situation; public health works to create the situation and environment so people are able to make healthy choices themselves.
❌ Influencers are completely trustworthy when it comes to health.
✔ Be sure to get a background on who you’re listening to. Public health is an evidence-based specialty, and we rely on trusted, experienced voices.
🎧 Hear more mythbusting in our latest episode: https://orlo.uk/EHg9W

The Living Well Podcast · Episode

11/04/2026

Have you listened to Public Health - Everyone's Business yet? We spoke with Craig Blundred about how addressing poverty is key to improving health in Bradford.

He highlighted that helping residents claim the estimated £100 million in unclaimed benefits (like Universal Credit and Free School Meals) is a tangible way to reduce inequality and make a direct positive impact.

What was your biggest takeaway about how our choices are limited by our surroundings, and not just individual responsibility?

🎧 Listen now: https://orlo.uk/hm2oI

10/04/2026

🗣️ New episode out now!

Public health is Everyone's Business. In our latest episode, we lift the lid on how local authorities are tackling structural inequalities to bridge the 10-year healthy life expectancy gap in Bradford district.

We also bust the myth of the "nanny state" and discuss why getting information from trusted voices is so important in today's world.
Find support & resources: https://orlo.uk/9EkmP

🎧 Listen now: https://orlo.uk/a3utb

07/04/2026

🚨 Youth voice myths — busted! 🚨
❌ Youth voices only matter in youth services
✔ Youth voices matter in every decision that affects them
🎧 Hear more mythbusting in our latest episode: https://orlo.uk/HQtSM

03/04/2026

🗣️ We want to hear from you!
Have you listened to Episode 5, Young Minds, Big Impact, yet? We talk about why listening to young people is crucial for public health and how youth voice leads to action, not empty talk.
We spoke with Richard Cracknell and Youth Ambassador Anisia about how young people in Bradford are influencing decisions, including leading change on issues like the safety of women and girls.
What did you take away from this episode? Let us know in the comments how you think organisations can better remove barriers to youth engagement.
🎧 Listen now
https://orlo.uk/QEJEM

03/04/2026

🗣️ New episode out now: Young Minds, Big Impact!
Did you know nearly a 1/4 of Bradford’s population is under 18? Yet young people are often left out of decisions that shape their lives.
In Young Minds, Big Impact, we explore why youth voice matters and how listening leads to better services for everyone.
Listen now to hear from a Bradford Youth Ambassador and a lead from the Children and Families Trust on how better services start by listening.
Find support & resources: https://orlo.uk/FVF72
🎧 Listen now:https://orlo.uk/mqCX0

02/04/2026

Walk to Work Day is the perfect excuse to swap four wheels for two feet (even if it’s just part of the way).

Walking has loads of benefits – it can boost mood, increase energy and reduce stress. Small steps can make a big difference and when you slow down and take it all in, what will you notice about Bradford?

PS Get the BetterPoints app too and start earning some rewards for those steps.

29/03/2026

❌ Babies need perfect parents
✔ Babies thrive when parents try, repair and respond
❌ Dads aren’t as important as mums
✔ Babies need secure relationships with multiple caregivers
🎧 Hear more mythbusting in our latest episode: https://orlo.uk/00piA

28/03/2026

Have you had a chance to listen to the latest episode of The Living Well Podcast yet?
In The First 1001 Days, we explore why babies needs may often be overlooked, despite Bradford being one of the youngest districts in the UK. We ask a simple question: what would change if we truly prioritised babies?
What was your biggest takeaway from the conversation with Dr Matthew Price, Tim Howells, and Zakra Yasin? We’d love to hear what you thought in the comments!
🎧 Listen now https://orlo.uk/ZcOZt

27/03/2026

🗣️ New episode: The First 1001 Days out now!

What if the most important public health conversations aren’t about adults, but babies?
In this episode of The Living Well Podcast, we explore The First 1001 Days and why supporting babies and parents right from the start, shapes lifelong health in Bradford district.

Find support & resources: https://orlo.uk/aNZei

🎧 Listen now: https://orlo.uk/reJKZ

25/03/2026

🚨 Food Insecurity myths, busted 🚨
❌ Hunger is rare in the UK.
✔ Hunger is quiet and hidden


🎧 Listen now: visit https://orlo.uk/9fF9H click on 'Resources' then scroll down to 'The Living Well Podcast'