Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust Provider of mental health, community health, learning disability and children's services.

We work within the Bradford District and the Craven district of North Yorkshire and offer services in hospitals, the community, and in people's own homes. We are committed to providing a service that is of a high quality, close to where you live and tailored, as much as is possible, to your individual needs. Please note: If you choose to 'like' or comment on this page, members of the publ

ic may be able to view your content including personal information, photos, posts and videos. Always check your security settings are set to private if you do not wish this to be the case. The Communications Team check for and respond to posts and messages on Facebook Monday - Friday, 9am- 5pm.

28/07/2025

Some NHS services will be affected due to strike action. Please continue to attend your GP and dental appointments, unless you are contacted and told otherwise.

💬 'My ward manager is very encouraging, lovely and supportive' just some of the feedback we've had from recent Trust jo...
28/07/2025

💬 'My ward manager is very encouraging, lovely and supportive' just some of the feedback we've had from recent Trust joiners.

⌨️ Various roles available apply to join us today https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/join-our-team/vacancies/

25/07/2025

We're showcasing exciting projects from some of the teams at Bradford District Care Trust. LesleyAnne led the Health Visiting team's work to gain UNICEF’s most prestigious 'Gold' award, which marks continuing excellence in supporting local families with feeding and developing close, loving relationships with their babies. She is hugely proud of the achievement and the effort that went into it from both the Health Visiting and Community Infant Feeding teams.

“Achieving gold takes a lot of work to ensure high standards can and are maintained – they have to become ‘the way we do things’, the way we work. Our service has achieved that, which means families across Bradford can be confident of excellent feeding advice and support with a wide range of feeding issues, including complex problems which need to be referred for specialist help.”

LesleyAnne points to inclusivity being a cornerstone of the work and her approach. "I'm a proud Bradfordian and came from a blended family with foster children so I've always been inclusive of difference, and that's important in our work to deliver a really effective service. We have diverse cultures in Bradford and one size doesn't fit all. We want mothers to feel supported around their feeding choices and we adapt to meet their needs."

Find out more about our teams: https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/join-our-team/our-teams/ and see our latest vacancies: https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/join-our-team/vacancies/

25/07/2025

Continuing this weekend until Wednesday morning, some services will be affected due to strike action. Please continue to come forward for NHS care.

If you need urgent medical help, use 111, and if it is a serious or life-threatening emergency, please call 999.

Natalie's calm approach and problem-solving skills are valued by her team. She seamlessly transitioned to a new area of ...
25/07/2025

Natalie's calm approach and problem-solving skills are valued by her team. She seamlessly transitioned to a new area of work in the absence of her line manager, performing with ease and dedication. Another very worthy finalist - congratulations Natalie!

24/07/2025

Starting from 7am on Friday 25 July, some NHS services will be affected due to strike action. You will be contacted if your appointment needs to be changed. Please continue to come forward for the care you need.

Danielle's nomination for was in the aftermath of the sudden and tragic loss of her line manager, a colleague whom she...
24/07/2025

Danielle's nomination for was in the aftermath of the sudden and tragic loss of her line manager, a colleague whom she had worked with for many years. Despite her grief, Danielle led with "empathy and grace" in a time of great uncertainty. Well done Danielle.

A special to our CAMHS team for providing excellent care and a positive experience all around.
24/07/2025

A special to our CAMHS team for providing excellent care and a positive experience all around.

Chris is known for creating a supportive, inclusive environment where colleagues feel heard and valued, fostering strong...
23/07/2025

Chris is known for creating a supportive, inclusive environment where colleagues feel heard and valued, fostering strong relationships, building trust, and inspiring those around him to follow his example. Congratulations on being a finalist Chris!

A special to our Peri Natal Mental Health team for providing excellent care and a positive experience all around.
23/07/2025

A special to our Peri Natal Mental Health team for providing excellent care and a positive experience all around.

22/07/2025

We're sharing the inspiring stories of some of our staff. Today Infant Feeding Specialist Practitioner and Baby Friendly Lead LesleyAnne talks about her career and her passion for children's nursing. Find out more about our Community Children's services https://tinyurl.com/4mtx67er and check out our latest vacancies https://tinyurl.com/mpzbsshn

In 16 years with Bradford District Care Trust LesleyAnne has been supported to train as a health visitor and then a Baby Friendly UNICEF leader but she's not stopping there as her next ambition is to become a lactation consultant. She said: "I've experienced such strong leadership all the way through. People in the Trust have supported my passions and I simply couldn't have got where I've got to today if I'd gone from one trust to another."

LesleyAnne's career started with a health and social care GCSE and observational placements at Airedale hospital. She became passionate about children's nursing and trained at Bradford University to become a paediatric nurse, qualifying in 2003. After two and a half years in Bradford's neonatal unit she joined the Care Trust's Community Children's Services Health Visiting team as a staff nurse.

After having her first child, she returned to work and started specialist public health nursing training, qualifying as a health visitor in 2014. The Health Visiting team had meantime begun working towards UNICEF Baby Friendly accreditation and LesleyAnne became a breastfeeding champion within her team. Having been unsuccessful applying to be clinical lead for infant feeding in 2021, the Trust supported LesleyAnne to gain the experience needed for that role by seconding her to the Community Infant Feeding Team. Not only did she gain experience, she has led the work to gain Baby Friendly Gold accreditation - achieved in January 2025.

LesleyAnne says: "Educationally I wasn't a star student, I didn't feel academically confident but I got through and achieved a first in my health visitor qualification. I'd say to anyone starting out to make yourself available for every opportunity and try again if you don't succeed - look at your feedback and think how you can upskill."

This week we're showcasing our Corporate Services Unsung Hero finalists and the qualities they bring to our Trust. Mee...
22/07/2025

This week we're showcasing our Corporate Services Unsung Hero finalists and the qualities they bring to our Trust. Meet the finalists...

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Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust provides award-winning, high quality mental health, community and learning disability services, to support people to stay physically and mentally well. We also provide Wakefield school nursing, health visiting and family nurse partnership services (including vaccinations and immunisations).

We work with our partners, individuals and their carers, so that people can stay healthy, close to home. We have a strong track record of doing things differently, working with others, to ensure that people get the right care, in the right place with the right support, to achieve our vision of providing outstanding care. Please note: If you choose to 'like' or comment on this page, members of the public may be able to view your content including personal information, photos, posts and videos. Always check your security settings are set to private if you do not wish this to be the case. The communications team check for and respond to posts and messages on Facebook Monday - Friday, 9am- 5pm.