Chaplain volunteer call goes out from Bradford hospitals

St Luke's Hospital

9:00am Tuesday 21st May 2013

Hospitals are appealing for people to join its chaplaincy service and help deliver ‘spiritual healthcare’ to patients.

Bradford parents urged to get asthma plan for children

Dr Louise Clarke and patient Rhys Hood

6:00am Thursday 16th May 2013

Parents of youngsters with asthma are being urged to obtain a new care plan for their child after high levels of hospital admissions were recorded across the district.

Needs that just have to be met

9:23am Tuesday 7th May 2013

Since the Telegraph & Argus began its With Respect campaign we and our readers have been struck by both the undignified way in which our older citizens are treated and, on the flip-side, some of the positive things being done to combat this and make life better for the senior members of our communities.

NHS to probe Bradford surgeries' use of premium numbers

9:00am Tuesday 30th April 2013

NHS bosses will investigate the extent of GP surgeries’ use of ‘expensive’ 0844 numbers, which are still in force at some practices in Bradford, despite being against Government guidelines.

Royal College of Nurses raises concerns over patient safety

8:00am Monday 29th April 2013

The Royal College of Nurses has raised concerns that pressure on NHS staff is harming patient safety and dignity.

Free eye checks to help with health of Bradford African and Caribbean community

3:00pm Friday 26th April 2013

Opticians in Bradford are supporting the annual African and Caribbean Community Empowerment Day by offering free sight and hearing tests.

80s theme suggested for Cancer Support Bradford and Airedale walk at Cottingley

9:00am Friday 26th April 2013

Women across Bradford are being urged to don 80s fancy dress for this year’s 10k Moonlight Walk for Cancer Support Bradford and Airedale.

Royal College of Nursing raises concerns over A&E pressures

8:00am Friday 26th April 2013

The Royal College of Nursing in Yorkshire and the Humber has raised concerns that accident and emergency department pressures are affecting patient safety and dignity.

Jean, 97, is getting the benefits of yoga

Jean Dawson, 97, from Cottingley has been practising yoga for 30 years

6:00am Saturday 30th March 2013

At the grand young age of 97, Jean Dawson is still a picture of health.

Callum Holmes inspires campaign as mum Erin raises awareness of rare eye cancer

Callum Holmes inspires campaign as mum Erin raises awareness of rare eye cancer

9:15am Tuesday 5th March 2013

Discovering her baby son had a rare form of eye cancer led his devastated mum Erin on an awareness-raising mission.

Albert Joyner, 101, is Airedale telehealth hub's 1,000th patient

101-year-old Albert Joyner is shown Airedale General Hospital’s telehub link by Beverley Clarkson, at Herncliffe nursing home, Keighley

9:00am Wednesday 27th February 2013

Airedale General Hospital’s telehealth hub is helping its 1,000th patient – a 101-year-old former Royal Marine.

Airedale hospital drop-in for support for tinnitus sufferers

health

10:10am Tuesday 5th February 2013

People who suffer tinnitus, a condition which causes them to hear a continual noise in their head or ears, can find out how to get help at Airedale Hospital.

Nurse is told she is fit to practise despite inappropriate relationship

9:36am Thursday 17th January 2013

A mental health nurse who formed an inappropriate relationship with a vulnerable patient at a Bradford psychiatric hospital has avoided censure.



YOUR COMMUNITYYourBradford

Community news and views produced by local residents

Click here for all your local news >>>




Essential Links



Local Information

Enter your postcode, town or place name

House prices »   Schools »   Crime »   Hospitals »

click2find


About cookies

We want you to enjoy your visit to our website. That's why we use cookies to enhance your experience. By staying on our website you agree to our use of cookies. Find out more about the cookies we use.

I agree