AN elderly couple has thanked a Bradford-based NHS service for helping them with a range of health issues.

Stephen and Beryl first met the Proactive Care team (PACT), a service which brings together specialists to support the population of Central Bradford, in November 2021.

Beryl had been worried for some time about her husband’s memory as it was starting to affect his day-to-day life and no past tests had identified a problem.

PACT carried out an assessment for both the couple’s general health, as Beryl was also struggling with a bad back.

They supported them to install grab handles in useful places such as the bathroom and got Beryl a perching chair for the kitchen.

In addition to receiving dementia support, Stephen was also seen by a physiotherapist.

Beryl said: “We are more able around the house and if we have a problem, I always know they will be phoning soon.

"We are able to get out for the shopping more easily because the team supported our application for a blue badge too.

“I cannot explain what a difference that reassurance has made. We are lucky that they’ve done all this - I don’t think we could have sorted it all out for ourselves.”