News and reports

A project has been launched that will help the residents of Bradford have easier access to preventative healthcare services and health education from their own homes.

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust has opened two new recycling bins across its sites for members of the public to drop off walking aids that they no longer use.

People are being asked to check their medication supplies and use 111.nhs.uk over the bank holiday weekend for non-emergency medical help (Monday 26 August).

People across Bradford, Wharfedale, Airedale and Craven are being encouraged this summer to look after their mental wellbeing, as well as their physical wellbeing, by Bradford District and Craven Talking Therapies.

What are physician associates? Find out about their training and what kind of care they can provide.

Complete our short survey and tell the NHS if you're getting the right help to prevent or deal with sight problems.

NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (WY ICB) approached Healthwatch after committing to developing an end of life care vision to ensure residents of West Yorkshire receive the support they need and can die in a place of their choice, with consideration given to what and who matters to them. NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board
(WY ICB) wants this vision to be informed by the experiences, positive or otherwise, of people who come into contact with end of life care services.

Our Annual Report summarises our activities during the past year, including our work in helping to ensure the voice of people using local services is at the heart of the new health and care system responsible for our area, how we're hearing from all communities and working together with other Healthwatch across West Yorkshire.

Healthwatch, working together across West Yorkshire, has produced a briefing paper highlighting experiences of people when accessing and waiting for hospital care.

Are you struggling to find an NHS dentist? The new dental recovery plan might help you get the dental care you need.

The NHS in West Yorkshire is urging people to plan ahead and to choose the right service for their healthcare needs as it prepares for the latest period of industrial action from February 24 to 29.

NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (WY ICB) approached Healthwatch after committing to developing an end of life care vision to ensure residents of West Yorkshire receive the support they need and can die in a place of their choice, with consideration given to what and who matters to them.