Health

Public health experts reassure West Yorkshire residents on vaccine’s safety

THE directors of public health in West Yorkshire are urging people not to be put off having the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine, which they say is not only safe but playing an important role in saving lives.  Some European countries have paused the use of the vaccine…

New ‘Changing Places’ wet-room facility for St Luke’s Hospital

PEOPLE with disabilities in Bradford will benefit from an improved, state-of-the art toilet and wet-room facility when it opens at St Luke’s Hospital in April. Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has part-funded the £36,000 provision to build…

Guide to COVID-19 vaccinations in Bradford

COVID-19 vaccinations are now underway in Bradford. Bradford Council and Community Action Bradford and District have put together this colourful, engaging and accurate guide to the vaccination process throughout the district. Understandably people have lots of…

Trust launches new programme to promote acts of kindness

THE Chief Nurse’s team at Bradford Teaching Hospitals has launched a new campaign to promote kindness throughout the Trust. ‘Embedding Kindness’ builds on our patient experience strategy, and asks Trust staff to think about how they can promote small acts of kindness between staff and patients and reflect on their personal role in creating a