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Care Trust recognised as first IPS centre of excellence in Yorkshire
In the run up to national Mental Health Awareness Week, 16-22 May, Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust has been recognised as a national ‘IPS Centre of Excellence,’ for helping people that use the Trust’s mental health services find work. Currently there are only 15 Centres of Excellence in the country and the Trust will […]
Read moreTrust announces reappointment of Non-Executive Director
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust has announced the reappointment of Dr Sue Butler as a Non-Executive Director on the Trust Board. Dr Butler has been re-appointed by the Council of Governors for a second term, having been first appointed in May 2012. Bringing a wealth of experience to her position on the Board, Dr […]
Read moreLocal NHS Care Trust encourages engagement in annual plan
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT) has published its Annual Plan for 2016/17 and is set within the context of the organisation’s vision ‘to work with diverse communities to provide outstanding care’ for people in need of mental health, learning disabilities and community health care services. The Plan recognises the difficult challenges for the […]
Read moreCare Trust shortlisted for national dental award
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust is celebrating, having been shortlisted for a National Dental Award. The Awards showcases the best in the dental profession, and recognises the achievements of both teams and individuals, whose commitment to patient care and professional development continues to raise standards throughout the profession. The Dental Anxiety and Management Team […]
Read moreGold award for Bradford’s NHS dementia unit
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust has won a national gold award for its state-of-the-art dementia assessment unit (DAU) at Lynfield Mount Hospital. The facility has been given the highest accolade by the leading Dementia Services Development Centre (DSDC) at Stirling University, for its high-quality dementia friendly design that has been created with input from […]
Read moreFamilies step up for healthier lifestyle with help from Care Trust
Health visitors from Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust are helping families with children under five lead more active lifestyles by inviting them to take part in a local weekly walk. The walks organised by the Care Trust aim to encourage families to become more active, reduce isolation and provide an opportunity to meet other […]
Read moreMP officially opens Carers Hub providing vital support for carers in district
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust has launched a new Carers Hub on 18 March 2016 in Bradford to provide vital support for people in the district caring for loved ones. The Trust has involved carers every step of the way in the design of the Carers Hub, from deciding what services and facilities will […]
Read moreAre you making your voice heard about NHS services?
Do you know that, any time you use NHS healthcare, you can give fast, anonymous feedback that could help improve services? The Friends and Family Test (FFT) asks a simple question to find out whether, based on your experience, you rate the service highly enough to say you would recommend it to the people you […]
Read moreA year of treating people locally for Care Trust mental health patients
A radical redesign of urgent mental health care in Bradford has resulted in people being cared for closer to home, with no out of area placements in the last year, under the care of Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust. Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust has hosted a celebration event to mark the achievement […]
Read moreFriends and family test awards
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust wins recognition in national awards. The Trust’s Patient Experience and Involvement Team have been selected as a finalist in a national awards scheme about the way patient and staff feedback is used to improve healthcare services. The Friends and Family Test (FFT) is a way to find out from […]
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