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Living Well Advisors helped Kate and her mum to quit smoking
Kate was 23 years old and living with her mum when she was referred to the Living Well Service by her midwife when she was 10 weeks pregnant. She was contacted the same day by an advisor who arranged her first appointment at a stop smoking clinic....Read more
Breastfeeding is welcome here!
Businesses and organisations across Bradford District are being encouraged to sign up to a Breastfeeding Welcome Scheme to help normalise breastfeeding and help mums to feel more comfortable to breastfeed while out and about. Read more
Living Well for 20 Minutes a Day
People from across Bradford and the surrounding areas are being encouraged to join the 20 Minute Movement to help them feel healthier. We listened to over 1,800 residents and 36 different health-related organisations, to understand what Living Well meant to them. Read more
Living Well Hero Fozia
For many years Fozia has used bike riding to help her cope emotionally and physically. Whether to seek solace on her own or ride or meeting to chat with others, Fozia is a huge advocate of getting out on a bike and all the benefits it brings....Read more
Living Well Heroes Rozina and Lorrett
Rozina and Lorrett are friends who live in Allerton. With busy households, they keep active by getting out and playing with their young children. ...Read more
Living Well Heroes Ross and Deborah
We were delighted when Deborah and Ross from Shipley agreed to be our Living Well heroes. It’s going to be a while before gigs, live music and nightclubs are back to ‘normal’ but that's no excuse not to enjoy a boogie! And the good news is… every night can be Friday night for a kitchen disco! ...Read more
Living Well Heroes Gill and Peter
Gill and Peter from Haworth are great grandparents who love walking their dog. As older adults in their eighties they know how important it is to be active to stay healthy, active and mobile....Read more
Living Well Hero Majid
Majid Ali stepped up to be a Living Well Hero, hoping to share his love of walking and helping his community. Majid walks several miles a day as a community support worker. He continues that by walking to the shops to collect his neighbour’s shopping, to support the more vulnerable members of his community....Read more
Bradford Local Offer
The Local Offer is a new way of giving information about activities, services and support to children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) from birth to 25 years and their parent/carers. Read more
Fit Fans
Are you ready to make positive changes to your lifestyle? Come together with Bantams fans like you and reach your goal of a healthier lifestyle. FIT BANTAMS is a FREE 12 week course that helps fans to make better lifestyle choices. Meet other fans just like you and get to see behind the scenes at Bradford City Football Club. Read more
Keeping Well at Home
Spotting the signs of deconditioning. Do you know what deconditioning is and how to recognise if you, your family, friends, patients or clients are at risk? Read more
Healthy Minds
Supporting everyone in Bradford district and Craven to keep their mind healthy...Read more
Dr Waqas Tahir talks to us about diabetes
In this animation Dr Waqas Tahir talks to us about diabetes. Find out who is most at risk, how to recognise the signs and what you can do to prevent type 2 diabetes. Some people are more at risk than others so it’s worth watching to see if you might be affected. ...Read more
Back Onside
The Bradford Bulls Foundation is delighted to re-launch Back Onside, a FREE and exciting health and wellbeing initiative for over 35s designed to encourage people to get back to enjoying exercise....Read more
Walking Rugby
Due to Covid, many older people have suffered from isolation and loneliness, not to mention the negative effect on their physical wellbeing. Our FREE walking rugby project supports those aged over 65 to get and stay active in a safe and supported manner with the emphasis on fun, participation, and socialising. Weekly walking rugby sessions take place within the local community, using venues that are safe and accessible for participants. ...Read more
Long (or post Covid) Rehabilitation Guide
The Act as One health and care partnership for Bradford district and Craven has developed a post Covid (also referred to as long Covid) service along with self-help resources to help people recovering from the virus. ...Read more
MyCare24
If you live in Bradford District and Craven and have a long-term respiratory illness, often referred to as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) you could receive support through MyCare24 thanks to funding from the local health and care partnership and NHSX....Read more