We are working hard to further improve the health and care we provide to everyone living across West Yorkshire. You can see examples of the positive difference we are making on this page.
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A series of films and new website were launched to help inspire the next generation of midwives across West Yorkshire and Harrogate.
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Read campaign highlights from the local health initiative that encouraged sports supporters to Find Out How You Really Are.
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The Peer Leadership Development Programme is a free programme that helps people living with (or caring for those with) long-term conditions develop personally and gain the tools to contribute effectively.
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Wakefield District Health and Care Partnership has supported over 700 people to better understand their heart health at local Healthy Heart Community Hubs.
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A new toolkit of resources will help managers support their teams, staff members who need reasonable adjustments or applicants looking for support through the recruitment process.
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We can all do more to break down the stigma around talking about mental health and wellbeing, starting with the people around us. That is why the West Yorkshire Health and Care partnership are launching a new campaign encouraging people to “Check-in with Pride”.
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Charlotte Lay, 33, attempted suicide in 2019. She hopes that sharing her story will help others understand that they’re not alone, and that help is out there.
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Following a free health check as part of the 'Find Out How You Really Are' campaign, Steve Whitaker, 55 from Halifax discovered he had very high blood pressure and is now on the road to improving his health.
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In a groundbreaking initiative, community champions across Kirklees have made significant strides in raising awareness about cardiovascular disease (CVD). (September 2024)
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In June 2024 Andy West and Dr Frank Swinton met to record a podcast ahead of Clean Air Day on 20 June to discuss a new E-Bike pilot scheme in West and South Yorkshire.
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The Maternity and Neonatal Independent Senior Advocate is a new senior role being piloted to support women and families in England. We are one of 21 Integrated Care Boards taking part.
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Our 'Find Out How You Really Are' campaign is a great example of teamwork aimed at improving people's lives. The Get Set Goal team encouraged rugby league fans to get health checks.
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‘Together We Can’ is West Yorkshire’s long term campaign to minimise pressures on urgent and emergency services. This is the third year it has been rolled out as an area wide winter campaign.
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‘Find Out How You Really Are’ is a health awareness and call to action campaign we are delivering in partnership with Bradford Bulls, Castleford Tigers, Halifax Panthers, Huddersfield Giants and Leeds Rhinos. We have also partnered with Yorkshire County Cricket Club.