In June 2022 the Partnership launched a new website that provides consistent, accurate and trustworthy healthcare advice to parents, carers, young people and professionals.
West Yorkshire Healthier Together is a free website developed by local healthcare professionals to help parents and carers keep their children safe and healthy. It has a wide range of information and is available by visiting: www.wyhealthiertogether.nhs.uk
Two local clinical leads developed the content to ensure the online advice complimented local advice given across health and care services. Information was also reviewed by local paediatricians, GPs, community pharmacists, health visitors and other professionals across the region to ensure it is the most current, and up to date information available.
The Healthier Together programme first originated in Wessex and its successful approach adapted and launched in other parts of the country. The benefits of local developments mean links and information about local services and resources have been made available.
- A communications toolkit of information was shared with partners to promote the website across West Yorkshire. This included a briefing pack and four social media graphics
- A suite of promotional resources such as service specific posters for health visitors, pharmacies GP practices and Trusts can be accessed on the website
- The website officially launched on 27 June 2022. A media release was shared and an radio interview went out on BCB Bradford radio
- The website received a very positive response on Twitter and was endorsed by partners and clinicians across West Yorkshire.