Hundreds of previously undiagnosed people across Bradford and Airedale are being helped to manage the early stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD) thanks to an innovative improvement project. The patients’ conditions were identified by comparing blood test results over a period of time to identify how well their kidneys were working. Over half of the [...]

Putting lesbian, gay and bisexual people and their views at the heart of local health and wellbeing services has been pledged through the signing of a charter. The aim of the charter is to publicly commit the district’s NHS services to being fully respectful and welcoming to local lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) people. Senior [...]

Health and support organisations in Bradford and Airedale are joining other members of the Dying Matters Coalition for a week of action (14-20 May) to encourage people to talk to friends, family and loved ones about their wishes for the end of their lives, including where they want to die and their funeral plans. As [...]