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10/02/2024

A nice way to spend a Saturday

19/12/2021

Awful

Story updated with sentencing information and sector responses A local safeguarding review will recommend improvements to social work practice in Bradford after the killing of 16-month-old Star Hobson by her mother’s partner. Savannah Brockhill, 28, was found guilty of murdering her partner’s da...

16/12/2021

Booster jabs

More than 20,000 residents and workers across the Bradford district have ‘grabbed a jab’ at the walk-in centre at the city's Broadway Shopping Centre since it opened in July 2021.

The COVID-19 walk-in vaccination clinic is open daily for anyone who needs their first, second or booster jab. It is is one of the many clinics across the district where you can walk in to get your COVID-19 vaccination.

In response to concerns about the new Omicron variant, booster vaccinations are being offered to all adults and the gap between the second dose and booster has been reduced to a minimum of three months. People who are severely immunosuppressed and have had their third dose will also be offered a booster, a minimum of three months after their third dose.

14/10/2021

Private carer required for the West lane area of Baildon. Elderly lady has Dementia and needs companionship and assistance with medication. Light housework in the form of keeping the home tidy is also required.
Applicants will need usual references . The rate of pay is £11.00 per hour.
Assistance is required on an afternoon during the week.

Please message for further details

22/07/2021

The dangers of getting too hot
Getting out into the sunshine can be hugely beneficial for both mind and body; after all, everybody needs a good dose of Vitamin D now and again. However, caring for someone with dementia means you have to be extra vigilant when the temperature rises, and not just outside the house.
While we’ve probably all heard of hypothermia, the heat equivalent hyperthermia, is just as dangerous. And can lead to issues such as heat stroke, heat exhaustion, fainting and heat cramps.
How to keep someone living with dementia comfortable in hot weather
People living with dementia often find it harder to read their bodily cues, for instance knowing when to drink water, have a rest in the shade, or take off a layer or two. This is why it’s crucial for caregivers to have a plan for when the summer rolls on.
ONE: KEEP IT COOL – It may sound obvious, but when spring’s on the way out and summer creeps around the corner, make sure you have a fan or air conditioning unit on hand to help stave off uncomfortable heat. It may be a good idea to get yours regularly serviced so that it doesn’t conk out at the zenith of summer.
TWO: EARLY OR LATE – If the person you’re caring for needs to leave the house during hot spells, try to make sure they do so in cooler times, such as the morning or early evening.
THREE: STAY HYDRATED – It’s easy to forget to drink water, but in hotter weather when we’re more at risk of dehydration, it’s even more important. If your loved one doesn’t enjoy drinking water, fruit teas, fruit-infused waters, or even diluted fruit juices could be a way of encouraging them to drink more fluids.
FOUR: CHECK AND CHECK AGAIN – Hyperthermia symptoms can come on fast, so it’s always a good idea to check in with your loved one throughout the day. If you’re too far away to do this yourself, it’s wise to ask a friend or neighbour to keep a lookout to make doubly sure they’re faring well in higher temperatures.
FIVE: KEEP IT NATURAL – Natural, breathable fibres are a winner when the heat rises. Keep your loved ones dressed in lightweight layers of breathable cotton or silk, which will help them feel cooler and more comfortable. The same goes for bedding; switch to a summer duvet and a cotton sheet to make bedtimes better suited to summer nights.

01/01/2021

Help for those who need it

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26/10/2020

LLT

Access urgent funding to support vulnerable and disadvantaged communities. Apply for the CAF Resilience Fund today.

24/09/2020

Great idea

Have you got school uniform items that you no longer need?

Bring them along in a sealed, plastic bag to the donation point at Baildon Library for Shipley Area School Uniform Bank.
We're open Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays 10am-1pm. There is a collection point outside so drop them off as you're passing.

18/08/2020

From Only £750

11/07/2020

Can't wait

Our Yorkshire Farm has proved popular with fans of the show, and is soon returning for a third series

29/06/2020

Far too long to wait

Over 1,200 patients and carers told us their experience of early diagnosis of sarcoma cancer.

Over 6 months, we've combined that detail with evidence from clinicians and researchers to produce this new report on the urgency of swift, accurate diagnosis

This Sarcoma Awareness Week, we're taking the next steps in pushing things forward. We're taking what you told us and we have a plan to bring about real change faster.

Download the report today.

https://sarcoma.org.uk/get-involved/sarcoma-awareness-week-2020/demand-early-diagnosis-save-lives