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 Covid-19 Big questions, big answers – Public Health Bradford films
Our Public Health team have launched a series of short information films to help people protect themselves and their loved ones.
The importance of hand washing and maintaining a 2 metre social distance are just some of the topics covered in these short films.
Dr Sufyan Dogra, Health Promotion Researcher at Bradford Royal Infirmary gives information in both Urdu and Punjabi whilst Bradford GP, Dr Katherine Hickman talks about the importance of respiratory hygiene.
Lots of other subjects including; alcohol use, shielding, attending hospital, looking after your mental health, cancer, and more, feature other local community and health experts from across the district.
The videos can be found on our YouTube channel.
Windrush Day flag raising
The recent easing of lockdown regulations means that a special flag raising ceremony outside City Hall can be attended by the Leader and Chief Executive of Bradford Council.
Monday, 22 June, is Windrush Day, the 72nd anniversary of the arrival at Tilbury docks in London in 1948 of the ship Empire Windrush carrying hundreds of people from the Caribbean who came to make a new life in Britain and perform a vital role in helping to re-build the country after the Second World War.
These passengers blazed a trail for thousands more who would travel from across what was then the British Empire to make a vital contribution to the recovery of an exhausted nation.
Windrush Day was inaugurated in 2018 to celebrate the rich diversity that Commonwealth citizens brought to the country and to mark the major contribution they and their descendants have made to British society, culture and economy.
Council Leader Cllr Susan Hinchcliffe and Chief Executive Kersten England will attend the raising of the Windrush Flag which was designed in Bradford and is now used by many councils across the country.
Also attending the socially distanced ceremony will be Charles Dacres, the Director of the Bradford Hate Crime Alliance.
Do you need help or support?
 If you need help or have a particular need please ring and talk to one of our friendly team who will take some details and pass them onto the relevant service. Call 01274 431000 or for BSL text 07790 347389.
We can help by:
- helping you get a priority shopping delivery slot
- arranging food parcels for people on the government shielded list who need them
- ringing for a friendly chat
- referring people who are not shielded who need emergency food to one of the district's food banks
See our website for more information about local support and volunteering to help others.
Are you concerned about someone's safety?
If you have a concern about the safety of a child or a vulnerable adult, do not keep it to yourself. Report your concern on the Safer Bradford website. We’re available 24/7, 365 days a year.
Or call:
- For children 01274 435600 (01274 431010 out of office hours)
- For adults 01274 431077 (01274 431010 out of office hours)
- If someone is at immediate risk of harm call 999
Don’t think, “What if I’m wrong?”. Think, “What if I’m right!”
Stay at home as much as possible
- Work from home if you can
- Avoid public transport if possible
- Local parks and green spaces are available for your daily outdoor exercise
- Always keep your distance in public (at least 2 metres apart)
- Wash your hands regularly
- If you or anyone in your household has coronavirus symptoms, you must all self-isolate
See the latest Government guidance on staying alert and safe.
Stay safe while out for exercise
Please follow the Government’s advice when leaving your home for exercise and observe the 2 metre rule for staying a safe distance apart. For more information about where you can walk in the Bradford district, and how to stay safe while you do so, visit our public green space and rights of way guidance page.
Use the NHS 111 online coronavirus service
Use the NHS 111 online coronavirus service if:
- you feel you cannot cope with your symptoms at home
- your condition gets worse
- your symptoms do not get better after 7 days
Only call 111 if you cannot get help online.
Helpful links
UK Government guidance and support
NHS coronavirus advice and information
Bradford district coronavirus advice and information
Support for local businesses
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