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Catch-up vaccine programme launched for district’s pupils
The school immunisation team will be carrying out catch-up vaccination sessions for Year 8 and 9 pupils over the summer for those who missed their immunisations during lockdown.
Parents are being urged to make sure their son or daughter attends these important health clinics taking place in July and August.
The team is contacting parents and cares to arrange appointments.
The clinics will be located across the district in community settings to make it as easy as possible for the young people who would have been vaccinated in school.
Healthy Minds #StillHereToHelp
Mental health problems affect one in four adults yet the stigma around them means people often suffer in silence.
Myths and misinformation can leave people feeling more lost and isolated, so a special newspaper series by The Telegraph & Argus aims to separate fiction from fact and give practical help.
In the first article, Ian Lamb from Bradford opens up about his struggles, why it's vital to talk about your feelings and seek support if you are having problems, and how Mind in Bradford helped him. Read his story here.
For information and support on depression, visit the Healthy Minds website.
Cervical screening tests resume across the district
Bradford residents are being encouraged to attend their routine cervical screening appointments at their local GP practices for the potentially life-saving test.
Women due for a cervical screening test will start to receive letters asking them to attend after being temporarily paused for eight weeks due to the coronavirus pandemic.
If you are overdue for your cervical screening test or are not sure when you are due, people can get in touch with their GP practice. Information about cervical screening is available on the NHS website: www.nhs.uk/conditions/cervical-screening/.
Other help advice available:
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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