Welcome to the August edition of the Living Well newsletter!
Read on to find out about free online training courses, help for anyone dealing with exam results stress, details of surveys you can take part in and lots more!
Our focus this month is on: Moving more and being active!
- Find fun things to do (for free!) with our new 20 Minute Movement A to Z
- Get active 1 Day A Week for the chance to win prizes
- Keighley Walking Festival dates
- Bolton Road Cycling club sessions
The summer holidays are here, the perfect time to explore West Yorkshire!
 Discover MCard’s affordable DaySaver and Family ticket options and make the most of what West Yorkshire has to offer.
You can get unlimited off-peak bus and train travel across West Yorkshire with the MCard Family DaySaver for just £15.70. It’s valid for up to five people (one adult and four concessionary travellers or two adults and three concessionary travellers). For larger groups, the Group DaySaver covers five people for only £27.90, making it just £5.58 per person.
To make your travel even more convenient, download the MCard Mobile App. You can store all your tickets in one place and activate them whenever you need them.
FREE online training courses from the Living Well Academy
 The Living Well Academy is offering new dates for two of their free training courses.
Adult Mental Health Aware (MHFA)
This free online Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training course is suitable for anyone who would like to learn more about mental health awareness and is designed to give people:
- An understanding of what mental health is and how to challenge stigma
- Basic knowledge of some common mental health issues
- An introduction to looking after your own mental health and maintaining wellbeing
- Confidence to support someone in distress or who may be experiencing a mental health issue
11 September 10am-2pm. 1 x 4 hour online session
After full attendance of the course, you will receive a certificate.
To book a free place email code: MHFAhalf013 with your full name, telephone & email address to: Learning@MyLivingWell.co.uk
Or click the button below to find out more and book online
Making Every Contact Count (MECC)
This free online training offers an approach to behaviour change which uses the day-to-day interactions that people and organisations already have with other people, to support them to make positive changes to their physical and mental health and wellbeing.
It can help to encourage people to stay well, take steps to address the challenges they face, find the support they need, and generally cope better in challenging times and it can also help to reduce health inequalities.
The course is suitable for anyone who has contact with people already and wants to develop Public Health knowledge.
16 September 10am-12noon. 1 x 2 hour online session
To book a free place email code: MECC006 with your full name, telephone & email address to:Learning@MyLivingWell.co.uk
Or click the button below to find out more and book online
Bradford South Asian Festival 16 - 18 August
 This year's festival promises to be vibrant and exciting, featuring lots of activities and fantastic new additions.
There's something for everyone, from exhilarating singing and dancing performances to inspiring painting, crafting, and cooking workshops. As always, we've added a unique 'desi zaara hatkey' twist to make this years’ experience unforgettable!
Some of the events are free, please click the button below to find out more and book your tickets.
Know Your Numbers Week 2 - 8 September
 With the everyday pressures of life, we know that understanding why it’s important to know your blood pressure numbers and taking the time to get them measured isn’t always a priority. However, did you know that getting a blood pressure check is the first step to preventing heart attacks and strokes?
High blood pressure is a major cause of people becoming unwell but often it has no symptoms until it’s too late, which is why it’s known as ‘the silent killer’. Knowing your numbers means you can start making healthy lifestyle changes, or start taking medicines if you need them, to bring your blood pressure down to a healthy level. So, the power is in your hands to check your blood pressure to see if it’s under control. If you are 40 or over find your nearest Pharmacy here If you take your own blood pressure you can find out what the results mean here
Your blood pressure is very important no matter your age but it even more important to check regularly if you are age 40 or over or have a higher risk of high blood pressure. High blood pressure is not simply a part of growing old. You can take steps to know your numbers and lower them if it’s high no matter how old you are. So why not power up and make a start today?
Share your views on eye care with NHS England
 The NHS would like to hear from as many people as possible who have used NHS eye care services recently.
Healthy vision is something many of us take for granted – until there's a problem. It’s important to check your eyesight regularly and, if there is a problem, be able to access the support you need.
With over 600,000 people waiting for specialist NHS eye care, getting the care you need isn’t always simple. Please take a few minutes to share your feedback. Every response will help to shape eye care services and improve people’s care.
Healthy Minds can help young people, parents and carers to deal with exam result stress
 As exam results time gets nearer, Healthy Minds want to remind young people that it’s okay to feel worried about their results.
You’re not alone in feeling this way and there is support available to help you deal with these feelings.
There’s a dedicated area on the Healthy Minds website for young people to find information on mental health resources, services, and tips.
For parents and carers, the "This May Help" website offers practical advice and resources on topics like your child's mental health. You can find a range of advice videos and downloadable resources to help your child through this time.
The Healthy Minds website is your first step to mental health support in Bradford District and Craven.
Are you a current or ex-smoker that can help with a research study?
Bradford has consistently ranked as poor with a high rate of smokers in the Yorkshire and Humber region. In 2022, 15.6% of adults in Bradford smoked making it the 4th highest in the region. The effects of smoking on deprived communities and minority ethnic groups are catastrophic, so it’s really important to understand what prevents smokers from using Stop Smoking Services.
The uptake of stop smoking services in South Asian communities is currently low, so the Public Health team would like to know if there are barriers they face when accessing these services.
A Bradford University masters student is carrying out research which aims to improve access, health outcomes and minimise disparity. They would like to recruit people (current or ex-smokers) for this study from South Asian backgrounds who would be willing to help.
If you or anyone you know would like to find out more or take part in this study, please click the button below to send an email. The closing date is 20 August.
Check-in with Pride
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Good mental health is an ongoing journey for many, but for LGBTQ+ people it can be more challenging. |
This Pride season we want to encourage everyone to Check-in with Pride. So, we’re pledging to start more conversations about mental health, and support the Check-in with Pride Campaign.
We can all do more to break down the stigma around talking about mental health, starting with the people around us. You can ask: How are you feeling? Is there anything you would like to talk about? (Learn about having mental health conversations from Mind).
Check-in with Pride aims to make a more inclusive and compassionate environment, and better support our LGBTQ+ friends, family, work mates, neighbours and chosen families.
Together we can normalise conversations about mental health, and in doing so support more people who are struggling.
A new YouGov survey shows that LGBT+ Britons are more likely to suffer with mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, and insomnia. Over the last 12 months, half of LGBT+ Britons (51%) say they experienced or were diagnosed with a mental health condition, compared to a third of the general population (32%).Source
Health Visiting and School Nursing Survey
 The Public Health team are in the process of updating the 0-19 service specification and would really like to hear from parents/carers to help develop the health visiting and school nursing service.
These services are for children, young people and their families in Bradford district. The team want to find out what families would like from this service over the coming years so that they can focus their efforts on areas that will have the most significant impact. The views of parents, carers, children and young people will be key in driving development and helping the service to make informed decisions. The survey aims to capture experiences, opinions, and suggestions to make sure that services meet the needs of children, young people, and their families.
Following the survey, we will hold a consultation workshop in mid-sept. This workshop will provide an opportunity to discuss the survey findings and what happened as a result of the consultation. The survey closes on Monday, 2 September
Focus on: Moving more and being active
Get out and about in Bradford district with our new 20 Minute Movement A-Z of activities!
 We would like to encourage anyone who currently isn’t active, or who maybe finds it hard to do the recommended amount of activity each day, to try using our new A-Z to help them move more and feel the benefits to their physical and mental wellbeing.
Being active doesn’t have to be all about organised sport and gyms. Join our 20 Minute movement and use our A to Z to find free activities and places to visit in Bradford district. There are lots of ideas to help get you started! Ask your friends and family to try them with you and see how many you can check off the list!
Doing just 20 minutes of movement each day can help you to complete the recommended 150 minutes of physical activity per week for adults.
Children and young people aged 5 to 18 should aim for an average of at least 60 minutes of moderate or vigorous intensity physical activity every day across the week. So children could do 3 sessions of 20 minutes each day.
We would love to know how you get on, so please share pics of you trying some of our suggestions on social media and tag #20MinMoveAtoZ to share your journey to moving more with us!
Get active 1 Day A Week and win prizes!
 A new campaign has launched in Bradford encouraging people to get active at least one day a week for the chance to win prizes!
#1DAW hopes to promote Active Travel, which is the act of walking, jogging, cycling or wheeling on your journeys instead of taking cars or public transport. You can take part by taking a selfie of your Active Travel journey at least once a week and posting it on social media including the hashtags #my1DAW #Bradford.
Alternatively, you can email it to:1daw@mosodi.co.uk including #1daw Bradford in the subject line. All the entries at the end of each month are put into a prize draw to win a £100 retail voucher.
Get healthy, save money, reduce carbon and win prizes!
Keighley Walking Festival 2024
 There are over 40 guided walks taking place during the Keighley Walking Festival 2024 led by fantastic local community groups and organisations. Walking is a fun, accessible and healthy way to enjoy the beauty and history of Keighley and its surroundings.
Please choose a walk which suits your walking ability and make sure you arrive at least 10 minutes before the walk start time. Wear sensible footwear and weather appropriate clothing and bring your own water and a snack. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult
No booking is necessary for most of the walks (unless otherwise stated). Walks are first come first served and walk leaders reserve the right to limit numbers at their discretion, so it is advised you arrive in good time.
Keighley Walking Festival 2024 is a partnership between Keighley Town Council, Keighley Social Enterprise Town and CNet Bradford & District.
Bolton Road Community Cycling Club sessions
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An all-inclusive community cycling club working to promote cycling. |
Riders of all abilities from beginners to more experienced are welcome to come along to the sessions which run every Sunday in Peel Park with some longer sessions on Saturdays and on Thursday evenings too.
For further information please contact Satwant: 07828 762961.
There is a Bolton Road Community Cycling Club Facebook page for anyone who would like more info, please click the pink button below.
Meet the Living Well Team!
 Summer 2024 is well and truly under way and the Living Well team have been attending lots of community events across the district.
Community partners in Bradford South worked together to deliver a fantastic Family Fun Day at the TFD Centre, with a whopping 600 people coming along to enjoy the day! The first 100 children received a free ice cream and there were DJ workshops, inflatables and lots host of information stalls and freebies for everyone to enjoy.
The Living Well team attended lots of HAF Park events that are still ongoing across the district. The glorious summer weather has seen families from all over Bradford enjoying the fun which has included theatre performances, a climbing wall, Dance for Life sessions, arts and crafts, inflatables, cycling, badminton sessions and lots more.
Come along and say hello to the Living Well team, just look for our pink and blue gazebo! We can help you to find ways that you and your family can be more active, we also have free healthy eating packs with delicious recipes and food swaps that are easy to make and can have a big impact on your wellbeing, free Swap the Pop drink bottles and lots more! To find out more Living Well please click the button below.
There’s still time to enjoy the last two HAF Park sessions!
 Tuesday 20 August:
Menston Rec ground. Bingley Rd, Menston LS29 6GA
Wednesday 21 August:
Peel Park. Bolton Rd, BD2 4BX
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