Welcome to our January newsletter!
Grab a cuppa and read on, or click the links to jump to the articles you're most interested in!
Community Voice
New Thornbury Community Pantry. Darley Street Market - Chatty Café. COPD Support Group. Dementia Support in Shipley.
 Free Offers & Training
FREE Living Well Academy Training Courses
 Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) Level 1 Health Awareness
Tues 10 Feb 26: 9am – 4.30pm
Location: face to face, venue central Bradford
Course code: RSPHHA021
MECC training course
Thurs 12 Feb 26: 10am – 11.30am
Location: Online Microsoft Teams
Course code: MECC016
Introduction to Mental Wellbeing
Wed 25 Feb 26: 10am – 11am
Location: Online Microsoft Teams
Course code: LWMH004
Please visit our website to find out more about the Living Well academy and other future courses.
Free Active Bystander Training Courses
Do you want to step up and help prevent or support harm in your community or workplace?
Learn how you can empower others to step up or ask for help from allies or other services, including the Police.
Thur 22 Jan: 10am – 12.30pm
Fri 30 Jan: 10am – 12.30pm
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Spotlight On:
New Year - New You!
Make A New Year’s Resolution
 It’s not too late to make a New Year’s Resolution and we can help!
Maybe you would like to become more active, lose some excess weight, stop smoking, cut down on alcohol or cook more hearty, healthy meals at home. If you bring the will power to succeed, we will support you all the way!
Make 2026 your year!
BEEP Exercise Referral Service
20 Minute Movement
Adult Weight Management Offer
Stop Smoking Service
Alcohol Support
Eating Well – Making Easy Swaps
All our services are free, click the links above or explore our website for info.
Free Stop Smoking App Offer
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Get 6 months FREE access to premium features. |
This includes 24/7 live stop smoking advisors and nicotine replacement and/or a vape* delivered to your door. *Must be 18 years or over to receive a vape.
Download the app or email for more info.
Lose Weight & Feel Great!
 If you have a few stubborn pounds to lose or a bit more, you can get 12 weeks FREE membership with Slimming World, APNA Healthy Living or The Brotherhood!
Learn about healthy eating, get more active and make new friends!
Choose from Slimming World, or one of our unique local providers like APNA who offer classes with cultural and dietary options or the Brotherhood helping men to lose weight while socialising and exercising with others who have the same goals.
This fantastic offer is open to all adults living in Bradford district who have a BMI of 25 or over. So long as you haven’t had an active membership for 3 months or more you can join for FREE!
If you’re not sure what your BMI is - you can check it here.
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Your Health Matters
Gestational Diabetes
Healthier You: NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme
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What Is Gestational Diabetes Mellitus?
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Gestational diabetes is a condition first identified during pregnancy. Although blood sugar levels typically return to normal after childbirth, it increases the risk of developing gestational diabetes in future pregnancies and Type 2 diabetes later in life.
The Healthier You: NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme can help reduce that risk with simple lifestyle changes. It’s free, includes 13 supportive sessions over nine months, and is available in person, online, or by phone.
For more information click the button below or call 0800 092 1191.
Women who have been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes during or immediately after pregnancy can still access support by talking to your GP or for more information and support visit: Type 2 diabetes - NHS or Diabetes UK - Know diabetes. Fight diabetes. | Diabetes UK
Maternal Health And The Risks Of Drug/Alcohol Use
Public Health Bradford, in partnership with the NHS and New Vision Bradford, have created a moving film to raise awareness of the risks in pregnancy for pre-conception and expectant mothers who use alcohol and drugs.
Please click the button to watch the film and find information and support.
National HIV Testing Week
 This campaign aims to encourage regular HIV testing across England. It’s particularly aimed at groups most affected by HIV. People will be able to access free HIV tests from a wide range of local outreach and testing sessions scheduled for the week, run in partnership with Yorkshire MESMAC.
Online appointments will also be available by sending an email.
Need Sexual Health Support?
 STI screening, HIV testing, treatment, contraception, and advice.
- Book an appointment: Call 030 330 9500 (Howard House, Bank Street, Bradford BD1 1EE)
- Text a nurse: 07312 263 032 (reply within 48 hrs)
- Test at home: Order a free STI kit at sh24.org.uk (limited daily)
- Emergency contraception: Available at most pharmacies and all GP practices
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Active Bradford District
Move More! Travel Better! Earn Rewards!
 Download the free BetterPoints app and earn rewards for walking, cycling, running, using public transport, or attending local events.
From January 2026, anyone living, working, or studying in Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds, or Wakefield can take part.
Collect points, enter prize draws, redeem rewards, or donate to charity - all while reducing carbon and boosting wellbeing!
Download BetterPoints today and start earning!
Walk For Hearts In February
 If you’re looking for a new challenge, join the British Heart Foundation for Walk for Hearts in February.
Every 3 minutes, someone in the UK dies from cardiovascular disease.
Take on the challenge of walking 28, 50 or 100 miles in a month to help fund lifesaving research.
Get a free BHF t-shirt and a mile tracker when you sign up, a medal if you raise £150 or a beanie if you raise £300.
Join a warm and supportive community in the Walk for Hearts Facebook group and get fundraising tips and advice to help you raise as much as possible.
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Children & Young People
Bradford’s Anti-Vaping Kick-Off!
Bradford Council’s Public Health team joined forces with Bradford City AFC and worked with local young people to launch a hard-hitting Anti-Vaping campaign to share the risks and harms of vaping.
The campaign has made headlines on BBC, ITV Calendar, and even featured at the Bradford City home match in December!
Watch: Catch Your Breath: Ditch the Vape (It's Annoying)
Watch: Catch Your Breath: Ditch the Vape.
Become A Young Ambassador!
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Age 16-25 and love arts, heritage, and culture? |
Bradford museums and galleries are looking for young people to help showcase Bradford’s rich history and fine art collection throughout 2026.
Gain skills, experience, and CV boosting opportunities, plus references for future jobs!
Apply by Monday 26 January, 10am. Selection takes place Sunday 8 February at Cartwright Hall Art Gallery.
Funded by Arts Council England and Friends of Bradford Art Galleries and Museums.
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Community Voice
New Thornbury Community Pantry (BD3)
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Come along and stock up while saving money! |
Offering affordable groceries, essentials, and support. Pick your own items for just £6 per shop.
Open Thursdays, 12–2pm.
For more info please click the button to send an email or call 01274 712093.
Darley Street Market - Chatty Café
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Starting Tuesday 27 January! |
Every Tuesday from 11am–12pm you can sit, chat, and connect with other people at the comfy sofa area in Darley Street Kitchen.
A friendly Age UK Bradford District volunteer will be there to welcome you so pop by for a cuppa and a chat – everyone is welcome!
COPD Support Group
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A new weekly group meeting. |
Wednesdays 12.30pm - 2.30pm at Holme in the Wood, 9-10 The Parade, Broadstone Way, BD4 9HN.
Please contact Holme in the Wood for more information on 07931 845 322 or click the button below.
Dementia Support in Shipley
Bradford FIT (Face It Together) is a very small, friendly support group for people diagnosed with dementia.
The group aims to share what it’s like to live with the condition and discuss what can help. Volunteers facilitate the sessions, but members decide what activities they want to take part in.
The group meets once a month on a Tuesday in Shipley (BD18).
For more info please call Ross Collard on 07773 123900 or click the button to send Judith Baron an email.
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