 Welcome to the Living Well June newsletter!
This month is packed with ideas, support, and local events to help you feel good, get connected, and live well across Bradford district.
Grab a cuppa and read on or click the links to jump to the articles you're most interested in!
Free Offers/Training
FREE Living Well Academy Training Courses. Bags of Taste Home Cooking Courses
Spotlight on: Quitting Smoking
New Prescription Medications Available. Kenneth proves it’s never too late to quit smoking!
Your Health
Does Your Weekend Start During the Week? Men’s Health Week.
Active Bradford District
Find Activities and Sports Near You! Get Active With The “We Are Undefeatable” App!
Children & Young People
Blooming Together Outdoors! Nature Nurture Outdoor Play Session - Bradford Moor Park. BDCU Back to School Loan: Limited Time Offer!
Community Voice
Living Well Children and Families Service launch ‘Healthy Families Programme’ in schools. Meet our Living Well Advisors at Community Events. 60s Music Event at Shipley Library. Love Vinyl Event at Shipley Library
Free Offers/Training
FREE Living Well Academy Training Courses
 Living Well Making Every Contact Count (MECC)
Tuesday 30 June: 10am – 11.30am
Location: Microsoft Teams (online)
Course Code: (MECC019)
Living Well Introduction to Mental Wellbeing
Tuesday 9 July: 10am – 11.30am
Location: Microsoft Teams (online)
Course Code: (LWMH007)
Booking: click the pink buttons for each course to book online or send an email to Learning@MyLivingWell.co.uk with the course title, course code and your contact details.
Free Home Cooking Courses!
 Living Well has teamed up with Bags of Taste to launch free home cooking courses, helping people in Bradford district to eat well for less.
Each household that signs up receives a free bag of ingredients, providing everything needed to cook seven meals across three easy recipes. Using your phone and kitchen you will follow the courses on WhatsApp or by phone call.
Alongside practical cooking guidance, the courses also offer helpful tips on budgeting and smart shopping. The aim is to build confidence in preparing healthy, affordable meals, while helping households manage rising food costs in the long term.
People who complete the course also receive additional recipes and ongoing inspiration to continue cooking nutritious low-cost meals in the future.
To register for the course, click the button below or call or WhatsApp: 07751 890 912
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Spotlight on: Quitting Smoking
Quitting smoking is hard, we get it. But it really is the single best thing you can do to improve your health and wellbeing (and finances!).
You don't have to do it alone, our FREE service will be with you every step of the way until you are totally smokefree.
Stop Smoking Medications – Now Available!
 The Living Well Stop Smoking Service can now offer stop smoking medications for people in Bradford district who want to quit.
After an assessment with a Stop Smoking Advisor, people who are eligible can now get a range of clinically approved medications to help them quit for good.
Available Medications
- Varenicline (Champix)
- Cytisinicline
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Bupropion (Zyban) (subject to suitability following assessment)
Stop smoking medicines are highly effective at helping people to quit smoking by reducing cravings, managing withdrawal symptoms, and blocking the pleasurable effects of nicotine.
By combining medication with 1:1 support, we can offer smokers the best possible chance of quitting for good, helping them to live longer, healthier lives.
Please note the service is free but charges may apply if you usually pay for your prescriptions.
Kenneth proves it’s never too late to quit smoking!
 Kenneth was just 18 when he picked up his first cigarette in 1989, not long after losing his father to lung cancer. Like many young smokers, he believed he could quit whenever he chose. But “just for now” quickly became a habit that lasted nearly four decades.
It wasn’t until last year, after the death of a close friend from the same disease, that reality hit. Seeing history repeat itself became the wake-up call Kenneth couldn’t ignore. This time, he was ready to stop.
With support from the Living Well Stop Smoking Service, Kenneth began his quit journey with guidance from a dedicated advisor. One key moment made all the difference: setting a firm quit date. “Once I did that,” he says, “I felt determined to see it through.”
Since quitting, the benefits have been life changing. Kenneth reports better circulation, healthier gums and an overall sense of improved wellbeing, changes he’s still noticing every day.
His story is proof that it’s never too late to quit. With the right support, a clear plan and determination, a smoke-free life is within reach.
The Living Well Stop Smoking Service offers free, personalised support to help you quit with expert advice, tailored plans and access to prescribed medications.
Ready to take the first step? Call 01274 437700 or click the button below.
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Your Health
Alcohol Awareness Week: 6-12 July. Does Your Weekend Start During The Week?
 Is it time to rethink your drinking habits?
Reaching for alcohol too often can increase blood pressure and, over time, damage our heart and other organs. While it may feel like a good way to relax or unwind, especially at weekends or in the evenings, the effects are often short‑lived.
Regular drinking can also disrupt our sleep and impact our mental health, leading to feelings like anxiety, low mood, or irritability. Over time, this can start to affect the things that matter most in life.
The good news? Change is possible.
If you live in Bradford district, you can get FREE support from DrinkCoach.
DrinkCoach offers free flexible online coaching that fits around your life and helps you take positive steps towards feeling healthier and more in control.
You can also assess your drinking by taking a 2 min test.
Men’s Health Week: 15-21 June
 This Men’s Health Week, take a moment to check in on your health, or encourage the men around you to do the same.
1. Heart Health
Cardiovascular disease is a leading risk for men. A quick, free blood pressure check at your local pharmacy can make all the difference. If you’re over 40, don’t miss your free NHS Health Check.
2. Move More
Just 20 minutes of movement a day can boost your heart and mental wellbeing. Whether it’s a walk, getting outdoors or joining a local exercise referral programme like BEEP - small steps count.
3. Mental Health Matters
Many men struggle to talk about how they feel, but opening up can really help. Speak to someone you trust, check in with a mate, or reach out for support if things feel overwhelming.
Anyone can feel low, alone and even suicidal. Check-in with your mates, and give them the support they need. Remember, you don't need to have all the answers to help your mate. If you or a mate need help urgently, please click here.
Visit our website for more info on mental wellbeing and find links to further help available in Bradford district.
Looking after your health doesn’t have to be complicated, start small, stay consistent, and support each other. Click the button below to find out more about Men's Health Week.
Active Bradford District
Find activities and sports near you!
 Did you know you can find lots of activities available across Bradford district using our portal on the Living Well website?
Scroll to the bottom of our home page to find local clubs, groups, and activities taking place across Bradford district.
Get active with the “We Are Undefeatable” app!
 The We Are Undefeatable app gives you free tailored exercise programmes that can be completed anywhere, anytime, and they are suitable for people with a range of health conditions.
From tailored workouts to virtual group classes led by a live host - all you need to get moving is now in one convenient place!
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Children & Young People
Locala - Chat Health, Under 18’s Clinic and Service
 SEXUAL HEALTH ADVICE • STI SCREENING • CONTRACEPTION
All young people have a right to private and confidential advice about their sexual health and relationships. We won’t tell your family or partner that you have attended clinic unless you want to tell them.
Queue & wait clinic, every Wednesday 3.30pm – 6.30pm.
Howard House, Bradford, BD1 1EE. Call: 030 3330 9500.
Blooming Together Outdoors!
 Free outdoor play sessions for families with children 0 – 4 yrs.
Wednesday 17 June 2026, 9.45am - 11.15am.
Mayfield Centre Pocket Park, Broadway Avenue, BD5 9NP
Activities will include: Messy/water play, obstacle courses, bug and nature hunts, natural art, planting, chalking and picnics!
Children must be accompanied by a parent or main caregiver. The sessions are aimed at children aged 0 - 4 years, but older siblings are welcome to join in too.
Nature Nurture Outdoor Play Session - Bradford Moor Park
 Join the Sponge Tree and the Better Place teams for fun, free outdoor activities for families with children aged 0 – 4 yrs.
Wednesday 24 June 2026, 10am - 12noon.
Bradford Moor Park, BD3 7JD (at Better Place playground)
There will be free outdoor activities, planting, games and crafting fun! Children must be accompanied by an adult. The sessions are aimed at children aged 0 - 4 years, but older siblings are welcome to join in too.
BDCU Back to School Loan: Limited Time Offer!
 With the new school year on the horizon, Bradford District Credit Union (BDCU) has launched a Back to School Loan aimed at helping families who may struggle with the upfront costs of uniforms, clothing and equipment.
The loan is aimed specifically at people with low credit scores, offering a practical way to manage expenses while also building better financial foundations for the future. BDCU sees it as more than just a loan: it’s a stepping stone towards improving finances, building a credit profile and developing a healthy savings habit.
The package combines a £250 loan with a £50 savings incentive, which is paid in two stages. When the loan is issued, £10 is credited directly into your BDCU savings account. Then when the loan has been fully repaid, a further £40 is added, rewarding you for seeing it through.
The offer is open to both new and existing BDCU members, though anyone who has previously held a Back to School Loan with BDCU will need to have repaid it in full before applying. This is a limited-time offer, so please don’t leave it too late.
Living Well Children and Families Service launch ‘Healthy Families Programme’ in schools!
 The Living Well Children and Families Service successfully launched its new Healthy Families Programme and it’s already making a big impact in schools.
Living Well Advisors deliver the programme that brings families together for six engaging one-hour sessions focused on health and wellbeing. Families have embraced the sessions with enthusiasm, creating a welcoming and positive atmosphere for everyone involved.
There’s been plenty of smiles and laughter along the way, especially during the games, which have quickly become a firm favourite! Parents have been really supportive, children have brought great energy and curiosity, and feedback has been incredibly encouraging.
The sessions are helping families learn, try new things, and build healthy habits together in a fun, interactive way.
Want to find out more? Get in touch with the Living Well Children and Families Service today!
Call 01274 435660 or click here to send an email.
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Community Voice
Do you love 60s music?
 Does it bring back memories of your youth? Then why not come along to Shipley Library on Thursday 18th June at 1.30pm. We will be having a LIVE band playing sixties music!
Bring your friends! Groups welcome. Come along, dance a little, sing a little!
FREE EVENT - All welcome. Refreshments available
Click the button below to book or contact Shipley Library. Call 01274 437150 or click here to send an email.
#lonelinessawarenessweek June 15-21
Love Vinyl?
 Life can be lonely at times. It's nice to find people with shared interests.
We are looking for vinyl lovers, who would like to come and share their passion for music with others.
We will provide the record player - you bring your LPs/singles. (Don't worry - YOU are in full control of putting your record on) We're starting with sixties music. Join us!
#lonelinessawarenessweek June 15-21
Come and say hello to the Living Well Team!
 Our lovely Living Well Advisors will be out and about in the community, at the following events:
- Thursday 11 June 2026, 11am – 2pm
Carers event in Airedale Shopping Centre, Keighley
- Thursday 18 June 2026, 11am – 2pm
Women in the Food Industry event at The FoodSavers Wellnest, 2nd Floor Darley Street Market
- Thursday 18 June 2026, 1pm – 3pm
HALE Health Roadshow (Older Adults), at St Hughes Church, Coach Rd, Baildon, Shipley BD17 5HS - includes a visit from the “Liver Bus” so you can get your liver health checked
- Tuesday 30 June 2026, 10am – 2pm
Market Place in the Market, at The FoodSavers Wellnest, 2nd Floor Darley Street Market.
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