 Welcome to the Living Well September 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
LW Academy Training Courses. Get 12 Weeks Slimming World FREE. 6 Week Health Programme
Spotlight on: Healthy Homes
14-20 Sept is Gas Safety Week. Healthy Homes with Living Well. Pop-up Energy Hub
Your Health
It’s Time for a Heart-to-Heart. Stoptober is Coming! Manage Your Money to Manage Your Mental Health
Active Bradford District
Bradford Encouraging Exercise in People (BEEP). Walking Events
Children & Young People
Catch Your Breath. Get Ready to Start School with CBeebies and CBeebies Parenting.
Community Voice
Get to Know Living Well Event. WOW Community Partnerships FREE Health Checks. People First Message for Prime Minister. SENDiVERSE 2026. Services at The Karmand Centre. Free Events in Bradford. New Share2Care App
Free Offers/Training
FREE Living Well Academy Training Courses
 Mental Wellbeing – Recharging Your Batteries
Recharging Your Batteries is a friendly, introductory one-hour training course designed for anyone who wants to better understand and care for their own mental wellbeing.
1 Oct: 10am – 11am
Online: Microsoft Teams
Course Code: LWMH008
Living Well Making Every Contact Count (MECC)
This is an approach to behaviour change which uses the day-to-day interactions which people and organisations have with other people to support them to make positive changes to their physical and mental health and wellbeing.
6 Oct: 10am – 11.30am
Online: Microsoft Teams
Course Code: MECC020
How to book your FREE place
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.
Get 12 weeks FREE with Slimming World
 You can get 12 weeks FREE membership with Slimming World to help you achieve your weight loss goals!
Whether you have a few stubborn pounds to lose or a bit more, this offer is for you!
Learn about healthy eating, get more active and make new friends along the way! You will be welcomed into a friendly environment and will receive all the support you need, either online or in person.
The offer is open to all adults living in Bradford district who have a BMI of 25 or over.
Not sure what your BMI is? Check it here.
6 Week Health Programme
 Join this programme in a supportive community setting, led by a primary health care dietitian and get 1-1 support with diet, nutrition, gentle exercise and wellbeing.
Starts in September The Gateway Centre, 45 Thackeray Road, Bradford, BD10 0JR.
Please call to register your interest with Dawn 01274 636602.
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Spotlight on: Healthy Homes
Colder weather will be with us soon, find out how to make your home warmer and more energy efficient.
14-20 Sept is Gas Safety Week
 The theme this year is ‘Take No Chances’, a simple but important reminder that when it comes to gas safety, risks should never be ignored. Follow these top tips to stay safe at home:
- Check both sides of your engineer’s Gas Safe Register ID card.
- Have all your gas appliances regularly serviced and safety checked every year.
- Know the six signs of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning – headaches, dizziness, breathlessness, nausea, collapse and loss of consciousness.
- Check gas appliances for warning signs that they are not working properly - lazy yellow flames instead of crisp blue ones, black marks or stains on or around the appliance, and too much condensation in the room.
- Fit an audible carbon monoxide alarm.
- Keep vents and chimneys clear.
- Use gas appliances only for their intended purpose.
- If you smell gas ring the National Gas Emergency Service on: 0800 111 999
Make Your Home a Healthy Home
 The Living Well website has a brand new “Healthy Homes” section, which pulls together lots of helpful advice and practical information, including ways to prevent damp and mould, improve indoor air quality and reduce fire risks.
Pop-up Energy Hub in Bradford Interchange
 Visit a pop-up hub that offers expert advice on lowering energy bills and making home improvements.
Sept to Oct: Wednesday and Thursday. 10am - 4pm
The sessions will be run by advisors from Home Energy West Yorkshire - a free and impartial advice service. The team will offer practical tips and information on a range of measures from insulation through to heat pumps and solar panels.
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Your Health
It’s Time for a Heart-to-Heart
 Thousands of women across Bradford district are living with, or at risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), a group of conditions that affect the heart and circulation.
CVD often develops without obvious symptoms, and high blood pressure can go unnoticed for years. People with type 2 diabetes are also at greater risk, so it's important to attend annual reviews and take medication as prescribed.
The good news is that small lifestyle changes can help protect your heart. Being more active, eating a balanced diet, cutting back on alcohol, stopping smoking and attending regular health checks can all make a difference.
If you're aged 40 or over, you may be eligible for a free blood pressure check at your local pharmacy and a FREE NHS health check through your GP.
If you've already been diagnosed with CVD, modern treatments and medicines are helping people live longer, healthier and more active lives.
Every small step counts. Your health matters, and your heart is worth looking after.
Let's Quit Smoking Together This Stoptober!
 This Stoptober could be the time you quit smoking for good. If you stay smoke-free for 28 days, you're five times more likely to quit permanently.
The good news? You don't have to do it alone.
Living Well's Stop Smoking Service offers free expert support, including:
- Free 12-week vaping kit
- Nicotine replacement therapy (patches, gum and lozenges)
- Stop smoking medications: Varenicline (Champix), Cytisinicline, Bupropion (Zyban) (subject to assessment)
- One-to-one support from a stop smoking advisor
- Free stop smoking app
Quitting smoking can mean more money, better health, more energy and greater freedom from cigarettes.
Don't wait until October. Get your quit plan in place today.
Call 01274 437700 to get started.
Manage Your Money to Manage Your Mental Health
 Poor mental health and money worries can become a vicious cycle. When you’re struggling with your mental health, you may find it more difficult to earn and manage money. And equally, worrying about money can have a negative impact on your mental health.
Addiction and debt can easily become a vicious circle. You need money to feed an addiction. This can make debt problems worse. And being in debt can feel overwhelming and make it more tempting to turn to alcohol, drugs or gambling as a form of escape.
If you’re struggling with mental health because of money worries, debt, gambling and addition, it’s important to get help with these problems. It may be hard to tackle one without taking steps to deal with the other.
Active Bradford District
Bradford Encouraging Exercise in People (BEEP)
 Bradford Encouraging Exercise in People (BEEP) is a physical activity referral service that encourages people who are inactive, to become more active, with a 52-week support programme.
BEEP is also a great way for people living with long term health conditions to increase their physical activity levels and improve their health.
To join the BEEP programme you need to:
- Live in Bradford district
- Be 16 years or older
- Be currently inactive
- Have a long term medical or mental health condition and/or a BMI above 25
How can I get a referral?
Ask at your local GP practice for a referral to the BEEP service. Your GP, nurse or any other health care professional can complete a referral form for you.
Paul joined BEEP and now he feels like a different person! Read his story here
Walking Events
 A series of free organised walks that you can take part in to launch the Bradford Pennine Gateway Trail, which connects the 8 National Nature Reserve sites in Bradford.
Saturday 19 Sept: Booking is required – Please click on links below:
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Children & Young People
Catch Your Breath
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Phase 2 Launch of the Youth Vaping Prevention campaign. |
The Catch Your Breath youth vaping prevention campaign was launched in partnership with Bradford City FC Community Foundation, Oasis Academy Lister Park and Talk Your Walk. Young People helped to design the campaign messaging and featured in the new film.
This phase focuses on the impact that vaping and nicotine addiction can have on young people's everyday school lives, including:
- Changes in mood
- Irritability
- Difficulty concentrating
- How dependency can start to affect their day-to-day mental wellbeing
Since its launch, the campaign has received positive feedback from young people, schools and partners, alongside local and national media coverage.
Watch the Video
Get Ready to Start School with CBeebies and CBeebies Parenting
 Parents and carers can find plenty of free advice and resources on the CBeebies Parenting website to help children as they start nursery or school.
From fun learning activities and songs to expert advice and stories, the resources are designed to build confidence, encourage independence, and support children's communication skills and emotional wellbeing.
Families can also enjoy a selection of songs, stories, games and advice from CBeebies on the BBC iPlayer and BBC Sounds.
Dodge's Pup School - Series 1: 1. First Day - Signed - BBC iPlayer
Waffle the Wonder Dog - Waffle's After School Club: 1. Waffle's Hoopla - BBC iPlayer
Learn to count in the Numberblocks: Make and Play free game - CBeebies
Hey Duggee Songs - The Getting Ready Song - BBC Sounds
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Community Voice
Get to Know Living Well Event!
 Come and meet one of our team and find out about our fantastic free services which include: help to stop smoking, getting more active with our BEEP exercise referral team and more! Community groups, schools and workplaces can also find out about support they can access.
Mon 28 Sept: 6 – 8pm (Drop-in)
Canalside Health Care Centre, 2 Kingsway, Bingley, BD16 4RP (Upstairs)
Stallholders from other health and wellbeing providers will also be there. The event is being organised by the Bingley Medical Practice, Patient Participation Group
For more information call: Janet Daykin at Bingley Medical Practice on 01274 568383
To find out more about Living Well Services, click the button below to visit our website.
WOW Community Partnerships FREE Health Check events
 Check your blood pressure, height, weight, cholesterol and diabetes risk, get free information about healthy eating and physical activity and meet your local Social Prescribers who can help you to access all the services available in your community.
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Tue 22 Sept: 11am – 2pm
Royds Community Association, Buttershaw Enterprise Park, BD6 3EW
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Mon 19 Oct: 9.30am – 12.30pm
The West End Community Centre, Christopher Street, Little Horton, BD5 9DH
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Wed 25 Nov: 9am – 1pm
Anand Milan Centre, St Wilfrid’s Road, Lidget Green, BD7 2LU
People First Keighley & Craven send a video message to the Prime Minister!
 People First Keighley & Craven have sent their video plea to Prime Minister Andy Burnham to help get more disabled and neurodiverse people into meaningful employment.
People First believe that an important voice is missing from the national conversation about finding more meaningful work opportunities for people with disabilities and neurodiversity - their voice! People first has a functioning office with 46 people with disabilities working within it and their members want to be part of the change.
Click the button below to watch the film.
SENDiVERSE 2026: 26-30 October - a week of creativity, fun and inclusion!
 SENDiVERSE is a joyful celebration created for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), their families and carers.
Throughout the week, venues across the district will host a fantastic variety of welcoming and accessible events where your child can enjoy enjoy music, dance, arts and crafts, storytelling, sensory play, sports, outdoor adventures or trying something completely new. There will be opportunities for everyone to get involved!
Families can explore different activities, meet new people and enjoy positive experiences together in spaces where children and young people are encouraged to be themselves.
Activities will be free or low-cost, although advance booking may be required for some events.
Get ready for an exciting October half-term as SENDiVERSE returns across Bradford and Keighley from 26 - 30 October 2026 - start exploring the SENDiVERSE programme to find and book events near you from 18 September 2026.
For more information email The Leap - info@the-leap.org.uk or click the button below.
Services at the Karmand Centre
 The Karmand Centre on Barkerend Road offers a range of services, delivered by qualified, experienced multi-lingual staff in the BD3 area.
Services include welfare, benefits and debt advice, housing and immigration advice, older people day care and nursery provision, English as a Second Language classes,Youth Club and much, much more.
Explore Bradford’s FREE events
Flower Carpet
Thur 24 Sept: 2 - 8.30pm Fri 25 – Sun 27 Sept: 10am-8.30pm
Join us for the launch of the first ever UK edition of the Flower Carpet art installation at Bradford Centenary Square.
Nature Big Day Out
Sat 19 Sept: 11am – 3pm
Discover the secrets of Bradford District’s wild and wonderful National Nature Reserve with free, family activities at Bingley North Bog, Shipley Glen and St Ives.
New App for Unpaid Carers: Share2Care
 A new free app is available to support unpaid carers in West Yorkshire.
It’s a simple easy to install app that keeps everything in one place, appointments, documents and care plans that can be shared with the people who matter most.
Search for share2care-wyicb on app stores (Google and Android)
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