Mets Café Support Group

Do you have incurable cancer of any type?
Would you like to meet others in a safe space to create a supportive, local community?

The Group meets on the first Monday of the month, commencing at 1pm until 3pm at Cancer Support Yorkshire, Daisy House Farm, 44 Smith Lane, Bradford BD9 6DA

If you would like to attend, please just come along.

Telephone: 01274 272519

Mobile: 07415301709

Email: amanda.procter@bthft.nhs.uk

Carers' Resource

Carers’ Resource provides support for carers, no matter what their age, race, religion or needs. Follow the links to discover what support we can offer you as a carer, or as someone who might work with carers.

We deliver services in Bradford, Craven, Harrogate and Selby Districts.

Telephone Bradford: 01274 449660

Website: www.carersresource.org

Carers’ Support Services

Carers’ Resource gives emotional and practical support to carers across the Bradford district. A carer is anyone who, without payment, provides help and support to a friend, neighbour or relative who could not manage otherwise because of frailty, illness or disability.

We are trained to help via one-to-one discussions, form-filling, information about who else can help, employment and training advice, planning for emergencies, and advice on maintaining wellbeing so carers can carry on caring. We also run groups and events for carers to socialise and support one another in a relaxed setting.

To book an appointment please contact the practice.

Carers Leeds

Carers Leeds is an independent charity that gives support, advice and information to unpaid carers aged 16 and over.

Facebook: CarersLeeds

Twitter: @CarersLeeds

Carers Advice Line: 0113 380 4300

Website: www.carersleeds.org.uk

Email: advice@carersleeds.org.uk

Carers UK

They’re here to make sure that no matter how complicated your query or your experience, you don’t have to care alone.

Telephone: 020 7378 4999

Website: www.carersuk.org

Local Offer

The Local Offer is a new way of giving children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their parents or carers information about what activities and support is available in the area where you live.

Website: localoffer.bradford.gov.uk/

Email: fis@bradford.gov.uk

Kooth

Supporting young people with emotional wellbeing and / or emerging mental health problems

A new online counselling and support service for young people aged 11 to 18 years is now available in Bradford district and Craven. The online service, called Kooth, provides safe, anonymous online support for young people with emotional wellbeing needs or emerging mental health issues.

The service aims to provide an early response to, and identification of emotional wellbeing and mental health problems, leading to improved well-being, prevention of symptom escalation and provision of the right care at the right time. It is intended for children and young people with emotional wellbeing and/or emerging mental health problems, many of whom will require a low level/targeted/short-term intervention. It also aims to engage with children and young people who may be hard to reach and who may not engage with services through traditional routes.

Children's Services - Bradford

Our children’s services provide a streamlined service for children from 0-19 years.

Website: www.bdct.nhs.uk

Childhood illness visual guide

Use this visual guide to help you identify common conditions and illnesses that may affect your child. Includes conditions such as measles, slapped cheek syndrome, chicken pox and warts.

Website: www.nhs.uk

Vaccination planner

Download a personalised vaccination calendar, which highlights the dates your child needs to have their vaccinations by.

Download from: www.nhs.uk

DIVA Bradford

DIVA Bradford brings together information on voluntary and community sector groups from across Bradford District in a single searchable directory.

Find a Community Group: www.divabradford.org.uk/directory

Meetups in Bradford

Meetup brings people together to create thriving communities.

Website: www.meetup.com

myCOPD App

As you will be aware the NHS is under extreme pressure as it tries to tackle the current COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, patients are being asked to stay at home and many non-urgent appointments and services are not running as normal.

It is,however, important that you continue to monitor and manage your COPD. I am writing to offer you access to the myCOPDapp as featured on the NHS app library.

myCOPD can help you to

• Learn how to better manage your COPD
• Monitor your COPD symptoms
• Perfect your inhaler technique
• View pollution and weather forecasting
• Complete an online exercise program
• And much more!

It is easy to use and can be accessed on almost any device that connects to the internet, including smart-phones, laptops, tablets, and even smart TVs.

We strongly encourage you to take full advantage of this opportunity. If you would like to start using myCOPD, please complete this form.

MIND in Bradford

We provide information and support to anyone experiencing mental or emotional health problems, primarily throughout Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven.

Telephone: 01274 730 815 

Website: www.mindinbradford.org.uk

Email: admin@mindinbradford.org.uk

Kooth

Supporting young people with emotional wellbeing and / or emerging mental health problems

A new online counselling and support service for young people aged 11 to 18 years is now available in Bradford district and Craven. The online service, called Kooth, provides safe, anonymous online support for young people with emotional wellbeing needs or emerging mental health issues.

The service aims to provide an early response to, and identification of emotional wellbeing and mental health problems, leading to improved well-being, prevention of symptom escalation and provision of the right care at the right time. It is intended for children and young people with emotional wellbeing and/or emerging mental health problems, many of whom will require a low level/targeted/short-term intervention. It also aims to engage with children and young people who may be hard to reach and who may not engage with services through traditional routes.

GR8 Minds

Support tools for young people’s wellbeing and mental health.

Website: http://wacalliance.co.uk/gr8-minds/

Bradford Counselling Services

Bradford Counselling Services is a professional voluntary sector organisation. We offer confidential counselling for people aged 13 and over. We provide a friendly and safe environment.

Telephone: 01274 733 080

Website: www.bradfordcounsellingservices.org.uk

Step 2

Step 2 offers a range of services to young people in schools, community sessions and through outreach, offering services to young people individually, in groups or in whole class settings.

Telephone: 01274 683118

Text: 07985 127097

Website: www.step2.org.uk

Email: pauline@step2.org.uk

First Response

First Response service offers support 24 hours a day, seven days a week to people of all ages living in Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale or Craven experiencing a mental health crisis.

Telephone: 01274 221181

Website: www.bdct.nhs.uk/services/first-response

Young People’s Counselling Service

Step 2 offer a person centered counselling service aimed at young people aged 16 to 25 years who experience a broad range of emotional health issues. Our counsellors have experience of working with a range of issues, including abuse, bereavement, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, gender issues, a range of relationship problems, bullying, isolation, loneliness and anxiety. The project will offer person centred therapeutic sessions which will be 50 minutes in length. We will initially offer young people six sessions, after which progress can be reviewed and can be extended if necessary, in order to meet individual need.

To book an appointment please contact the practice.

Women’s Specific Services

Together Women Project (TWP) provide a comprehensive needs assessment, referral and support for women accessing the service who present with issues relating to; Domestic Violence, Mental Health, Poverty / Debt and Benefit advice
Parenting, Health and Wellbeing (Including healthy eating / physical health), Substance Misuse, Education and Employment issues

A TWP member of staff can assess individuals and support women into further services which include; Counselling, 1-1 Key Worker support which incorporates all of the above, Abstinence course and support, Domestic violence risk management including the Freedom Programme, Healthy Eating, Access to physical activity through our project funding by the Yorkshire Sport Foundation, Food and Clothes Banks

To book an appointment please contact the practice.

MyWellbeing College

MyWellbeing College is a free NHS service to help people manage everyday problems such as feeling low, having problems sleeping, feeling anxious and experiencing stress.

Website: bmywellbeingcollege.nhs.uk

Young People’s Mental Health Clinics

Mind in Bradford provides one-to- one and group work for young people aged 14 to 25 years, (people under the age of 16 will need a parent or guardian accompanying them to appointments), experiencing difficulties with their mental & emotional wellbeing. The purpose of the service is to provide early intervention around recognising and valuing positive mental wellbeing. The sessions work by equipping and teaching strategies to self-manage early signs of mental health problems by raising awareness.

To book an appointment please contact the practice.

Samaritans

Samaritans offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal. Call Samaritans free, 24 hours a day 365 days a year.

Telephone: 116 123

Website: www.samaritans.org

Email: jo@samaritans.org

Mental Health and Wellbeing Support

Mind in Bradford provide one-to-one support to people who present at the GP surgery due to a decline in their mental health and wellbeing. The service offers up to three sessions of support with the aim of gaining a full understanding of the issues and challenges the patient is faced with on a daily basis, which in turn could be a contributing factor to a decline in their mental wellbeing. Following this an action plan will be created with the patient and they will be encouraged to take ownership and self-manage their mental health. The Mental Health Support Worker will signpost appropriately to aid the patients journey to recovery.

To book an appointment please contact the practice.

Suicide Prevention

View the Suicide Prevention Leaflet

Rethink

Rethink provide expert, accredited advice and information to everyone affected by mental health problems.

Telephone: 0300 5000 927

Website: www.rethink.org

Email: info@rethink.org

Type 2 Diabetes Education

There are a number of Diabetes education courses that we are able to refer our patients to.

Find out more

NHS Diabetes Advice helpline

NHS England and NHS Improvement have launched a new helpline in response to disruption to normal diabetes services due to the COVID-19 pandemic and response.

The service is for adults living with diabetes who use insulin to manage their condition and require immediate clinical advice.

Whether you or a member of your household have caught the virus, or routine care has been disrupted, the helpline is available for immediate clinical advice to help you understand how to effectively manage their diabetes.

You can access NHS Diabetes Advice via Diabetes UK’s support line on 0345 123 2399 Monday-Friday from 09:00am-18:00pm.

Type 2 Diabetes Risk Assessment

If you have been advised by the surgery to submit a Type 2 Diabetes risk assessment please use this form.

Find out more

Diabetes Leaflet 

New Directions

New Directions is a free and confidential drug and alcohol recovery service for adults (including offenders), families and concerned others in Bradford.

Telephone: 01274 296023

Website: www.changegrowlive.org

Email: Bradford.Info@cgl.org.uk

Project 6

Project 6 is an award winning voluntary sector drug and alcohol charity based in Keighley, West Yorkshire and Sheffield. Our core purpose is to reduce the harms caused by substance use and multiple complex needs to individuals, families and communities.

Telephone: 01535 610180

Website: project6.org.uk

Women’s Specific Services

Together Women Project (TWP) provide a comprehensive needs assessment, referral and support for women accessing the service who present with issues relating to; Domestic Violence, Mental Health, Poverty / Debt and Benefit advice
Parenting, Health and Wellbeing (Including healthy eating / physical health), Substance Misuse, Education and Employment issues

A TWP member of staff can assess individuals and support women into further services which include; Counselling, 1-1 Key Worker support which incorporates all of the above, Abstinence course and support, Domestic violence risk management including the Freedom Programme, Healthy Eating, Access to physical activity through our project funding by the Yorkshire Sport Foundation, Food and Clothes Banks

To book an appointment please contact the practice.

Drinkline

If you’re worried about your own or someone else’s drinking, you can call this free helpline, in complete confidence.

Telephone: 0300 123 1110

Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.

Telephone: 0800 917 7650

Website: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk

Email: help@aamail.org

Talk to Frank

If you have a problem with drugs Talk to Frank for friendly, confidential drugs advice.

Telephone: 0300 123 6600

Text: 82111

Website: www.talktofrank.com

Email: frank@talktofrank.com

Age UK Bradford & District

Age UK Bradford & District supports and enables people in the following areas:

– Information and Advice
– Wellbeing and Engagement
– Integrated Care

Facebook: AgeUKBradfordDistrict

Twitter: @ageukbradford

Telephone: 01274 391190

Website: www.ageuk.org.uk

Silver Line

Free phone support for older people, 24 hours a day.

Telephone: 0800 4708 090

Website: www.thesilverline.org.uk

Dementia

Dementia UK offers specialist one-to-one support and expert advice for people living with dementia.

Telephone: 0800 888 6678

Website: www.dementiauk.org

Welfare and Benefits Advice Service

Our advice service offers telephone and face to face appointments with a worker giving independent, confidential, impartial advice. Advisors will discuss issues, set priorities and give quality assured generalist non-caseworker advice. Telephone appointments are also offered on a triage system to signpost patients on to a face to face appointment or further signposting. We cover patient issues requiring basic advice only and/or signposting to other VCS provision.

Advice could include benefits checks, letter reading, correspondence to third parties and form filling.

To book an appointment please contact the practice.

Women’s Specific Services

Together Women Project (TWP) provide a comprehensive needs assessment, referral and support for women accessing the service who present with issues relating to; Domestic Violence, Mental Health, Poverty / Debt and Benefit advice
Parenting, Health and Wellbeing (Including healthy eating / physical health), Substance Misuse, Education and Employment issues

A TWP member of staff can assess individuals and support women into further services which include; Counselling, 1-1 Key Worker support which incorporates all of the above, Abstinence course and support, Domestic violence risk management including the Freedom Programme, Healthy Eating, Access to physical activity through our project funding by the Yorkshire Sport Foundation, Food and Clothes Banks

To book an appointment please contact the practice.

Bradford Survive and Thrive

Staying put, DVS, women centre and family action are joining together to help families who have experienced domestic abuse and sexual violence. Together we can give you the right support at the right time, to make you safe sooner, and help your family to recover and heal.

In an emergency dial 999

Telephone: 0808 2800 999

Bradford Council Safeguarding Adults

If you think an adult is at risk of abuse or you are worried that someone might be abused raise your concern at: online.bradford.gov.uk

In an emergency dial 999

Telephone: 01274 431077

Email: safeguarding.adults@bradford.gov.uk

Bradford Talking Media

BTM is an organisation that is passionate about making information accessible to as many people as possible.

Telephone: 01274 848150

Website: www.btm.org.uk

Easy Read Leaflet - STOMP

Stopping the over medication of people with a learning disability, autism or both.

• Read the Easy Read Leaflet – STOMP

Easy Read Leaflet - COVID

Protect yourself and others from coronavirus.

• Easy Read Leaflet – COVID

Easy Read Leaflet - Constipation

Understanding constipation is a leaflet made by those who need accessible information working with BTM.

• Read the Easy Read Leaflet – Constipation

Easy Read Leaflet - Sugar

Keeping an eye on sugar.

• Easy Read Leaflet – Sugar

Easy Read Leaflet - Bowel Cancer Screening

How to use the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Kit.

• Easy Read Leaflet – Bowel Cancer Screening

Easy Read Leaflet - Cervical Screening

Going for a Cervical Screening Test.

• Easy Read Leaflet – Cervical Screening

Easy Read Leaflet - Diabetes

Understanding Diabetes.

• Easy Read Leaflet – Diabetes

Easy Read Leaflet - Heart Health

Keep an eye on your heart; blood pressure, cholesterol level and body mass index.

• Easy Read Leaflet – Heart Health

Easy Read Leaflet - Contraception

A guide to using contraception.

• Easy Read Leaflet – Contraception

Easy Read Leaflet - STIs

Understanding sexually transmitted infections.

• Easy Read Leaflet – STIs

Easy Read Leaflet - Flu

A guide to Flu.

• Easy Read Leaflet – Flu

Easy Read Leaflet - Breast Screening

Going for breast screening.

• Easy Read Leaflet – Breast Screening

Easy Read Leaflet - COVID & Mental Health

Protect yourself and others from coronavirus; looking after your mental health.

• Easy Read Leaflet – COVID & Mental Health

Easy Read Leaflet - Use Of Olive Oil Spray

Care Plan For Use Of Olive Oil Spray.

• Easy Read Leaflet – Use Of Olive Oil Spray

Easy Read Leaflet - Why we wear PPE

• Easy Read Leaflet – Why we wear PPE

Easy Read Leaflet - Swabbing

Having swabs taken; information for patients.

• Easy Read Leaflet – Swabbing

Baby Buddy App

Baby Buddy is an award winning mobile phone app for new parents and parents-to-be, created by mums, doctors and midwives.

Download from: play.google.com

Download from: itunes.apple.com

Shipley Sexual Health Clinic

Drop-in clinic on Thursday afternoons from 4pm until 5.30pm (Except 3rd Thursday every month).

Bookable appointments for coils and implants available.

Wyke TEEN Choice (WTC)

Contraception clinic for patients aged 16 or under: Drop in clinic every Monday 3.30 – 4.30pm (no appointment necessary*).

Services available include:

• Advice
• Free Condoms
• Contraception
• Implant Fit/Removal
• Pregnancy Testing
• Emergency Contraception

SH:24

SH:24 provides free and confidential sexual and reproductive health services 24 hours a day.

Telephone: 07860 041 233

Website: sh24.org.uk

Email: sh24.info@nhs.net

Order a Free test kit: sh24.org.uk/orders/new

Yorkshire MESMAC

We have offices in Leeds, York, North Yorkshire, Bradford, Wakefield, Rotherham and Hull.

All of our offices provide:

– Free, rapid and confidential HIV testing
– Condoms and lubricant
– Consultancy
– Counselling
– Information and resources
– Meeting rooms and training space
– Outreach to the commercial gay scene, cruising areas and public toilets
– Support for individuals and community groups
– Training

Telephone: 01274 395815

Website: www.mesmac.co.uk

Email: bradford@mesmac.co.uk

Location:
28 Chapel Street
Little Germany
Bradford
BD1 5DN

Brook

Brook provides free and confidential sexual health and wellbeing services for nearly 250,000 young people UK-wide, each year.

Website: www.brook.org.uk

Locala Sexual Health

We offer friendly, free and confidential sexual health services at locations across Bradford.

Facebook: Locala-Sexual-Health

Twitter: @Locala_SafeSex

Telephone: 030 3330 9500

Website: www.locala.org.uk

Family Planning Association

A sexual health charity, the Family Planning Association gives straightforward information and support on sexual health, sex and relationships to everyone in the UK.

Telephone: 020 7608 5240

Website: www.fpa.org.uk

Sexual Health Helpline

The National Sexual Health Helpline provided by Public Health England is open Monday to Friday, 9am-8pm.

Telephone: 0300 123 7123

Facebook: www.facebook.com/PublicHealthEngland

Bradford District Stop Smoking Service

Bradford District Stop Smoking Service offer a personal service that helps you to quit using the method that’s right for you and are an e-cigarette friendly service.

Telephone: 01274 437700

Website: www.bradford.gov.uk

Email: stopsmokingservice@bradford.gov.uk

NHS Smokefree

NHS Smokefree have got loads of support to help you quit, so choose what’s right for you.

Facebook: NHSSmokefree

Twitter: @nhssmokefree

Website: www.nhs.uk

The Smokefree app can help you stop smoking by providing daily support and motivation. If you stay smokefree for the 4-week programme you’re up to five times more likely to stay quit for good.

Download from: play.google.com

Download from: itunes.apple.com

Quit with help

Everyone has a different reason for quitting, get a personalised Quit Smoking Plan.

Website: www.quitwithhelp.co.uk

Am I a Healthy Weight?

Calculation your BMI using this NHS Choices Tool

Website: www.nhs.uk

One You Couch to 5K - Mobile App

The Couch to 5K app has been designed to get you off the couch and running in just 9 weeks. Grab your trainers, download the app and follow the step-by-step instructions.

Download from: play.google.com

Download from: itunes.apple.com

Health Improvement Bradford

Health Improvement Bradford offer a range of services to support you or your child achieve a healthier weight.

Telephone: 01274 435387

Website: www.bradford.gov.uk

Email: HealthImprovement@bradford.gov.uk

One You Easy Meals - Mobile App

The free Easy Meals app is a great way to eat foods that are healthier for you. You’ll find delicious, easy meal ideas to help get you going if you’re ever short of inspiration.

Download from: play.google.com

Download from: itunes.apple.com

Weight Watchers Bradford

Meetings, Online or a little bit of both. We’ve got options and support, whatever your lifestyle.

Website: www.weightwatcherslocal.co.uk

Slimming World

You’ll find delicious recipe and menu ideas at your local group, along with all the help you need to get started and reach your target weight.

Website: www.slimmingworld.co.uk