TikTok star given insight into life as midwifery student
A social media content creator with more than three million TikTok followers was given an insight into her possible future career as a midwife during a visit to the University of Bradford. Katylee Bailey, from Bradford, visited the University’s midwifery facilities, speaking to students about a career in this field. Despite being a full-time lifestyle…
A step forward towards period dignity
For too long, managing periods in public spaces has been met with unnecessary barriers. No one should have to experience the discomfort or embarrassment of being caught off guard and left without access to essential period products. Yet, many workplaces, schools, and public venues still fail to provide them, forcing individuals to leave the toilet…
University part of anti-drug overdose kits video campaign
Scenes for a hard-hitting campaign video to promote how the public can use life-saving medication on people who have a drug overdose were filmed at the University of Bradford. The campaign, launched on Monday 31 March, shows the impact drug overdoses can have on families and how the public can use naloxone, a medicine that…
Luto expands to Basel with new office and launch event
Luto, a leader in patient-centered healthcare communication, is thrilled to celebrate 20 years of success with the opening of a new office in Basel, Switzerland. This expansion marks a key milestone in Luto’s mission to improve patient information on a global scale. Founded at the University of Leeds and still based in Bradford, West Yorkshire,…
Bradford start-up off to Houses of Parliament to launch UUK campaign
University of Bradford start-up i-Diagnose, which aims to save the NHS thousands of pounds by using artificial intelligence to slash training costs, has been invited to the House of Lords as part of the Universities UK ‘Unis start up the UK’ campaign. Sania Bibi and Aaron Walshaw, who started their business through the University’s BREE…
Core Telecom Supports The Endometriosis Foundation’s Women’s Run Series
At Core Telecom, we are committed to supporting initiatives that make a tangible difference in society. When we learned about The Endometriosis Foundation’s Women’s Run Series, we knew it was a cause we had to stand behind. Endometriosis is a chronic disease that affects millions of women worldwide, yet it remains incurable. Spreading awareness about…
New Boots Opticians store with innovative eye scan technology opens in Trinity Leeds
A new stand-alone Boots Opticians store has opened in Trinity Leeds offering optomap® as part of its Ultimate Eye Test, which could help to detect signs of serious health conditions including diabetes and hypertension. The store, which is located on the ground floor of Trinity Leeds, provides an inspiring and inviting shopping experience for customers…
Introducing Monika, the owner of Master Divine Health
“Since I was a child I have always had a passion for helping people, I would help the kids in the street and elderly people where I lived and then when I grew up and married I studied and practised Reiki on people with the hope and prayer that the Universe would work its unimaginable…
Underinsurance is an unhealthy risk for many health and care operators
Many firms operating in the health and care sector don’t realise the serious implications of being underinsured, warns insurance broker, James Bright, from the health and care division of Bradford based, independent insurance broking and risk management specialist, TL Dallas. James said: “Underinsurance in the health and care sector can lead to severe financial, legal,…
Bradford vying for two national student nursing awards
The University of Bradford has been shortlisted in two categories at the Student Nursing Times Awards 2025. Bradford is nominated in the Partnership of the Year category, for its work with New Vision Bradford/Waythrough on overdose awareness and response training and for the Student Placement of The Year: Community award. Natalie Finch, Assistant Professor Mental…
AI-powered eye surgery could mean the end for glasses post cataract surgery
CustomLensAi invited to join prestigious Microsoft for Startups Hub A revolutionary approach that uses AI to help improve cataract surgery outcomes could mean the majority of post-op patients no longer need glasses. A Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) between visual computing experts at the University’s of Bradford’s School of Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Electronics (CSAIE)…
Bradford District and Craven Mind’s Workplace Wellbeing Movement
Yorkshire Building Society and TL Dallas are among the first businesses to join the Workplace Wellbeing Movement, a programme for businesses led by Bradford District and Craven Mind. Bradford District and Craven Mind (BDC Mind) are a local mental health charity that support people of all ages with their mental health and wellbeing. They also…
Burns unit visit part of 56for56 appeal
Firefighters from West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) visited the University of Bradford-based Burns Unit after crews launched a £56,000 fundraising appeal to mark the 40th anniversary of the Bradford City fire. Proceeds raised for the 56for56 appeal, organised by the firefighters based at Bradford Fire Station, will go towards the Plastic Surgery and…
First Bus and Money First Aid strengthen partnership to support employee financial wellbeing
First Bus expands innovative financial wellbeing training to 300 employees following successful pilot programme with Money First Aid First Bus, one of the UK’s largest bus operators, has announced the introduction of Money First Aid training for 300 key members of staff, including all mental health first aiders, wellbeing champions, and managers. This decision follows…
Luxury jewellery specialist Berry’s Jewellers have made Children’s Heart Surgery Fund (CHSF) their charity of the year for 2025
The family-owned company has stores in Leeds, York, Windsor, Nottingham and Newcastle, and staff are set to take on fundraising initiatives throughout the year for CHSF. CHSF works to empower patients of all ages in their journey with congenital heart disease (CHD) – as babies, children, teenagers and throughout adulthood, and provides a holistic family…
Fitness, fun and fresh air: North Yorkshire homebuilder’s guide to hometown health
To avoid the slump of Blue Monday (20th January), Barratt and David Wilson Homes is letting customers know the best ways to stay fit and healthy whilst settling into a new neighbourhood in North Yorkshire. According to the NHS, adults aged between 19-64 should partake in at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity activity, or…
£1.18 million glaucoma study will take a fresh look at retina scanning technology
A £1.18m University of Bradford project funded by the Medical Research Council could help improve diagnosis of glaucoma while reducing misdiagnosis rates. Glaucoma is the world’s leading cause of irreversible blindness, affecting 3% of those aged over 40 in the UK. It is also becoming more common as the population ages, with 112 million people…
Introducing The York Clinic
The York Clinic is a new private medical service set up to provide menopause support for individuals and organisations. Who are we? We are a new healthcare company, comprising two specialist doctors, and one specialist nurse, founded with the goal of improving the health and wellbeing of women experiencing menopause. All our clinicians hold postgraduate qualifications in…
Bradford Grammar School to launch first Junior Committee for Action for Sport
Bradford Grammar School (BGS) is set to become the first school to establish a Junior Committee for Action for Sport, a Bradford-based charity that provides underprivileged children with sports clothing and footwear to encourage physical activity and participation in sport. Spearheading this initiative is BGS’s Head of Year 7, Emma Tomlinson, who was recently appointed…
Divine Health and Wellbeing win the Health & Wellness Champion Award!
✨ What an Honour to Be Awarded the Health and Wellness Champion Award! ✨ This past weekend, I had the privilege of receiving the Health and Wellness Champion Award at the Shakti Awards 🏆. The Shakti Awards celebrate women’s empowerment and recognise the incredible contributions women make across industries. Receiving this meaningful and prestigious award…
Empowering Leeds & Bradford through health: Light Joints Physiotherapy’s vision for community and corporate wellbeing
In the bustling business heart of Leeds and Bradford, Light Joints Physiotherapy is working to redefine what it means to prioritize health in both individual and corporate spheres. We see a growing recognition among companies and individuals alike that physical wellness isn’t just a personal endeavour; it’s a communal investment that pays dividends in productivity,…
Blossom Home Care Leeds & Wakefield earns ‘Good’ rating from CQC inspection
Blossom Home Care, a prominent provider of home care services in Leeds and Wakefield, has achieved an impressive ‘Good’ rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following their recent inspection. This recognition underscores the organisation’s dedication to delivering high-quality care and support to its clients in the community. ### Commitment to Quality Care The CQC…
Success in the frame for dispensing-optician training after spec-tacular results
The Ophthalmic department at Bradford College is focussed on the future after relocating to the newly renovated Garden Mills building on Thornton Road. The cutting-edge five-storey building is now the home for flexible digital, science, and allied health programmes for higher-level students. Training includes ophthalmic courses for students aiming to register as qualified Dispensing Opticians…
Introducing The York Clinic
The York Clinic was launched to address the growing need for menopause support in the workplace. Menopause will impact all women, yet it remains largely unaddressed. Their services are designed to bridge this gap by offering bespoke training that empowers businesses to better understand and support their employees, whilst also ensuring compliance with the latest…
Vital new monitor part of ‘revolutionary MRI process’ for newborn babies
£45,000 has been donated to Children’s Heart Surgery Fund (CHSF) as part of the J9 Advisory £100,000 Charity Challenge to enable the purchase of life-saving MRI monitoring equipment. The monitor is part of a revolutionary MRI process at the Leeds Children’s Hospital, unique to Europe, which is transforming the care of newborn babies with heart…
The Medicines Management Team wins the Education Award at the Raising The Bar Awards 2024! 🏆 🎉
We are incredibly proud to announce that The Medicines Management Team (TMMT) has been awarded the Education Award at the Raising The Bar Awards 2024! This recognition is a testament to our dedication to providing high-quality training and development for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians transitioning into primary care, supporting the NHS Long Term Plan. A heartfelt thank you…
TMMT Celebrates Prestigious Award Win!
We are thrilled to share that The Medicines Management Team (TMMT) has been recognised for its outstanding contribution to healthcare at this year’s CDAwards. Our very own Mohammed Rashad, one of TMMT’s esteemed leaders, was awarded Manager of the Year, an honour that highlights his exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment to improving patient care. Judges said…
Stephenson presents Durosoft – Natural ingredients, uncompromised performance
Stephenson, an innovation leader and manufacturer of a wide range of soap bases and ingredients for the beauty and personal care market introduces Durosoft, its range of naturally derived polyglyceryl esters for the formulation of sustainable skincare, cosmetic, and hair care products. Durosoft was developed to aid in the demand for natural products and green…
Stephenson pays it forward with support for Getting Clean social enterprise
Stephenson, a global leader in personal care and cosmetic ingredients, has pledged its support for Yorkshire-based social enterprise CIC Getting Clean. This volunteering project was formed by recovering addicts to support those still struggling with addiction in local communities in Leeds, helping them stay clean and sober. Getting Clean’s ‘Soap with Hope’ programme assists recovering people…
Leeds-based mental health advocate and speaker Oly Newton is bringing change through storytelling and community impact
Oly Newton, a passionate mental health speaker and founder of Lights On Wellbeing, is making waves with his mission to give back through powerful storytelling and mental health support. After battling severe OCD, anxiety, and depression for over a decade, Oly’s recovery journey has transformed into an international movement, touching the lives of thousands. From…
Leeds Beckett University experts help to develop digital solution to support children who stammer
Speech and Language Therapy and Psychology researchers at Leeds Beckett University are joining forces with stammering experts, SuperPenguin, and three NHS organisations to develop an innovative app and web platform to support children who stammer. The three-year project has received £1.5m funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). The team will enhance…
Redcentric scale Scafell Pike to raise money for Children’s Heart Surgery Fund
Redcentric have been supporting Children’s Heart Surgery Fund since 2022 when they took on their first Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge. They have raised over £20,000 in the last few years, which is an incredible achievement and has helped the charity to support every baby and child born with a heart problem in Yorkshire. This year…
Running with the Bulls
Bradford Bulls Foundation, our official Charity Partner, are pleased to announce our exciting new partnership with FORDY RUNS RUNNING CLUB! The Bulls Foundation mission is to make a positive difference in Bradford, and they do this by delivering projects throughout the Bradford community and utilising the power of Rugby League and other sports to influence…
Harrogate Spring Water champions mindful drinking at Royal Ascot event with LK Bennett
Harrogate Spring Water, the Official Water Supplier of Ascot and Royal Ascot, recently hosted a stylish event at The Ivy, York, in collaboration with Official Womenswear Sponsor, LK Bennett. Influencers from across the North of England were invited to indulge in Harrogate Spring Water-based non-alcoholic cocktails whilst previewing the new Royal Ascot collection from LK…
A fine line: top tips for a suitable work-life balance at home
North Yorkshire housebuilder Barratt and David Wilson Homes has compiled a series of top tips to achieve a good work-life balance. In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Week (13th to 19th May), the leading homebuilders are stressing the importance of making sure work and home life are kept separate. This year’s theme is “Movement: Moving…
Carpentry students create bug hotel for RHS cancer-awareness garden
For the second consecutive year, students at Leeds College of Building are using their skills to help create a poignant RHS show garden. The Level 1 Diploma Carpentry & Joinery students have crafted two five-foot triangular wooden bug hotels. The structures will feature at the main entrance of a garden going on display at RHS Tatton Flower…
White Rose marks Mental Health Awareness Week
White Rose Shopping Centre is celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week’s 2024 theme of Movement with a wellbeing walk on Wednesday 15th May. The event has been arranged with the centre’s long-established group of mall walkers as well as a number of White Rose brands including JD, Footasylum, M&S, McDonald’s, Wetherspoon, Superdrug, Flying Tiger, Lush, and Office….
Leeds Beckett University using AI to support autism and ADHD diagnosis and services
Leeds Beckett University is leading a new project to develop ways of using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support the diagnosis of ADHD and autism in adults, and to help with prioritisation of services. In partnership with South-West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SWYPFT), computing experts at Leeds Beckett aim to digitise the Trust’s adult ADHD…
Leeds Beckett University research shows importance of community organisations in reducing health inequalities
New research, led by Leeds Beckett University, recommends that national health and arts strategies should include the important roles of community anchor organisations in tackling health inequalities in their areas. The research – a partnership between Leeds Beckett University, Locality and Social Life – found that community organisations are able to reach people that statutory…
Top tips for a stress-free house move for pets in North Yorkshire
As part of National Pet Month in April, Barratt and David Wilson Homes has teamed up with the UK’s leading animal charity, RSPCA, to provide pet owners with advice to make moving home as stress-free as possible for animals. Sam Wood, Sales Director at Barratt and David Wilson Homes, said: “We want our customers’ home…
Leeds Beckett research helping people with Type 2 Diabetes
New research by Leeds Beckett University has helped improve an NHS programme to support people living with Type 2 Diabetes and obesity or overweight to lose weight, reduce the need for medication and achieve remission. The programme is now being rolled out across the country. Experts in the Obesity Institute at Leeds Beckett University led…
Leeds Beckett research reveals how NHS health inequalities funding is used
A new report has been published – based on Leeds Beckett University research – showing how Integrated Care Systems (ICS) nationwide are making use of funding targeted to address health inequalities. The research was led by Professor Mark Gamsu and Professor Anne-Marie Bagnall at Leeds Beckett University, in collaboration with the NHS Confederation, Clarity and the Care…
St Gemma’s Hospice to stage innovative fundraising appeal
The precious time appeal will see donors get their support instantly doubled On Sunday 21 and Monday 22 April, St Gemma’s Hospice will stage a first for Leeds – an online fundraising appeal using the CharityExtra platform, where donors will have their support instantly doubled. To enable this, the charity has persuaded a group of…
Leeds Beckett to increase food safety using innovative new technology
Leeds Beckett University experts have partnered with a family-owned Bradford business to revolutionise the screening process for aflatoxin in pistachio nuts, using artificial intelligence. The academic team has established a Knowledge Transfer Partnership, partially funded by the Government through Innovate UK, to develop an innovative screening platform in collaboration with Father’s Farm Foods – a…
Run with the Bulls
The Bradford Bulls Foundation is excited to unveil the details of “Run with the Bulls,” set to take place on April 14th, 2024, at Odsal Stadium. This event marks a significant milestone as the Foundation celebrates its 20th anniversary. “Run with the Bulls” offers participants of all ages and fitness levels the opportunity to engage…
Major new mental health contract set to improve support for ethnically and culturally diverse communities
Local charities Mind in Bradford and Staying Put have won a joint bid to deliver a range of mental health treatment and services for ethnically and culturally diverse communities across Bradford district and Craven. The £4.5m contract was awarded by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board through the Bradford District and Craven Health and Care…
Bulls team up with Bradford Dementia Hub
To mark Dementia Action Week this week, non-profit mental health provider, Community Links, part of the Inspire North group, announces the launch of its new Bradford-based dementia information service. Bradford Dementia Hub will open in July to provide information and advice, supporting local people to manage their condition and live well with dementia. The service…
How your business can support St Gemma’s Hospice and help provide vital care and support to local people in Leeds
St Gemma’s Hospice provides specialist palliative care for people with life limiting illnesses. Care is based on a simple idea – that the person is more than the illness. Each of us – sick or well – has unique physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs. St Gemma’s responds to these needs in ways which place…