Communications

Local Bands Back Fundraising Festival

Monday, March 14th, 2011 10:53 am SamHirst

jewels 011_1We are calling on music lovers to rock and roll up for a feast of music in support of a great cause.

The one-off gig, being held at Keighley’s Victoria Hall on 1 April, features classic rock, punk, country and blues, and comedy from around the region.

The event, billed ‘That Band Thing!’, has been organised to raise funds for the Jewels, a troupe of cheerleaders with learning disabilities. Read More…

Equality Awards for Mental Health Trust

Wednesday, March 9th, 2011 11:15 am Linzi

Liz and Steve Hopker 003A local mental health trust has won two awards at a ceremony to celebrate Equality and Diversity across the region.

The Equity Partnership’s annual awards ceremony recognises the achievements of individuals, groups and organisations whose work has benefitted lesbian, gay, bisexual (LGB) communities in Bradford and district.

With over 1,000 votes cast, Bradford District Care Trust were nominated for three out of six categories and walked away with two top awards.
Voted the ‘Most Inspiring Individual’ for his work in promoting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) awareness locally, nationally and within his organisation was Dr Steve Hopker, Director of Medical and Service Governance at the Care Trust. Read More…

Jewels Cheer at Sponsorship Deal

Tuesday, March 8th, 2011 2:49 pm Linzi

IMG_1701_SMALLA group of cheerleaders with learning disabilities are shaking their pom-pons with delight after announcing Sovereign Health Care as their official team sponsor.

The Jewels, set up by Bradford District Care Trust, have secured a corporate sponsorship deal with the health care cash plan provider worth £30,000 to help them on their way to the Cheerleading World Championships in Florida this April.

Glenn Stocks, Project Manager at Bradford District Care Trust, said: “Sovereign Health Care’s very generous donation will go a long way to ensuring the Jewels follow their dreams to perform on the world stage.

“Not only will the donation go towards covering the costs of the athletes’ flights and accommodation, it will also help provide memories of a lifetime.” Read More…

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PEAT Results

New findings published by the National Patient Safety Agency reveal Bradford District Care Trust is committed to maintaining the privacy and dignity of people who use its services.

In a recent assessment, three of the in-patient units at the learning disability and mental health organisation received a score of excellent for privacy and dignity and one unit was rated as good. The Criteria focused on the quality of sleeping accommodation such as the segregation of men and women in sleeping areas.

The assessment, lead by the Patient Environment Action Team – a national body set up to improve patient care – inspects standards across a range of patient services.

This includes privacy and dignity, food, cleanliness, infection control, and patient environment (bathroom areas, décor, lighting, floors and patient access) to give the hospital an overall rating.

Following the assessment each in-patient unit inspected is provided with a score out of Read More…

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010 11:30 am
SamHirst
 

 

 

Trust is among top 100 health employers

BraHealthcare100dford District Care Trust has yet again been ranked as one of the best healthcare organisations to work for in the UK.

The Trust ranked  47th in the NHS category of the Healthcare 100 list, compiled by Ipsos MORI on behalf of the Health Service Journal and Nursing Times.  Also supported by NHS Employers and the Department of Health, the list is based on results of employee polls at participating NHS and independent healthcare organisations.

Sandra Knight, Director of Human Resources said: “We have a dedicated workforce and I am delighted with our score, as it reflects our commitment to being an excellent employer.  Our further education possibilities, good staff benefits and commitment to equality and diversity were cited as strengths and this is something we will continue to build upon.”

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Monday, July 12th, 2010 8:35 am
SamHirst