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BBC News
25-05-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Scheme helping Bradford children get more physically active
A programme launched in Bradford to help get children from deprived backgrounds more physically active has made a positive difference, research has shown.A study into children's activity levels was conducted by researchers at Born in Bradford, alongside Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the University of found that JU:MP, a Sport England-funded scheme introduced five years ago, improved children's total physical activity by more than 70 minutes a week. It also found that moderate-to-vigorous physical activity had improved by nearly six minutes on weekdays and inactivity had reduced by more than 21 minutes a day on weekends. The JU:MP programme has been working with Bradford schools to increase movement throughout the school at The Academy at St James, a primary school in Allerton, have taken part in the project for children aged between five and Wainman, PE and outdoor learning lead, said: "It's a great opportunity to get the children away from their classroom setting, come outside and have fun in an outdoor environment."Children go outside in small groups throughout the week as part of the scheme, with the whole class having an outdoor lesson once a week."We'll do fire pits, den building, creative art," Mr Wainman said."Some of the children struggle in class and then they come out here and they really excel."They might not be able to draw in a classroom or in an art lesson but they come out here and they create the best piece of art they have ever done." Lisa Dodd-Mayne, executive director of place at Sport England, said: "We know up and down the country, where you live has an impact on whether you have the opportunity to be active or not."It's just not fair."Dr. Sally Barber, director of physical activity at Born in Bradford and co-research director of JU:MP, said: "What JU:MP has achieved is testament to the individuals and communities who have come together to design ways to build physical activity into all parts of children's lives." Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
Yahoo
15-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Porter's national award for 'outstanding service'
A hospital porter has won a national award for her work supporting patients at a hospital's emergency department. Laura Ward, a porter at Bradford Royal Infirmary, was awarded the "outstanding contribution to patient experience" prize at the MyPorter Awards at a recent ceremony in London. Ms Ward, who joined the team in 2023, was described as a "great ambassador to portering services, Bradford Teaching Hospitals and the wider NHS". Her colleague, Steve Armatage, was a finalist in the "newcomer of the year" category for his work supporting patients with learning disabilities. Reacting to the award, Ms Ward said: "To be nominated was a shock in itself, but to come first out of all the nominations and the amazing people shortlisted was a feeling unmatched." Mr Armatage was praised for his use of Makaton to help calm a patient with a learning disability who was "alone and distressed". Organised by GV Healthcare and NHS England, the awards recognise the work of portering services in hospitals and the healthcare industry. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North. Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
BBC News
15-03-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Bradford NHS porter given national award for 'outstanding service'
A hospital porter has won a national award for her work supporting patients at a hospital's emergency Ward, a porter at Bradford Royal Infirmary, was awarded the "outstanding contribution to patient experience" prize at the MyPorter Awards at a recent ceremony in Ward, who joined the team in 2023, was described as a "great ambassador to portering services, Bradford Teaching Hospitals and the wider NHS".Her colleague, Steve Armatage, was a finalist in the "newcomer of the year" category for his work supporting patients with learning disabilities. Reacting to the award, Ms Ward said: "To be nominated was a shock in itself, but to come first out of all the nominations and the amazing people shortlisted was a feeling unmatched."Mr Armatage was praised for his use of Makaton to help calm a patient with a learning disability who was "alone and distressed".Organised by GV Healthcare and NHS England, the awards recognise the work of portering services in hospitals and the healthcare industry. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Bradford Royal Infirmary to host Ash Wednesday 'Ashing' service
Bradford Teaching Hospitals has invited people to mark Ash Wednesday with an 'Ashing' service. Hospital staff, patients, and visitors are welcome to take part in the service, to be held at Bradford Royal Infirmary (BRI). The service, arranged by the Trust's Spiritual, Pastoral, and Religious Care (SPaRC) team, will take place at 12.15pm today (Wednesday, March 5) in the BRI Chapel, next to the main Duckworth Lane entrance. This is a traditional service of making the sign of the cross on a person's forehead with 'ashes' as a symbol of repentance and commitment to live a godly life. Ash Wednesday is the start of the Christian season of Lent; a six-week period when Christians are called to pray, fast, and give to those in need. Lent ends with the celebration of Easter, this year on Sunday, April 20. Church of England SPaRC practitioner, Rev Steve Lees, said: "As part of the Trust's Lent and Easter activities we are once again holding an Ashing service to mark Ash Wednesday. "Many people chose to join in this occasion last year, so we look forward to welcoming colleagues, patients, and visitors again this year." More information about the Trust's SPaRC team is available at
