Bradford District and Craven Talking Therapies

17/11/2025

Marked annually on 17 November, World Prematurity Day is a global moment to raise awareness of the challenges and impact of preterm birth. The day shines a spotlight on the urgent need to improve care for babies born too soon while providing practical and emotional support for their families.

Bradford District and Craven Talking Therapies has a dedicated Perinatal Special Interest Group with Perinatal Champions throughout the service. If you feel you need extra support at this challenging time, please see our website for more details or to self refer.

14/11/2025

📣 We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our employment advice service, working in collaboration with clinicians providing psychological therapies.

As an Employment Advisor, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with common mental health problems to gain, return to, or retain employment.

📌 If you are passionate about empowering individuals with mental health conditions to achieve their employment goals and thrive in the workplace, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity. Join us in making a positive impact on people’s lives 🔗 www.thecellartrust.org/work-for-us/vacancies

14/11/2025

Not feeling yourself? You could benefit from Talking Therapies, if you’re feeling down, worried or out of sorts, we want to hear from you. Our experienced professionals will explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviours, and help you to make changes. Contact us on 01274 221234 or visit our website for more details on te various ways we can help you http://www.bdctalkingtherapies.nhs.uk. Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

13/11/2025

When struggling with Anxiety we can often have a lack of serotonin in our body. Serotonin is a stress hormone, the more we encourage our bodies to produce serotonin the better we will be able to cope with stress and anxiety.
Some simple ways to do this could be to exercise daily or stay active, stay hydrated, eat a brain-healthy diet (eat less simple carbohydrates and eat more protein) and get some sunlight.

It can be hard to find time for yourself when things feel stressful but giving yourself what you need at this time can help you succeed and overcome those difficulties.

If you need a bit of support in doing this, within our service we offer worry management, which is a recommended CBT treatment for anxiety. You can get in touch to access our service by calling 01274 221234 or visit our website http://www.bdctalkingtherapies.nhs.uk

12/11/2025

With the change of seasons we have to change our self care routine, have a go at some of the suggestions such as a nature walk, being creative or embracing Hygge.
If you feel that your mood is affected by the change in the weather and lack of daylight and you notice that you are feeling lower or anxious, get in contact.
Here at Bradford District and Craven Talking therapies we have a range of options to support you. We have 1-1 sessions by phone, video or face to face, online courses and online CBT (SilverCloud).

11/11/2025

Hi my name is Danielle, I’m the Perinatal Lead in the service which means I oversee all things pregnancy and parents of babies under 1! I have worked for the service for nearly 10 years and have done a variety of roles during that time.
I’m a mum of two energetic children and most of my free time is spent trying to create order from the chaos! When I get time to myself, I have lots of geeky hobbies such as table top board gaming, Lego building and reading graphic novels. I love arts and crafts and my favourite place to visit is the Pottery Café in my local town.

11/11/2025

Want to find out more about Talking Therapies?
We have an unmanned information stall that will be making it way round the following Bradford council ran libraries and will be available for a week each time.
Here is where we will be;
Tue 11 Nov 2025 City Library
Tue 18 Nov 2025 Laisterdyke Library
Tue 25 Nov 2025 Wibsey Library
Tue 2 Dec 2025 Wyke Library
Pop along and grab a leaflet to find out more about how we can help.

10/11/2025

As we age, it's important to take care of our mental health just as much as our physical health. Talking therapies offer numerous benefits for older adults. Embrace the power of talking therapies and take a step towards a healthier, happier you.
contact us on 01274 221234 or visit our web site to self refer https://bit.ly/3QL28g7

08/11/2025

Intersex Day of Solidarity, also known as Intersex Day of Remembrance, takes place annually on November 8. The day marks the birthday of Herculine Barbin, a French intersex person whose memoirs were later published by the philosopher Michel Foucault. He was a French intersex person who lived from 1838 to 1868. Originally assigned female at birth was later reclassified as male, after a physical examination. Tragically, he took his own life at the age of 29 and has since become an iconic figure in intersex history.
Intersex Solidarity Day is used to bring awareness to the issues faced by Intersex people and remember those Intersex people who we have lost along the way. Intersex Day of Remembrance is a time for celebration but can also include a more sombre reflective perspective considering difficult topics such as ge***al mutilation, the drawbacks of a rigid binary gender system, and sexism within that system.
The day highlights issues such as human rights violations, forced medical interventions, and the denial of legal recognition. It is a day to call for greater acceptance of intersex people in society.

07/11/2025

Here at Bradford District and Craven Talking Therapies, we run a course dedicated to helping people to manage stress. We want to ensure that support for stress is available not only during Stress Awareness Week, but all year round. For more information, and to self-refer, please visit our website, or give us a call.

06/11/2025

Self awareness is key to recognising when stress, or other mental health challenges, are impacting us. Checking in with ourselves regularly and asking "how am I feeling?" can help us to notice when things are getting too much. Where would you place yourself on the stress scale at the moment? If you recognise these symptoms and would like to access support, we can help. Visit our website to find out more.

05/11/2025