ISSUE 08 // JANUARY 2014

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You and Your Care

YOUR NEWS News from across the Trust PAGE 04 YOUR EXPERTS We answer your health care questions PAGE 06 YOUR SAY Make local health care better PAGE 10

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You and Your CareMen and Boys’ Health Team

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A men’s health group meet weekly to promote exercise

and encourage weight loss.

Where: Baildon Recreation Centre,Green Lane, Baildon

When:Every Wednesday6.30 pm – 7.30 pm

For more details contact:

Michael BreenBDCT Volunteer

& Group Leader Tel 01274 632 878

Harold ThompsonSenior Member

Tel 01274 413 859

Men and Boys’ Health TeamTel 01274 256 075

Welcome to Your HealthThis issue is our Men and Boys’ Health special.Men are renowned for not confronting their health. Even when men believe they have a problem they are less likely and more hesitant to go and see their GP.

Here at Bradford District Care Trust we have a dedicated team specialising in the health of men and boys. They offer advice and support, encourage men to seek extra support, and even offer health checks in the form of MOTs. Just like you get your car checked yearly, you should get your health checked!

Even if you think you are in tip top condition it’s best to still check. Take a look at Peter’s experience on page 8. A simple, pain free, health MOT revealed serious health issues he didn’t even know he had. Thanks to our team, Peter’s now receiving the support he needs.

This is our call to all the Men and Boys out there to get their health checked. There’s no time like the present, kickstart 2014 and make it your new year’s resolution to get your health checked!

Andrew HarrisonMen and Boys’ Health Team LeaderTel 01274 256 075

YourContactsEditor Jayne Murphy

Designer Ben Cullimore

Contributors Sam Hirst, Aimee Haggas, Courtenay White & Iram Shiraz

Produced by Communications Team, Bradford District Care Trust, Victoria Road, Saltaire, BD18 3LD

Email yourhealth@bdct.nhs.uk

Chief Executive Simon Large

Chairman Michael Smith

The editorial deadline for the March 2014 edition is Febuary 10 2014.While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of contents the publisher cannot accept any responsibility for errors or omissions, or from any matter in any way arising from the publication of this material.

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Your News // Your Health

YourNewsChief Nurse Met our Student NursesThe Chief Nursing Offi cer for England Jane Cummings met our student nursing staff (pictured above) to see how modern thinking is infl uencing local mental health care.

Taking a tour of our newly opened psychiatric intensive care unit, Clover and the Step Forward Centre Jane Cummings saw the recovery journey a person with a serious mental illness takes with the help of our staff and services provided.

Jane Cummings said: “It’s great to meet with the nurses of the future in modern facilities which embrace a new way of supporting patient care. I am very impressed with the commitment of all staff I have met, but have been particularly interested to hear the creative ideas from young professionals.“

Integrated CareWe have joined forces with councils, the voluntary sector, GPs and hospitals across Bradford, Airedale, Craven and Wharfedale to join up care in the area.

This means community and hospital services will be organised around the needs of local people to keep them as well and as independent as possible.

Care, whether that be health or social, will be easy to access, and each service will understand the needs of the person

through one joined up system.

We have made a short fi lm which explains what we want to happen and how we’re going to deliver right care, right place, fi rst time.

You can watch it online athttp://ow.ly/rgqVo

The latest news from across our Trust

Patient Safety Tool Wins National AwardPatients with a serious mental illness (SMI) in Bradford and Airedale can now expect an improved quality of life thanks to ‘Living IT’.

The award winning online early detection guide has been designed exclusively for use by GPs and practice nurses. It is used as part of an annual health review to improve the physical health of patients with a SMI.

Kate Dale, Mental Health Nurse Specialist and Project Lead, said: “National evidence tells us patients who experience serious mental illness can die up to 20-25 years earlier than the general population. This is preventable if diseases or long term conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and respiratory failure are detected.”

Patients Give Thumbs UpWe received high scores in the new system that assesses the quality of the patient environment.PLACE (patient-led assessment of the care environment) looks at how the environment supports a patient’s privacy and dignity. It also looks at food, cleanliness and general building maintenance.

Service users, relatives, carers, patient advocates and volunteers inspected Lynfi eld Mount Hospital, Daisy Hill House, Airedale Centre for Mental Health and Ward 24 at Airedale Hospital.

We scored above the national average in all areas, including over 99% for cleanliness.

Andrew Morris, Deputy Director of Estates and Facilities, said: “Coming to hospital can be a daunting experience. Having a clean, pleasant environment can make a huge difference in helping someone to feel better.””

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Your Health, Your Views!We would like to know what you think about Your Health so that we can provide you with the information you want to know, in the way you want it. Please complete our short survey at www.surveymonkey.com/s/HGXWGXQ and you could be in with a chance of winning £50 M&S vouchers.

If you don’t have access to a computer and would like to request a paper version please call 01274 363601.

Deadline for entries is 14 February.

Your News // Your Health

Q. My 14 year old son, Josh, gets angry very easily and always seems to be in a bad mood. I thought he was just being a ‘teenager’ but recently Josh’s school has contacted me about his behaviour. I’m worried this could be the start of something worse, what should I do? Catherine, Wibsey

A. It can be an emotional time growing up. We can all be guilty of being in a ‘bad mood’ but sometimes we need help knowing how to manage this, regardless of our age. It is an especially diffi cult time for teenagers in our current culture and with the major changes happening in the teenage brain. School-based Tic Tacs (Teenage Information Centres/ Teenage Advice Centres) provide confi dential, one to one support for teenagers with anger issues. Our experts work with the young person to understand their emotions and to fi nd strategies to manage their anger. You can speak to the school nurse about referring your son to our services or you can access us direct.

You can fi nd out more about Tic Tacs here:www.bdct.nhs.uk/healthofmen/#One-tab

Q. My 10 year old son is due to have a puberty session at school next term. I’m not sure he’s ready for this, should I let him take part? Jackie, Idle

A. This is a common question lots of parents have. You should receive a letter from school explaining what topics will be covered. We deliver ‘growing up’ talks to year 6 boys (aged 10 and 11) in some primary schools across the district. Here, we encourage boys to talk about physical and emotional changes. It’s a good opportunity for boys to ask questions, in the classroom, that they

might not feel comfortable asking their teacher or parent. Talk to your son, he might not have the same concerns as you. He will probably want to take part if his friends are. If you are still unsure, talk to the school and ask if you can speak to the person delivering the session to discuss your concerns.

Your Experts // Your Health

Here, we answer your health care questions.

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Q. Does being over-weight put me at risk of suffering from diabetes later in life? Asghar, Greengates

A. Diabetes is a long-term condition which causes a person’s blood sugar level to increase. Type 2 diabetes is often linked to being overweight, but it is not the only factor. Excess abdominal (stomach) fat increases a man’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes particularly if your waist measurement is over 94cm (37 inches). Type 2 diabetes usually affects people over the age of 40 but sadly many younger people are now being affected. It is common among people of South Asian, African-Caribbean or Middle Eastern descent. We offer waist and other measurements and can sign post you to further support if required. We offer Health MOTs which check a range of health areas including diabetes. Read page 8 to fi nd out how health checks can make a difference.

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To fi nd out more about our Men and Boys’ Health Team: Call 01274 256075 Visitwww.bdct.nhs.uk/mbht

When Peter Wowk welcomed the Men and Boys’ Health Team into his shop little did he know it could save his life.

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Your Story // Your Health

I recommend all guys should have a health MOT at least once a year. It’s quick, about 30 minutes, pain free and could make a huge difference to your life!

YourStory Sharing your

experiences.

Peter, or ‘Tec’ as he’s known to his friends, considered himself to be fi t and healthy. As the Managing Director of Speak’s Workwear in Keighley, he knew the importance of a healthy lifestyle.

He and his wife Tracy, who he also works with, cook from scratch, don’t smoke, use the stairs at work and take regular walks with their dog Ziggy. Peter even ran the London marathon last year.

“As I have a lot of guys working for me, I thought it’d be good to get the Men and Boys’ Health Team in to carry out a health MOT. I thought it’d be good to have some sort of check just to see if there was anything wrong, but didn’t think I had any health issues,” Peter explained.

Andrew Harrison, from the Men and Boys’ Health Team, worked through the MOT. This involved a lifestyle and emotional chat, recording height, weight, body mass index (BMI), waist measurements, blood sugar, cholesterol, and blood pressure. Peter’s results were alarming.

“My blood pressure was on the top line, over 200! Andrew was worried about me and said I should make an appointment with my GP straight away. I wanted to wait a while, so we compromised. He gave me a blood pressure monitor to use overnight and asked me to check it at home in a less stressful environment,” said Peter.

Peter’s blood pressure dropped overnight, but not enough to be out of the danger zone. While at home Tracy, who has a family history of strokes, also checked her blood pressure.

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“We couldn’t believe it. Tracy’s results were as high as mine,” continued Peter. “When the team came back the next day to collect the monitor we both had our blood pressure taken again, nothing had changed.”

The team contacted both Peter and Tracy’s GP and booked them both an urgent appointment.

“To be honest I hadn’t seen a doctor for decades, I didn’t even know who mine was!”

After further monitoring and tests by their GP both Peter and Tracy are now receiving treatment for their blood pressure.

“I dread to think what could have happened to us if we hadn’t been checked. I honestly think the team saved our lives. I recommend all guys should have a health MOT at least once a year. It’s quick, about 30 minutes, pain free and could make a huge difference to your life!”

To fi nd out when the next health MOTs in your area are, or to invite the team to your place of work call:

01274 256075

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Your Say // Your Health

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Be a part of making local health care better.

You can look at our most recent Quality Accounts atwww.bdct.nhs.uk/news-publications/publications/

or call us on 01274 363552 and we can send you a summary in the post.

What do you think Bradford District Care Trust’s priorities should be for improving care in the coming year?

We need you to tell us…Each year, all NHS organisations produce a Quality Account. It’s a yearly report that details the quality of the services we deliver.

Our Quality Account gives you all the information you need to understand what we are doing well, where improvement is needed and what our priorities for improvement over the next year will be. We have involved the people who use our services and staff in setting these priorities.

Now it’s your turn. We would like your views. By fi lling out our survey, you can help identity what priorities you would like us to focus on next year.

Debbie Webster, Deputy Director of Quality and Governance, said: “To make sure our improvements refl ect what patients, the wider public and our staff want, it’s vital that we have their views. I would encourage anyone who has something to share with us to get in touch today.”

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Please tell us what you think by completing our short survey by January 17 2014:You can complete the survey online at www.surveymonkey.com/s/KNFVY7G

or you can request a postal copy by emailing BDCTQualityAccount@bdct.nhs.uk

or call Stella Jackson on01274 363552.

Your views really do count. They will help us shape the way we improve our services now and in the future.

Thank you foryour support.

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PRACTICAL APPROACHES TO DEPRESSIONDate: 6 March 2014

Time: 1.30pm-3.00pm or 6.00pm-7.30pm

Venue: Leeds City College, Keighley Campus, Bradford Road, Keighley, BD21 4HQ

Info: Peter Scotcher, Occupational Therapist, will be talking about depression, wellness recovery action planning and how people can recover with the right support and treatment.

UNDERSTANDING UNUSUAL EXPERIENCESDate: 18 March 2014

Time: 1.30pm-3.00pm or 6.00pm-7.30pm

Venue: Hilton Hotel, Hall Ings, Bradford,BD1 5SH

Info: Unusual experiences whether it’s hearing voices and delusional thinking can be scary and frightening. Kelly Barker, Community Mental Health Nurse and her colleagues will be talking about these experiences and the support available for people.

MARCH 2014

DEMENTIADate: 14 May 2014

Time: 1.30pm-3.00pm or 6.00pm-7.30pm

Venue: Hilton Hotel, Hall Ings, Bradford, BD1 5SH

Info: Dr Gregory Russell, Consultant Psychiatrist will be giving a talk about dementia. Details of this talk will be available in the next edition of Your Health.

MAY 2014

Dates for your Diary

STAMMERING: TALKING IT OUTDate: 10 April 2014

Time: 1.30pm-3.00pm or 6.00pm-7.30pm

Venue: Hilton Hotel, Hall Ings, Bradford, BD1 5SH

Info: Kathryn Bond, Specialist Speech and Language Therapist will be giving a talk about what stammering is, what causes it, how it affects people and recovery rates. The talk will challenge people’s perceptions of stammering and explore how people can support a person who stammers.

APRIL 2014

To book your place on any of these talks please contact: Courtenay White on 01274 636301 or email Courtenay.white@bdct.nhs.uk

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