CNet Bradford

15/09/2026

Free NHS Health Check 💜

Are you aged between 25-74 and concerned about your health?

Come along to our FREE NHS Health Check at Bradford West Wellbeing Hub. It’s a great opportunity to have a quick check of your health and get friendly advice to help you stay well.

📅 Wednesday 16th September 2026
⏰ 1pm–4pm
📍 Manningham Mills Community Centre, Lilycroft Road, Bradford, BD9 5BD

The check is available for any adults aged 25–74 years and includes:
🩺 Blood pressure check
⚖️ BMI – height & weight
🩸 Blood test (depending on eligibility)
💬 Health advice

All you are asked to provide is your name and date of birth.
Pop along and take some time for your health? It’s free, simple and could be an important step towards a healthier you. 💜

Please share this post with friends, family and anyone who might benefit!

10/09/2026

07/09/2026

We’re pleased to share details of Memory Friends, a memory and dementia-friendly social group taking place at West End Centre in Little Horton.

The group provides a welcoming space to enjoy a cuppa and a chat, meet new people and take part in a range of mentally stimulating activities.

Monday 28th September
12:30pm – 2:30pm
St Oswald’s Church, Christopher Street, Bradford, BD5 9DH

The sessions include:
• Advice and information
• Mentally stimulating activities
• Socialising with new friends, staff and volunteers
• Refreshments

Everyone is welcome.

We’re delighted to have connected with the centre and look forward to working together on future projects that benefit our local community.

07/09/2026

Do you work in the VCSE sector in Bradford District and Craven?

VCSE System Lead for Health and Care, Sam Keighley, is hosting monthly drop-ins and she wants to hear from you! This is an opportunity to have open discussions, ask any questions, share insights about pressures and challenges you face in your organisation. Sam will also share updates from across the Health and Care System and how these might affect our sector.

The first drop-in takes place Monday 28th September from 11:00 to 12:00 - book a spot via Eventbrite to receive joining details https://shorturl.at/ooGuK

The Activation Partnership is a partnership project between The VCS Alliance CNet Bradford Participate Projects and Community Action (that's us!) delivering support across the VCSE, Health and Care Systems in Bradford District and Craven. The VCS Alliance lead the sector voice strand of this work.

25/08/2026

Come along to our next Partnership meeting!

Thursday 10th September 2026, 12.30-2.30pm

Bevan Health Centre, 14 Piccadilly, Bradford, BD1 3LS and online, via Teams

This meeting will have a focus on Bradford. More details of meeting topics will be shared nearer the time.

Recent service users (and their babies!) and those supporting families through maternity and neonatal care welcome!

Email [email protected] to book your place.

24/08/2026

Our much loved Mindfulness Garden taster session and 8-week course is taking place at Horton Community Farm in September.

The taster session is Thursday the 10th of September, 1pm-3pm.

The course is open to anyone over 50, and carers of any age. We ask people to come to the taster session first to see if the course is a good fit for them.

Booking is essential, so please fill in this form if you would like to attend, and we’ll be in touch: https://app.upshot.org.uk/signup/0592ce10/793afd3edead2e45/

**Please note you may not receive a response between Wed 26th of August and Mon 7th of Sep, but whoever signs up will be prioritised and contacted on a first come first served basis. Your place on the course will be confirmed after the taster.**

The course will particularly benefit you if you are struggling with your mental or physical health, experiencing chronic pain, if you’re feeling stressed, isolated, or simply need a break. 💚

The Mindfulness Garden explores breathworks meditation, nature connection and gardening; offering people the chance to connect, learn new skills, and cultivate self-compassion and self-care.

Autumn is a great time of year to attend, as the site is brimming with bright nutritious produce; tempting tomatoes, plentiful pumpkins, delicious aubergines, okra, and more besides! 🥦🍅🍏🫜

We look forward to welcoming you. 🌱

24/08/2026

🌟 PRACTITIONER FORUMS ARE BACK!

Safeguarding practitioners and professionals from across Bradford District, get it in your calendars and book your space now.

📌 Online Webinar
🕚 11.00am - 12.00pm
🎟️ Book here: 6c2e56c7-852a-446d-a20c-413f1da368c6@28b8dfd0-aa16-412c-9b26-b845b9acd1a9" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/6c2e56c7-852a-446d-a20c-413f1da368c6@28b8dfd0-aa16-412c-9b26-b845b9acd1a9

➡️ More info: https://saferbradford.co.uk/learning-resources/practitioner-forums/

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