This week, meet the Transfusion Practitioner team ❤️ They make sure every unit of blood in Bradford (around 12,000 per year) is safe and ready for patients with rare anaemias. New electronic HaemoBank fridges are a game-changer. Watch 📽️ https://t.co/hDz4fMl1YO

🚨 Flu is spreading in our community & hospitals! We need your help: ✅ Don’t visit if unwell ✅ Stay away 48 hours after diarrhoea or vomiting ✅ Wash your hands when entering and leaving the hospital #ThankYou! Your care helps protect everyone - patients, staff, and visitors.

This upcoming week centers on the Federal Reserve’s final policy meeting of the year, with the interest rate decision due on Wednesday. Per CME’s FedWatch, the chance of a 25bps rate cut is now 86.2%. Beyond the rate decision itself, investors will be following Jerome Powell’s

🎄 Lights, sparkle, cuddles! 🐻 Baggins the Bear is on the scene - soft, fluffy, and spreading festive cheer among the dazzling St Luke’s lights! . . . #XMAS2025 #ChristmasTime @SLH_BTHFT

‘what Christmas Means to Me’ Rev Chris Barnes, Bank SPaRC Practitioner says ‘Do not be afraid I bring you good news, great joy to ALL PEOPLE" Have a very happy and peaceful Christmas.⁦@BTHFT⁩ ⁦@karendawber⁩

🎄✨ Day 5 of #CityofResearchAdvent! ✨🎄 Today we’re shining a spotlight on creativity and recovery! 🌟 The ADAPT Research Study inspired something truly special – a powerful art exhibition by stroke survivor Mark Chappell, hosted by @AUASResearch 👉 https://t.co/4yjQCvg1Qt

Thanks to St John’s Primary, Bierley for the brilliant Christmas singing at St Luke’s yesterday to kick off the Christmas market! & to Vernon for putting up the Christmas tree in the Place of Worship! @BTHFT @karendawber

🎄✨ Day 4 of #CityofResearchAdvent! ✨🎄 We’re sprinkling some holiday cheer on an amazing achievement – Age of Wonder has launched the @BorninBradford Online Hub! 🌟 This hub is giving young people in Bradford a voice in research, and guess what? Over 600 sign-ups already! 🎉

🎄✨ Day 3 of #CityofResearchAdvent ✨🎄 We’re unwrapping a game-changing gift for clinical research in West Yorkshire – the official launch of the @crdc_bradfordWY! 🏥🔬 The CRDC will bring cutting-edge research closer to communities that need it most. 👉 https://t.co/MOLebH4Zuw

During Advent, BTHFT staff reflect on “What Christmas Means to Me.’ Rev Steve Lees says; “The birth of Jesus reminds us God is with us. ‘in his name the nations will put their Hope (Matt 12:21) @BTHFT @karendawber

🎄✨ Day 2 of #CityofResearchAdvent ✨🎄 This year, the Born and Bred In (BaBi) project reached 60,000 participants across its 13 sites in England! 👉 Learn more about the BaBi network and project here: https://t.co/VIbbm20DUf @BTHFT @NIHR_ARC_YH @BiBresearch

🎄✨ Day 1 of #CityofResearchAdvent is here! ✨🎄 We’re kicking things off with a BIG milestone – the launch of our very own Mobile Research Vehicle, @MRVinBradford! 🚐💡 👉 Find out more about this exciting achievement: https://t.co/dnmsAHMkN2

💖 #DonateNow & #DoubleYourImpact – no parent should be separated from their newborn! This #Christmas, help families stay together. Every £ donated to the #HomeFromHome appeal will be DOUBLED! 👉 Read more: https://t.co/1P7z8XDHVJ . . #Bradford #NICU #SeasonOfGiving

This month at the Trust: ✨ Excel programme boosting emergency care at BRI 💖 ‘Home from Home’ fundraising appeal for NICU families @NeonatalBTHFT @BTHFTCharity 🎙️ Mel’s podcast with Dr. Saralaya on winter health & flu vax tips! 📽️ Catch the full video: https://t.co/se7a3fwHzd

Our maternity services have been rated as ‘Good’ following an unannounced inspection carried out by the @CareQualityComm (CQC) in September 2025. Read our press statement for more 👉 https://t.co/jGtIGp20l0 . . . #NHS #Bradford #Maternity

Our Voluntary Services Team are supporting the @BTHFT One Stop Recruitment Event today. Helping people explore their career opportunities, with expert advice on job applications whilst showcasing the volunteer opportunities available.🤩 @SafinaAkhtar10 @BTHFT_Recruit

Major milestone for Bradford’s ‘Home from Home’ appeal! Thanks to a £1m gift from The Harry and Mary Foundation, we’re halfway to our £3 million goal to build accommodation for families with babies in @BTHFT NICU. Help us reach the finish line: https://t.co/bMVZfjhZEc 💙

#StayStrong this winter 💪❄️ 🎙️ CEO Mel Pickup talks with Dr Dinesh Saralaya, Consultant Respiratory Physician & NIHR Research Delivery Centre Director, about rising flu and why vaccination is key to protecting ourselves, our families and patients. 👉 https://t.co/1c4iOR025i

🚨 1 in 3 children aren’t school-ready. New data shows a 9.6% gap between advantaged & disadvantaged areas, with #Bradford ranging from 52% to 86%. But Bradford’s linked-data Early Years model is working - & could close the gap nationwide. Full story: https://t.co/nCH8KQ3D6p

💜 Supporting tiny fighters today! 💜 On #WorldPrematurityDay the team is stepping up - literally! They are running a treadmill relay in the Women’s & Newborn foyer to support the Home From Home campaign with @BTHFTCharity. Proud to help make a real difference!

This morning, Mark Hindmarsh, Director of Strategy & Transformation, welcomed our new cohort of #midwives to the #Maternity team. We’re excited to have them on board as they begin their journey providing exceptional care. . . . #NewBeginnings #NHS #Bradford