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Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
'Taking Women's Health Seriously' conference set to take place
A conference aimed at improving women's health in Bradford District and Craven is set to take place. The 'Taking Women's Health Seriously' conference, organised by Bradford District and Craven Health and Care Partnership, will be held at the University of Bradford on Thursday, February 27. The conference will feature speakers including Professor Kate Pickett and Dr Anne Connolly MBE, and will cover key issues such as menopause, endometriosis, miscarriage, and neurodiversity. Professor Udy Archibong, pro-vice-chancellor for equality, diversity, and inclusion at the University of Bradford, said: "We are proud to host this significant event, reinforcing our commitment to enhancing health equality. "Centring women's health is not just a choice—it's an imperative in the achievement of a stronger, healthier future for all." Dr Amy Tatham, clinical lead for women's health at Bradford District and Craven Health and Care Partnership, added: "Women's health is a priority for all of us in Bradford District and Craven. "This conference is about making real commitments to change, working together to improve services, and making sure women have access to trusted information and practical support." Spaces for the conference can be registered via the following website:
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Health and Care Partnership and BIMA share Ramadan health advice
As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, Muslims across the district are being encouraged to stay as healthy as possible. Bradford District and Craven Health and Care Partnership has teamed up with the British Islamic Medical Association to provide advice for individuals preparing for Ramadan. Dr Salman Waqar, a GP and former president of the British Islamic Medical Association, said: "It is important that you try to stay active during Ramadan, like an evening walk to your local mosque or park, where possible. "Don't let Ramadan be a means of deconditioning the body to activity, especially for our elders, as it's much harder to lose it if you don't use it. "If you have a long-term condition such as diabetes, kidney disease, or high blood pressure, and are thinking of fasting, please speak to a healthcare professional in the first instance and they will advise you on what to do. "People with mental health conditions also respond in different ways in Ramadan; some find it helps and others really do struggle. "Fasting can affect the absorption of medicines; a disruptive change in your sleeping pattern could cause a relapse; and fasting could be counterproductive for some people with eating disorders - which is why it's important for you talk to the people looking after you, like your community mental health team, and they will advise you on what you could do. "During Ramadan, smoking or chewing tobacco will invalidate your fast. "This is an opportunity for you to try quitting, as all forms of tobacco increase our risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease. "Some of you may decide to use nicotine skin patches, which may help during the day, and the majority of scholars say this does not invalidate your fast." Videos, that Bradford District and Craven Health and Care Partnership has developed with the British Islamic Medical Association, about having a healthy Ramadan, are available to view at and Organisations that are looking to support their workforce during Ramadan can learn more about how to do so at
