Introducing Bradford Youth Justice Nursing Team

Who we are

Bradford Youth Justice Service (YJS) is comprised of members of the police, children’s social care, probation, health and education. They also work with other services such as voluntary sector agencies and charities.

BDCFT has a small team of Nurses who form part of this service.

What do the team do?

They offer face-to-face health assessments, where they can discuss any health issues or concerns. Their aim to work with Bradford Youth Justice Service to ensure that any extra health support which might be needed is managed or signposted to the most appropriate service for further review. 

What support can the team provide?

The aim of the team is to help improve children and young people’s overall health and wellbeing. They can support with a number of health issues such as: 

• Struggling with the way you might be thinking or feeling about things
• Missed or due childhood immunisations
• Sexual health advice. The team can offer the C Card Scheme to under 18year olds- you can find more information here- locala.org.uk/services/sexual-health/under-18s/c-card
• Relationships (not just intimate partners, but friends or other people).
• Smoking and/or vaping
• Drugs and/or alcohol
• Discussions regarding gender, or sexual orientation (LGBTQ)
• Discussions or advice about healthy lifestyles.

When are the team available?

Monday – Friday 8.30.- 5pm (excluding bank holidays) 

How do I contact the team?

You can contact the team via telephone on 01274 221002

Further information

You can find further information about the team here- Youth Justice – Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust