BRADFORD has been given a chance to re-design its system and create “real change”, a health chief has said. Dr James Thomas, clinical chair at NHS Bradford District and Craven Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) said recovery from the pandemic cannot just be “patching up cracks” in a meeting on health inequalities and lessons from Covid-19. Held by Bradford Foundation Trust and the Race Equality Network, the forum saw leading voices in research, science and charitable organisations share their perspectives on the past 12 months. It comes one year after Bradford Royal Infirmary opened its first Covid-19 ward. Staff paid tribute to those who lost their lives as well as colleagues who have worked tirelessly to save lives.