Mar 19, 2020 | News archive
GP Practices in Kirklees are responding to Coronavirus (COVID-19) by following national advice from NHS England and the Government. Practices are providing a ‘total triage system.’ This means patients will receive a consultation either on the telephone or by video...
Mar 17, 2020 | News archive
The NHS in Kirklees and Public Health England (PHE) are well prepared for outbreaks of new infectious diseases. The NHS has put in place measures to ensure the safety of all patients and NHS staff. Public safety is the top priority. You will find all the latest...
Feb 25, 2020 | News archive
West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership’s Partnership Board will meet for the fourth time in public on Tuesday 3 March, 2pm to 5pm, at Huddersfield Town Hall. The Partnership Board further strengthens joint working arrangements between the NHS,...
Feb 5, 2020 | News archive
Blackburn Road Medical Centre has become the first GP practice in Kirklees to be awarded a gold award under a national pilot that brings the ‘Pride in Practice’ programme to the district. The scheme, part of a pilot funded by the Government Equalities Office,...
Feb 5, 2020 | News archive
In the UK, high blood pressure is the third biggest risk factor for heart disease after tobacco, smoking and poor diet.¹ Not many people know that high blood pressure, or hypertension, rarely has noticeable symptoms. But if untreated, it increases the risk of...
Jan 24, 2020 | News archive
Kirklees will receive new funding to develop a community-based urgent care service for some of some of the most vulnerable patients, including those who are frail, elderly or have multiple long-term conditions. Local NHS, council and community service teams will work...
