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...

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...

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership (WY&H HCP) has launched a new website platform for teams of women and their families, commissioners and maternity staff who are working together to develop local maternity care. Part of the NHS national...

Health commissioners in Kirklees are looking for local people passionate about representing their community and supporting the NHS to join their patient group. To support better working across Kirklees, NHS Greater Huddersfield and NHS North Kirklees Clinical...

Members of the public, health professionals and students from the University of Huddersfield, are the stars of a series of short films being used by the local NHS this winter. People living and working in Kirklees are supporting the local Clinical Commissioning Groups...

Most pharmacies across Kirklees have reduced opening hours during the Christmas and New Year break. Please check the list of opening times to find a pharmacy near you on Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Year's Day.