GPs in Kirklees are reminding people to get in touch if they need medical help. Surgeries have remained open throughout the pandemic, although they have made changes to the way they work to reduce the risk of spreading coronavirus. Dr Steve Ollerton, GP and Chair of...

A collaborative project designed to improve heart health across West Yorkshire and Harrogate has won a prestigious national award.

NHS Greater Huddersfield Clinical Commissioning Group and NHS North Kirklees Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) are telling local residents they’re in control of their blood pressure as part of ‘Know Your Numbers Week.’ Every year during “know your numbers week”...

If you, or someone you live with, has coronavirus symptoms (high temperature and / or a new continuous cough and/ or a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste) Get a test to check if you have Coronavirus by calling 119 or request online. Stay at home. Please do...

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West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership has produced a new resource pack designed for patients, their carers and families, and professionals to help them to have conversations about their future wishes and to record these in the form of an advance...

The West Yorkshire and Harrogate Local Maternity System has created a series of films in community languages, delivered by clinicians,  that aim to raise awareness among pregnant BAME women about risk factors, signs and symptoms of coronavirus infection and how to...

Local GPs, nurses and NHS managers feature in a series of  new films highlighting the simple steps everyone can take to keep themselves and their community safe.

The way that some maternity services are delivered has changed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our survey seeks to understand the impact on new mums, pregnant women and families.

People attending their GP practice in Kirklees are asked to wear a face covering and attend appointments on time and alone. The recommendations will help to support local efforts put in place to reduce the spread of COVID-19. GP practices have already changed the way...