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Self-care secrets – fighting for winter wellness, female style!
Kirklees women share their self-care ‘people’s prescriptions’ for feeling and staying well this winter. In the hustle and bustle … Read more
Advice for a Healthy Back-to-School Routine: Asthma Care Tips for Parents in West Yorkshire
As summer comes to an end, parents and carers of children with asthma in West Yorkshire are offered support and … Read more
Would you know what to say to someone feeling suicidal?
Join the effort to reduce West Yorkshire’s above-average suicide rate People across West Yorkshire are encouraged to sign up … Read more
Getting to outpatient appointment at Dewsbury, Pinderfields and Pontefract hospitals
Making your outpatient visit easier at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust In one of our latest projects we’ve been … Read more
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We are hearing from men how they manage their health
We are speaking to men across Kirklees and Calderdale to understand better their ability to manage their health and … Read more
Let’s hear it for men’s health
Healthwatch would like to recognise the unique health needs of men and the great ideas you have when it comes … Read more
Two thousand carers seen and supported
Two thousand carers seen and supported Carers feel seen and widespread impact continues. The success of the carer lanyard continues … Read more
Looking for a new job as an Intelligence Officer?
Looking for a new job? We’re hiring, join our team as an intelligence officer. Job details Salary: (£26,595 fte) pro … Read more
Dying in Kirklees – What matters to you?
We think it’s essential that end-of-life care and bereavement support is driven by real experience. We want to make sure … Read more
Healthwatch Kirklees and Healthwatch Calderdale AGM
We’re hosting our Healthwatch Kirklees and Healthwatch Calderdale 2023 AGM today. Below is the agenda: Introductions and … Read more
Community equipment services are improving because of a partnership between Healthwatch Kirklees and Medequip
Healthwatch Kirklees’ and Medequip are on a mission to provide the best community equipment services for people in Kirklees … Read more
People are increasingly avoiding NHS appointments and prescriptions due to cost of living
According to national findings the number of people avoiding an NHS appointment because they can’t afford travel almost doubled … Read more
Interested in becoming our next volunteer?
Interested in doing something new in 2023, how about our latest Volunteer Vacancy? Become our next Enter and View Volunteer … Read more
The timetable for NHS strikes in January
Regardless of any strike action, it is essential that patients who need urgent medical care continue to seek help … Read more