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People’s experience of end of life care in West Yorkshire
Trigger warning – These documents include details about death and dying, which some people may find distressing to read. The … Read more
We’re hiring – Intelligence Officer for Healthwatch Kirklees and Calderdale
Job description Title: Intelligence Officer Reports to: Operations Manager & Directors Hours: Total hours 37 – currently a 12-month … Read more
Share your hospital to social care discharge stories
Healthwatch Kirklees and Calderdale’s latest work is focused on people’s experience of discharge from hospital and the social care services … Read more
Pharmacy First: what you need to know
The aim of Pharmacy First is to give the public a chance to get treatment for common conditions from … Read more
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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
How to make a complaint to the NHS about primary care services (GP, pharmacy, dentist, optician)
UPDATE FROM NHS ENGLAND Information provided by NHS England, 1 July 2023: You have the right to complain about any aspect … Read more
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