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In the last 6 months we have heard stories from people who have had their Continuing Health Care packages changed and replaced with social care support instead. This is often for people with long term, severe illness.

We’d like to hear from people who use Adult Social Care services in Kirklees and Calderdale. Whether that’s respite care, day services, supported living, home care or something else, if you would like to tell us your story, or if you care for someone and would like to tell us about your experience, please get in touch.

Healthwatch Kirklees received written confirmation from the Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) that the Huddersfield Assessment Centre for Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) Work Capability Assessments (WCA) was expected to close in June/July 2018.

We have now been told that the Huddersfield Assessment Centre has been closed from 10th September 2018.

We are aware that Dr Ahmad will not be renewing his GP contact with Greater Huddersfield Clinical Commissioning Group. His GP contact ends 30th June 2018.