Henry Moore Clinic

20/05/2026

1 in 100 people in the UK have coeliac disease. 64% of people living with coeliac disease in the UK are undiagnosed.

Persistent bloating, stomach cramps, brain fog, fatigue, or diarrhoea could be signs of coeliac disease.

As part of Coeliac Awareness Month, Coeliac UK are encouraging people to learn the symptoms and take the free self-assessment.
https://www.coeliac.org.uk/is-it-coeliac-disease/is-it-coeliac-disease-assessment/

18/05/2026

15/05/2026

Struggling to cope? Feeling alone or anxious? Need to talk?
The West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership has launched a 24/7 mental health crisis text service, accessible by texting “BRIGHT” to 85258. This free, confidential service connects residents of all ages with trained volunteers for support with anxiety, stress, low mood or suicidal thoughts. It is designed for those who prefer texting over talking. The service is anonymous and does not show up
on phone bills. It is free to use on all major UK mobile networks.

10/05/2026

May is skin cancer awareness month.

Melanoma is a type of skin cancer and its main cause is ultraviolet light, which comes from the sun and sunbeds. It can also spread to other areas of the body.
Use the ABCDE checklist to look for signs of melanoma on your skin - and learn when to contact your GP practice, or find out more by searching ‘NHS melanoma skin cancer’.

Dr Williams is qualified in Dermoscopy and can examine specific lesions of concern with a machine called a Dermatoscope, which looks below the skin surface into the dermis. This can improve diagnostic accuracy when examining skin lesions.

As always, use a high SPF suncream that offers both UVA and UVB protection; cover up, avoid sun beds and don’t forget to protect your eyes and your lips!

08/05/2026

We are sad to be saying goodbye this week to two members of staff who are both retiring after nearly twenty years of working at Henry Moore Clinic between them. The partners would like to thank Michelle (our HCA) and Lynne (our Diabetes Nurse) for all their hard work and their years of service to the NHS in general. Thousands of our patients have benefitted from their care, skills and expertise over the years and we wish both of them a long, healthy and happy retirement. (Pictured here is Michelle vaccinating during one of many Flu clinics they both volunteered for over the years!)

04/05/2026

We are delighted to welcome Mr Jack Hawksley, who has joined our permanent staff. Jack is an Advanced Practitioner with many years of experience, and has a special interest in Diabetes and is qualified in Insulin initiation. We are thrilled he is bringing his expertise and enthusiasm to our team and know that our patients will be looking forward to meeting him.

12/01/2026

Norovirus is a stomach bug that causes diarrhoea and vomiting, and cases are currently rising.

It can be very unpleasant, but usually goes away in about 2 days.

You can usually treat yourself at home, but the most important thing is to rest and have lots of fluids.

Search 'NHS norovirus’.

07/01/2026

During the cold snap this week, be a guardian angel to your elderly neighbours, friends or relatives and take a few moments to check up that they are OK.

Vulnerable and elderly people can find it difficult to get out to the shops or to keep their house adequately heated during the cold weather. Age UK has some excellent advice for keeping warm and well this winter; please pass on this advice to any elderly relatives or neighbours.

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/health-wellbeing/keep-well-this-winter/stay-healthy-in-winter/

05/01/2026

Dry January: how a break from alcohol benefits body and mind!

Since 2013, thousands of people have attempted a month free of alcohol in what became known as Dry January.
Timed to coincide with the New Year’s Resolutions and the excesses of the festive season, Dry January challenges people to go 31 days alcohol-free, feel the benefits and perhaps reflect on their relationship with alcohol.

Immediate Benefits:
Alcohol Change UK, the charity running Dry January, says there are some things you’ll notice immediately.
Going to sleep without alcohol in your system leads to better, deeper sleep helping you to wake feeling brighter and refreshed. As alcohol is a diuretic - meaning it removes fluid from your body - you’re less likely to be dehydrated too.

Not drinking benefits both your waist and your wallet as well. The average pint of beer costs £5.17 and has over 200 calories.

The effects of just a month free of alcohol on our bodies can be pretty significant. Not only can our livers heal, reducing the levels of proteins that can cause cancer, but our blood pressure, cholesterol and risk of diabetes can also be reduced.

Use the link for free tools to help and support you!

https://alcoholchange.org.uk/help-and-support/managing-your-drinking/dry-january

03/01/2026

Feeling unwell ?
Choosing the right NHS service can help get you the best advice - and often more quickly too.
If you are unsure, contact NHS111:
Online - just search NHS 111
By phone, just dial 111