Henry Moore Clinic

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’.

10/01/2026

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

01/01/2026

You don’t need to have an NHS dentist to access emergency treatment. For more information visit:

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/dentists/how-to-find-an-nhs-dentist-in-an-emergency

24/12/2025

Pharmacy opening hours in Castleford over the festive period…

17/12/2025

As you may know, resident doctors (previously called junior doctors) have planned strike action from 7am Wednesday 17th December to 7am Monday 22nd December.

Although we have a few resident doctors at Henry Moore Clinic, ALL our GPs will still be working as usual and we hope that the disruption to patients will be minimal or nil.

During strike action the NHS is still there for people who need it. If you need medical help or advice and the surgery is closed, and you are unsure about whether you should go to hospital, go to 111.nhs.uk - unless it is a life-threatening emergency when you should always call 999.