Eastmoor Health Centre

15/10/2025

95% of ex-smokers see positive changes in their life as early as 2 weeks after quitting - so just imagine how good it would be after 4! Remember, if you need our support, reach out to https://wakefield.yorkshiresmokefree.nhs.uk/

Yorkshire Smokefree Wakefield in partnership with Wakefield Council, launched an innovative new quit bus that provides specialist stop smoking support, across the Wakefield District.

15/10/2025

13/10/2025

National Cholesterol Month
Almost half of UK adults have raised cholesterol, which can lead to heart disease. Reducing your cholesterol and maintaining a healthy weight is very important. To find out more about cholesterol and how to improve your diet, visit https://www.heartuk.org.uk/healthy-living/introduction

Eat a healthy diet, keep active, cut down on alcohol, avoid smoking and look after any other health problems you have to lower your cholesterol and look after your heart.

10/10/2025

World Mental Health Day - 10th October
Poor mental health is not inevitable, and World mental Health Day is an opportunity for us all to talk about mental health and consider how, together, we can help everyone have better mental health. This year’s theme set by the World Federation for Mental Health is access to services - mental health in catastrophes and emergencies. The theme highlights the importance of people being able to protect their mental health whatever they're going through, because everyone deserves good mental health. https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/get-help

Details on services and organisations that offer help and support directly to people with mental health problems.

10/10/2025

This October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the focus this year is on raising awareness around secondary breast cancer. Whether you’re one of the 55,000 people diagnosed with breast cancer each year, or just want to find out more, Macmillan can help. For support and more information, visit https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/breast-cancer

Information on breast cancer, including how it is diagnosed, treatments you might have, possible side effects and how to get further support.

09/10/2025

SoberOctober
Some of the benefits of going sober include having a clearer head, more energy, improved sleep, weight loss, sense of achievement and a stable mood. Why not set yourself a challenge this October and try going sober? The impact could be life changing! Find out more https://www.gosober.org.uk/

Go Sober this October and raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.

08/10/2025

Quitting smoking is always worth it. For tips on how to stay motivated and smoke free, download the NHS Quit Smoking App

Find out more about the health benefits of quitting smoking here:

Find out about some of the physical and mental health benefits of quitting smoking.

30/09/2025

10/09/2025

⚕️High blood pressure, often called the “silent killer,” usually has no obvious symptoms — yet it is a major risk factor for heart disease, stroke, and kidney problems.

📊 Regularly checking your blood pressure is one of the most important steps you can take for your long-term health. Small lifestyle changes such as improving your diet, increasing activity, and reducing salt can make a significant difference.

📽 Watch this evidence-based video to learn practical strategies to reduce blood pressure: https://ow.ly/m0RZ50WQrKV

ℹ️ Find more resources and advice here: https://ow.ly/Jg0c50WQrKU

1.5 million1.5 million people have had a free blood pressure check during our annual Know Your Numbers! Week, the UK’s biggest blood pressure testing and awareness event.

05/09/2025

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR OUT-OF-HOURS TEAM! 🥳🎉

Thank you for all you do to help keep our patients fit and well 🥰

19/08/2025

We will be closed on Monday 25th August for the bank holiday.

Please ensure you order your repeat prescription in advance so you don’t run out. Staff have been allowed to process prescriptions early for this reason.

If you need urgent assistance that cannot wait whilst we are closed, please contact the surgery on the normal telephone number and you will be automatically re-directed to our out of hours provider, GP Care.

We will re-open as normal at 8am on Tuesday 26th August.