Bankfield Surgery

18/03/2026

☕ Supporting young carers in our community

If you’re under 30 and help care for someone, this relaxed meetup is for you 💛

Join Calder & Ryburn Primary Care Network and Home Instead for a friendly coffee and a chat with others who understand what caring can be like. No pressure, no expectations – just a welcoming space to take a break and connect.

📅 Wednesday 25th March 2026
📍 Project C**t Cafe, Elland
⏰ 12–1pm

Drop in anytime – even if it’s just for a quick cuppa. No booking needed, and everything shared is kept confidential.

Please feel free to share with anyone who might benefit 🙌

☕ Young Carers Coffee & a Chat

Are you a young carer under 30? Take a well-deserved break and join us for a relaxed, friendly meetup 💬

Come along to:
✨ Grab a coffee
✨ Unwind in a welcoming space
✨ Chat with other young carers who truly understand

📅 Wednesday 25th March 2026
📍 Project C**t Cafe, Bridgefield Mills, Elland
⏰ 12pm – 1pm

No need to book – just drop in whenever you can, whether it’s for 5 minutes or the full hour. Everything shared stays confidential 💛

We’d love to see you there!

Home Instead Calderdale
Bankfield Surgery
Brig Royd Surgery
Stainland Road Medical Centre
Station Road Surgery Sowerby Bridge

15/03/2026

Free Liver Health Checks on your doorstep!
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➕Staying Well Calderdale are Supporting Liver Buddies Community Liver Health Checks!➕

Join Liver Buddies for a FREE liver check and have a chat with a Staying Well Worker.

📍Southgate Car Park, Elland
📅16th March 2026
⏲️10am - 12.30pm
📞Call 01422 392767 for more info

Eligible patients:
✅Patients who have had or are at risk of Hep B or C.
✅Patients who regularly consume 14+ units of alcohol per week.
✅Patients 50+ with T2 diabetes
✅Patients 50+ years old with body mass of over 27.

You can find out more about this event and Staying Well here👇
https://stayingwellhub.com/.../we-are-supporting-liver.../

11/03/2026

A huge thank you to all patients!
💙90% rated their appointment either very good or excellent!

10/03/2026

📢 Big news — From Monday 13th April we're changing how you contact the surgery! From that date, we're introducing eConsult — a simple online form that lets you tell us what's going on before we get in touch with you. This means you'll speak to the right person, first time, without spending time on hold.
Here's what's changing:
✅ Submit requests online — Monday to Friday, 7:30am–6:30pm
✅ Access via our website or the NHS App
✅ No more waiting in a phone queue just to get an appointment
✅ We'll review your request and get back to you the same day
✅ Still prefer to call? Our phone lines will remain open.
We know change can feel daunting, but this system is designed to make things quicker, simpler, and fairer for everyone at Bankfield. We've also got support available for patients who need help using it.
👉 From 13th April, visit bankfieldsurgery.org.uk or open the NHS App to submit your request. Got questions before then? Watch out for dates of the support sessions we’ll be holding prior to our go live date and we'll be happy to help. 💙

03/03/2026

If you cannot attend your appointment, it is so important that you cancel it via the NHS app, via your text message reminder or phone the surgery. Thank you

23/02/2026

Ladies of Bankfield Surgery - if you are between 45 and 55 years old and experiencing menopause symptoms, please ring us on 01422 374662 to attend our next menopause awareness session. Our next session is to be held tomorrow - 24th February 2026.

13/02/2026

🌟 We’re Hiring – Social Prescribing Link Worker! 🌟

Do you love connecting with people and helping them find the right support to improve their wellbeing? 💬💚

We’re looking for a compassionate, motivated Social Prescribing Link Worker to join our team! You’ll work with individuals to understand what matters to them, and link them with local groups, activities, and services that can make a real difference to their lives.

If you’re passionate about people, community, and making change happen — we’d love to hear from you! 🙌

📅 Apply now and help us build a healthier, happier community.
📝 https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/B0468-26-0003
💚Closing date: 22nd February 2026

13/02/2026

A huge thank you to all patients!
💙95% rated their appointment either very good or excellent!

10/02/2026

04/02/2026

💙 A quick note from the Bankfield Surgery team 💙

We know it can be worrying when you’re waiting to hear back from us, and we want to reassure you that your health is always our priority.

At the moment, we’re experiencing a very high number of requests, with many patients contacting us through different channels. If you’ve already been in touch, please don’t worry — we have your request and we will respond as soon as we can.

To help us get back to everyone more promptly, we kindly ask that you avoid contacting us multiple times about the same issue where possible.

Thank you for your patience, understanding, and continued support 💙

03/02/2026

Please cancel your appointment if you no longer need it so we can offer it to someone else, thank you.

29/01/2026

💬 Childhood vaccinations can feel like a loaded topic.
And it’s completely normal to have questions.

Dr Sophie Newton has created a short, pressure-free video explaining:
• what childhood vaccines are designed to do
• the real risks and benefits
• how vaccine safety is monitored
• and why she recommends them in clinic

This isn’t about judgement or telling anyone what to think — it’s about clear, honest information to help you make informed choices for your family.

🎥 Watch the video below, take your time, and if you have questions afterwards, we’re always happy to talk.