Spen Health and Wellbeing Primary Care Network

14/08/2025

***Don't forget! Our Social Prescribing Drop In Session is on this afternoon at Heckmondwike Library.

If you're struggling with isolation, loneliness, stress, money and housing problems or living with a health condition, head down and have a chat with Rehana, our experienced Social Prescribing Link Worker. She will be at Heckmondwike Library every 2nd Thursday of the month 2 – 4pm.

Are you struggling with isolation, loneliness, stress, money and housing problems or living with a health condition? Head down and have a chat with Rehana, our experienced Social Prescribing Link…

13/08/2025

Sometimes young people blame themselves for pressures they are feeling, rather than seeing that they are caused by external forces. If your child is putting a lot of pressure on themselves, try talking to them about focussing on things they can control.

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13/08/2025

Generally, our bodies find it harder to adapt to more extreme temperatures as we age, and some conditions and medications can make us more susceptible hot weather, including the high temperatures this week.

We can all help keep older people safe during heatwaves by checking in on relatives, friends, and neighbours. You could offer help to get shopping or picking up any medication, or you may even have an extra fan you could lend to help them keep cool.

Read our top tips for staying safe in a heatwave: https://bit.ly/3VLeOUX

13/08/2025

Join us this week for our Kirklees Mental Health Carers Forum!

Run by carers, for carers - this forum is a space to share your voice, shape local services, and hear the latest updates from professionals.

Whether it's dementia services or mental health support, your experience matters. Let’s make change together.

To find out more about our forums visit: https://f.mtr.cool/hcxbmjdose

Plus, don’t miss our usual mix of groups — coffee & chats, meditation, Tai Chi, and more!

👉 Full details on our website https://f.mtr.cool/syizxewdah

13/08/2025

Try this simple grounding exercise. Don't forget to revisit it every time you feel it could do some good 💙

You can find similar tips on our relaxation info page here ➡️ https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/relaxation/

13/08/2025

Heading on a woodland walk? and don’t forget the essentials:

✅ Long sleeves & long trousers
✅ Repellent
✅ Tick remover

Ticks are common in grassy, wooded areas, so check yourself regularly during and after your walk.
Found a tick? Here’s what to do next. 👇

13/08/2025

Tough nights, difficult mornings - we’re here.

It doesn’t matter what time it is we’re always here to listen on 116 123 📱

13/08/2025

21/07/2025

Today is National Lollipop Day. But did you know that just like whole grapes the colourful treats can be a serious choking hazard?

The hard sweet, which is the perfect size and shape to completely block a small child’s airway, can come off the stick and choke a child. This happens silently and if you’re not watching you might not even notice.

Please think twice before giving a lollipop to a young child.

For more tips on choking prevention visit: https://capt.org.uk/choking-prevention/

21/07/2025

There is a yellow thunderstorm warning across much of England for the next 24 hours or so - and an amber warning for London and the South East until 11:00am tomorrow.

Hot weather and thunderstorms can trigger symptoms in those who suffer with lung conditions such as asthma.

If you notice the weather makes your symptoms worse and you are needing to use your inhaler more frequently, please talk to your pharmacist, contact your GP or NHS 111.

08/04/2025

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08/04/2025

https://www.spenpcn.nhs.uk/2025/04/08/kirklees-families-together-support-for-children-young-people-and-families/

Families Together is designed to bring services together to work with families from conception, through childhood, into adolescence and up to 25 years if that young person has SEND (special…