Skelmanthorpe Family Doctors

20/11/2025

Today is Carers Rights Day. To get involved and help to make sure more carers are aware of their rights and feel empowered to use them click on the link.

Carers Rights Day is about raising awareness of the rights the UK’s 5.8 million unpaid carers are entitled to, and to help them get the support they need and the recognition they deserve.

05/11/2025

NOTICE OF INTERNAL MAINTAINANCE AND REPAIR WORK TO THE RECEPTION AREA AT SKELMANTHORPE FAMILY DOCTORS

WORK IS PLANNED TO BEGIN ON 17TH NOVEMBER TO REPAIR DRAINS AND REPLACE FLOORING TO THE RECEPTION AREA AT SKELMANTHORPE SURGERY. THIS WILL CAUSE MAJOR DISRUPTION AND WILL AFFECT OUR STAFF. WE ASK THAT YOU BEAR WITH US WHILST THIS WORK IS UNDERWAY.

THERE WILL ALSO BE OTHER PARTS OF THE SURGERY THAT WILL BE REPAINTED FOLLOWING THE RECENT ROOFWORKS. THIS WILL BE COMPLETED OUT OF BUSINESS HOURS SO AS TO CAUSE MINIMAL DISRUPTION TO OUR PATIENTS.
THANK YOU

21/10/2025

21/10/2025

New Carers Wellness Service Sessions:

Provided by Kirklees Wellness Service, the 'Caring for someone with memory deterioration' sessions are aimed at building resilience, understanding the complex emotions around your caring role, and providing simple tips and practical coping mechanisms. Please find below details of the sessions running in November and December:

Friday 28th November 2025
10:30am-12:30pm
Brian Jackson House
2 New North Parade
Huddersfield
HD1 5JP

Wednesday 10th December 2025
1:00pm-2:30pm
Microsoft Teams
Virtual

For more information or to book your place, please contact Kirklees Wellness Service directly on 01484 234 095 or by emailing wellness.service@kirklees.gov.uk

09/10/2025

Tomorrow is World Mental Health Day.
If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, you are not alone, and there are places you can go to get help.
Click on the link to find out more;

World Mental Health Day is celebrated every year on 10 October. The theme is set by the World Federation of Mental Health.

04/10/2025

Thank you to everyone who attended our first flu clinic this Saturday and braved the weather! 💉🌧️

A big thank you to our wonderful clinical and admin team who gave up their Saturday to help — we really appreciate your hard work and support. 👏💙

If you haven’t yet booked your flu vaccination, please call us on 01484 503515 to arrange an appointment. 📞💉

Just a quick reminder for those attending upcoming clinics: due to essential roof work at the practice, parking is limited. 🚧 Please walk if you’re able and it’s safe to do so, and arrive at your appointment time to help things run smoothly. ⏰

Many thanks,
Skelmanthorpe Family Doctors.

01/10/2025

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to create awareness, honour the millions of lives affected by breast cancer and reaffirm our global commitment to equitable access to care and improved survival for all. This year, we highlight the theme: Every Story is Unique, Every Journey Matters.

25/09/2025

We are now a trained provider of the C-Card Scheme! To register just pop into the Surgery at Skelmanthorpe and ask for the C-Card staff member at reception. This service is offered in a discreet, confidential manner.
Click on the link to find out more.

The C-Card Scheme is a free and confidential service for young people aged 13-24 living in Bradford, Kirklees, Stockport, Tameside, Wigan and Leigh. Once you register for a C-Card you will have access to free condoms, femidoms, dams, l**e and pregnancy tests.

24/09/2025

If you are visiting Skelmanthorpe Surgery for a Flu vaccination please be aware that, due to essential roofing works, car park space is limited. Please walk if you are able to and it is safe to do so. Thank you

23/09/2025

Are health challenges making work, training or volunteering difficult for you? Wellness Works is here to help!

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18/09/2025

Tomorrow is Youth Mental Health Day.

Mental health concerns for young people have multiplied in recent times. Today, 1 in 5, 8-25-year-olds have a diagnosable mental health disorder. Yet, only 40% are able to access effective treatment.

Though times continue to be difficult, Youth Mental Health Day 2025 (YMHD 2025) is here to provide hope and positivity. By getting young people engaged in discussions and activities about how to improve their mental health, YMHD aims to give young people a voice and agency to take steps towards their own and their peers' positive mental health.

For more information, click the link

Join us on 19th September: this year’s YMHD theme, Share Support, encourages us all to connect, share, and access clinically-informed mental health resources.

29/08/2025

ToothPASTE is a free, online resource developed with parents and professionals to support autistic children’s oral health and also relevant to many children with additional needs. It includes small, practical steps to help with toothbrushing, reducing sugary foods and drinks, and attending dental appointments.

Advice and support for families of young autistic children to care for their teeth and gums.