Skelmanthorpe Family Doctors

05/03/2026

📢 Phlebotomy Service Update

Routine drop-in blood tests provided by Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust are now located at the Southgate Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) on the University of Huddersfield campus.

🕒 Opening times: Monday–Friday 9:00am–12:30pm and 1:00pm–3:30pm.
📄 Please bring the blood test form given to you by your GP or healthcare professional.
⚠️ This clinic cannot see children under 10 years old.

Patients who previously attended Daphne Steele for blood tests will be redirected to the Southgate CDC, located just across from the building.

28/02/2026

📱The NHS App

The NHS App helps you get well, stay well, and manage your healthcare easily and securely.

It's a simple and secure way to:
• 💊Order repeat prescriptions
• 🔎Find NHS services near you
• 📋View your GP health record
• 🔔Receive reminders and messages
• ➕And much more

The NHS App is free and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

🤝 Need Help Getting Started?

We have two NHS App Ambassadors at the surgery — Joseph and Abi — who are more than happy to help you set up the app.

If you have any questions, they can answer them or direct you to the right place to get the information you need.

Download the NHS App today or access the same services online at:
www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/

20/02/2026

🌍 20 February – World Day of Social Justice

Today, recognised by the United Nations, is a reminder that everyone deserves fairness, dignity, and equal access to care.

At Skelmanthorpe Family Doctors, we’re committed to treating every patient with respect and compassion 💙

👉 Follow the link below to read more:

16 February 2026 - World Day of Social Justice, observed every 20 February by the United Nations, stands as a global reminder of our shared demand for fairness, dignity, and equity.

20/02/2026

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13/02/2026

📣 Calling Unpaid Carers in Kirklees

Are you supporting a family member, friend or neighbour? We want to make sure you’re getting the right support.

The team at Carers Count are inviting unpaid carers in Kirklees to complete a short anonymous survey. Your feedback will help shape and improve local services for carers.

📝 The survey includes 9 open-ended questions and only takes a few minutes to complete.

👉 What do unpaid carers in Kirklees need? – Fill in the form: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=T3PQYc5_Y0C2OAmsWtWkP1ODNZfHCwRNlXkbdRse_Y5UOERIQldDTEExOFM3MTQxRUE3TDI3TTlXTC4u&route=shorturl

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💚 Building Resilience Session for Carers

Delivered by Kirklees Wellness Service

📅 Tuesday 24th February 2026
⏰ 10:30am–12:30pm
📍 CLEAR, Lion Chambers, John William Street, Huddersfield

To book your place, please call 01484 234095 or visit www.kirkleeswellnessservice.co.uk

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You can read more about carer support, upcoming events and helpful resources on our noticeboard in the waiting room 💙

11/02/2026

🧪 National HIV Testing Week | 9–15 February 2026

National HIV Testing Week is here — an annual campaign encouraging regular HIV testing across England. This year’s theme is “I Test”, highlighting the many personal reasons people choose to get tested.

People are encouraged to order a free HIV test kit from freetesting.hiv or choose any testing option that works best for them.

You can also get involved by accessing campaign resources, social media materials and briefing packs from hperesources.org.uk.

Follow the link below to read more:

Order a free HIV test kit delivered discreetly to your home. Test yourself and get reliable results in 72 hours. Powered by SH:24.

11/02/2026

🌟 Children’s Mental Health Week 2026 🌟

This week we’re supporting Place2Be in raising awareness of the importance of children and young people’s mental health.

The theme this year is “This is My Place”, encouraging us all to help children feel they belong in the spaces and communities around them. Place2Be has created a range of free resources for families, schools, community groups and workplaces to explore and use throughout the week.

Let’s continue working together to create supportive, welcoming environments where every child feels safe, valued and included.

Follow the link below to read more:

Place2Be's official Children's Mental Health Week exists to empower, equip and give a voice to all children and young people in the UK.

06/02/2026

Today is the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Ge***al Mutilation (FGM) 2026!

FGM is a harmful practice and a serious violation of the rights and wellbeing of girls and women.

Ending FGM requires continued awareness, commitment and community action.

👉 Follow the link below to read more:

6 February 2026 marks the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Ge***al Mutilation (FGM). As we move closer to the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, progress towards ending FGM remains at a critical juncture. FGM is a serious violation of the rights and well-being of girls and women, with...

06/02/2026

Yesterday was Time to Talk Day 💬

A reminder that talking about mental health matters. This year’s theme was Brave the Big Talk - encouraging open, honest conversations about how we’re really feeling.

Even a small chat can make a big difference.

👉 Follow the link to the Mind page to read more:

The next Time To Talk Day is on 5 February 2026. Download our resources, and find out how to start a life changing conversation about mental health.

06/02/2026

💊 Did you know?

You can now get the contraceptive pill and emergency contraception directly from your local pharmacy without needing to see a GP or nurse for a prescription.

Find a pharmacy near you offering this NHS service here:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/pharmacies/find-a-pharmacy-offering-contraceptive-pill-without-prescription/

04/02/2026

World Cancer Day – 4th February 2026 🎗️

World Cancer Day is an international day to raise awareness about cancer, encourage prevention and support access to life-saving care.

The theme for 2025–2027, “United by Unique”, reminds us that every person’s experience with cancer is different. Behind each diagnosis is a unique story and a people-centred approach to care leads to the best outcomes.

For more information, visit:

An international awareness day led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) to raise worldwide attention and inspire action for a cancer-free future.

04/02/2026

📢 Creative Health & Social Prescribing – Drop-In

Skelmanthorpe Library is hosting a Creative Health & Social Prescribing Drop-In on Monday, the 23rd February, 10:30 AM–12 PM.

✨ Take part in a Mandala Stones session:

Learn to use dotting tools and acrylic paints

Create your own mandala design step by step

Or just drop by to meet Social Prescriber Ali Bramald and find out how social prescribing can connect you to local services and activities to support your health and wellbeing.

📞 For more info: 07581 472842