Lepton and Kirkheaton Surgeries

20/03/2026

🌸CERVICAL SCREENING DROP-IN 🌸
Mobile Screening Van – No Appointment Needed

Mobile Screening Van
📍 Location:
Monday 23 March, 9.30am – 12.30pm at Clare Hill Community Centre,
Clare Hill, Huddersfield, HD1 5BS.

Monday 23 March, 1.30pm – 4.30pm at Al-Hikmah Centre, Batley WF17 7AA.

Monday 30 March, 9.30 – 12.30pm at Ravensthorpe Community Centre,
24 Garden Street, Ravensthorpe, Dewsbury WF13 3AR.

Monday 30 March, 1.30pm - 4.30pm at Accu Football Stadium, Stadium Way, Huddersfield HD1 6PG.

Monday 13 April, 9.30am – 12.30pm at Jubilee Centre, Market Street,
Paddock, Huddersfield HD1 4SH.

Monday 13 April, 1.30pm – 4pm at Chestnut Centre, 2A Chestnut Street,
Huddersfield HD2 1HJ.

For more information about cervical screening: Search for NHS cervical screening

Find out about the NHS cervical screening programme (previously called a smear test), including when it's offered, how to book, what happens and getting your results.

13/01/2026

Thank you for your kind words and great support.

20/12/2025

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It's often so hard to know when you might need to contact your GP surgery for advice about a cough or chest infection; or even pneumonia; should you just sit...

19/12/2025

With the significant rise in flu and covid cases, we are now advising any patient attending with respiratory illness to please wear a face mask that covers their mouth and nose, whilst they are in the surgery building, whether that be in waiting room, corridor or in consultation with their clinician.

We are kindly asking our patients to take this precautionary step to help keep other patients, our staff and the community safe, whilst being mindful of the wishes of many not to become unwell, at any time, but especially at this time of year. Thank you.

17/07/2025

🎉 Great News!

We are thrilled to share the results from this year's GP Patient Survey! 🙌

The feedback indicates that we are rated above both the regional and national averages in several key areas, including:

✅ Listening to our patients
✅ Treating patients with care and concern
✅ Building trust and confidence
✅ Meeting patient needs
✅ Providing an overall positive experience

A huge thank you to our amazing Team for their unwavering dedication, and to our patients for their kind words and support. 💙

24/06/2025

Further to the media covergae about weight loss injections, There is a very strict CRITERIA FOR WEIGHT LOSS INJECTIONS ON THE NHS and GPs cannot yet prescribe them.

17/06/2025

If you are living with or affected by any life limiting illness, call us for advice and guidance and support.

Call us on: 01484 557 910

https://www.thekirkwood.org.uk/

12/06/2025

1 in 4 of us experience problems with our psychological (mental) wellbeing at some point in our lives

https://kirklees-talkingtherapies.nhs.uk/?fbclid=IwY2xjawK3h5lleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBqM1BZczJ3MzNtRlBHNWRKAR7UJFulZT9uOrq1VmKKBv5xBj9CzGnCX2XGC3a080gilNyjghC1jaVyasirRA_aem_sZB1yYM9nd6ZNojjfpWYDw

You do not need to try and cope on your own. If you live in Kirklees and are over the age of 17, this service can help.

Looking for free, confidential mental health support in Kirklees? NHS Talking Therapies offers evidence-based therapies such as CBT and counselling for anxiety, depression, and more. Our workshops are tailored to your needs, providing you with the tools to take control of your mental health. NHS Kir...

06/06/2025

NHS Waiting Times – June 2025
📍 Calderdale & Huddersfield Hospitals
🏥 Information for Patients at Lepton and Kirkheaton Surgeries

Dear Patients,

We know that long hospital waiting times can be frustrating. Below is the latest average waiting time (in weeks) for each specialty at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Trust as of June 2025. This may help you plan and manage expectations if you’re waiting for a hospital appointment or referral.

🔹 Longest Waiting Times

Oral Surgery – 50 weeks

General Medicine – 45 weeks

ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat) – 44 weeks

Nephrology – 44 weeks

Neurology – 35 weeks

🔹 Moderate Waiting Times

Rheumatology / Clinical Haematology – 31 weeks

Dermatology – 29 weeks

Gastroenterology / Maxillo-Facial Surgery – 27 weeks

Pain Management – 26 weeks

Geriatric / Respiratory Medicine – 25 weeks

Gynaecology – 24 weeks

Hepatology / Paediatrics – 19 weeks

🔹 Shorter Waiting Times

Plastic / Paediatric Surgery / Colorectal Surgery – 18 weeks

MSK / Chemical Pathology – 17 weeks

Endocrinology – 16 weeks

Cardiology / Ophthalmology / Vascular Surgery / Paediatric Trauma & Ortho – 14 weeks

General Surgery – 13 weeks

Trauma & Orthopaedics – 12 weeks

Paediatric Urology – 11 weeks

Urology – 6 weeks.

We employ around 6,000 staff who deliver compassionate care from our two main hospitals, Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary as well as in community sights, health centres and in patients’ homes.

04/06/2025

A local support group based in Kirklees and Calderdale for people with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.), also known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) or ME/CFS, and their carers and loved ones.
https://kcimesg.co.uk/?fbclid=IwY2xjawKtAYlleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHtp-L8NGjj5i8QqZDeKpwiyKXhE_gDQfu_pw6M_iXYyP7A79n1nFycKX5WwT_aem_EFkiQRhRs9NWL1NIpLHB4Q

Kirklees and Calderdale Independent ME Support Group (KCIMESG) is a local support group based in Kirklees and Calderdale for people with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.), also known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) or ME/CFS, and their carers and loved ones.

29/05/2025

Although we don’t prescribe weight loss injections, we will support you loosing weight in various ways.

11/01/2025

🌟 Happy International Thank You Day! Today, we want to say a huge THANK YOU to all our amazing NHS staff who work tirelessly to care for us. 🏥💙 From doctors and nurses to support staff, your dedication makes a difference every day. 🙌

Let’s flood the comments with gratitude! Tell us about your NHS hero you’d like to thank. 💬👇