Lepton and Kirkheaton Surgeries

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. 💬👇

18/11/2024

18/11/2024 - Unfortunately we are experiencing some network performance issues this morning which is impacting our ability to connect patients on the phone and access the clinical systems.

We would like to apologise for any inconvenience, our IT teams are working to resolve the issue as soon as possible.

Waiting times will be longer than usual, if you do not have an urgent issue to discuss, we would advise that you wait until after 1pm to contact the surgery.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

15/11/2024

https://www.facebook.com/Kirklees.TalkingTherapies

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

27/10/2024

A trusted resource for parents, carers, and young people

Healthier Together - a West Yorkshire Partnership. The website provides advice for parents, young people and pregnant women, and clinical resources to support healthcare professionals

18/10/2024

World Menopause Day, 18th October

For 2024, World Menopause Day focuses on Menopause Hormone Therapy to help and support women experiencing the menopause. With 50% of the population being affected by menopause at some point in their lives, we can help to improve that transition.
https://www.imsociety.org/education/world-menopause-day/?v=7885444af42e

You might be surprised to learn that the majority of women will experience some form of symptoms of the menopause between the ages of 45 and 51. These physical and mental burdens can take their toll on relationships, work and home life. If you’re struggling, please do make an appointment with our nurse / GP

World Menopause Day is held every year on the 18th October. The purpose of the day is to raise awareness on the menopause and support options for improving health and wellbeing.