King's Medical Practice

27/02/2026

Free Karting Championship event for veterans.

Taking place in Leeds 23.06.2026!

26/02/2026

🎉Wakefield Growing Healthy 0-19 Team have a free NHS App for parents and carers. 🎉

With screen reader, language translation, and customisable text, it makes information easy for everyone.

Download now - it's free! 📲

👉Download the app here: https://hdftchildrenshealthservice.co.uk/download-our-app/

25/02/2026

The month of Ramadan has begun. Participating Muslims won't eat or drink between dawn or sunset. Other acts of worship, such as prayer, reading the Qur'an and charity also take place during Ramadan.

Ramadan Mubarak to all of our community who are observing this month!

24/02/2026

Millions of people are using the NHS App to manage their health the easy way, from ordering a prescription, booking appointments to checking their records.
Find out more at: nhs.uk/app

24/02/2026

February is LGBTQ+ History Month!

LGBTQ+ people have always been part of our societies, but often their stories are hidden and go untold.

This month is an opportunity to celebrate those stories and continue campaigning for progress.

23/02/2026

23/02/2026

This week is Eating Disorders Awareness Week.

Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that disrupt a person's relationship with food, body image and overall wellbeing. They are not a choice or a phase but complex conditions influenced by psychological, biological and social factors..

This years theme for Eating Disorder Awareness Week is the importance of community in supporting with an eating disorder.

Community can include family, friends and other support networks such as in-person or online groups. These relationships can help someone with an eating disorder feel less alone, understood and supported throughout their journey.

Recognising the signs - spotting the early signs of an eating disorder can lead to better outcomes for both mental and physical health. It is important to remember that eating disorders don't have a single look. Some common indicators include:

*Fixation with food or body image: constant thoughts about weight, calories or appearance.
*Changes in eating habits - skipping meals, restrictive diets or unusual eating behaviours.
*Physical symptoms - tiredness, noticeable weight changes, dizziness or frequent stomach issues.
*Behavioural changes - avoiding meals with others, secrecy around eating or excessive exercise.
*Emotional changes - increased anxiety or depression, irritability and becoming withdrawn.

Help and support is available at:

Beat, the UK's Eating Disorder Charity https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk

NHS
https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/behaviours/eating-disorders/overview/

Mind
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/eating-problems/useful-contacts/

Struggling with an eating disorder? Caring for someone who is? Beat is here to support you.

22/02/2026

At King's Medical Practice, we're actively supporting Jess's Rule.
If a patient presents three times with the same symptoms or concerns, particularly if symptoms unexpectedly persist, escalate or remain unexplained, we will:
*Reflect
*Review
*Rethink

For more information follow the link below:
https://www.england.nhs.uk/.../jesss-rule-three-strikes.../

21/02/2026

❤️National Heart Month❤️

National Heart Month is observed throughout February to raise awareness about heart health and the importance of preventing heart disease. It encourages individuals to take proactive steps towards maintaining a healthy heart, such as:

🥕eating a balanced diet
🚴‍♂️exercising regularly
❗️understanding risk factors

The NHS promotes healthy living measures and provides practical advice on healthier lifestyle choices.

For more information visit: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronary-heart-disease/prevention/

20/02/2026

Our next Patient Participation Meeting is 3rd March. Contact our reception team if you'd like to attend.

12/02/2026

The King Street walk-in centre🚶‍♀️in Wakefield provides care for people with urgent health needs, without the need for an appointment, at times when they may not be able to see their GP.

The Wakefield District Health & Care Partnership wants to hear from patients and local people about how they use the walk-in centre, what works well and where there might be opportunities to improve the service.

Your views will help those who plan care in Wakefield District understand local needs and shape future services in line with the latest NHS guidance.

Please tell us what you think by completing our short survey: http://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/KingStreetWalkIn/

If you would like help to complete the survey or would like it in a different format, please contact: wyicb-wak.engagement@nhs.net or call: 01924 213050.