Slaithwaite Health Centre

02/02/2026

It's a new month, and we've got an action-packed week to kick off February! You can...

🧘‍♂️ Focus on your wellbeing with Meditation or Tai Chi
☕ Enjoy a hot drink and great company at our Evening Coffee and Chats
💬 Get peer support at our Ladies Mental Health or Male Carers Groups
🖥️ Boost your digital know-how at our Digital Drop-In
..and much more! Take a look at the image below or visit our website for everything we've got coming up this month: https://f.mtr.cool/cixjidyhsu

30/01/2026

30/01/2026

29/01/2026

New data shows around 1 in 4 young people leave school without protection against HPV (human papillomavirus).

Left school? You can get the HPV vaccine at your GP practice until the age of 25.

Still in school? Catch-up is offered by SAIS (school-age vaccination) teams.

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/hpv-vaccine/

28/01/2026

We are now offering service users specialist employment support.

Trained employment advisors will now be able to work jointly with therapists to support individuals to recover with their mental health and move into meaningful and sustainable work.

For more information on what support is available or to book for an initial assessment please contact us on 01484 343 700 or visit our website www.kirklees-talkingtherapies.nhs.uk

28/01/2026

Unfortunately the practice is experiencing critical IT issues. The issue has been reported and is a national problem. The issue is been addressed as critical priority
We hope to have an update shortly
Thank you for your understanding

27/01/2026

24/01/2026

Sometimes a person with dementia will behave in ways that are difficult to understand in the late afternoon or early evening. This is known as 'Sundowning'.

Sundowning can happen at any stage of dementia but is more common during the middle stage and later stages.

Click here for more information, and tips for reducing sundowning: http://spkl.io/6180AWvsK

24/01/2026

Are you an unpaid carer?
Join our Carers Wellbeing Sessions — a friendly, supportive space to connect with others who understand what caring is really like.

Share experiences
Learn ways to manage stress
Focus on your own wellbeing

Sessions are running in Huddersfield, Mirfield and Dewsbury, with a focus on resilience and supporting people affected by memory deterioration.

For further information and to book your place on a session just contact the Wellness Service:
Call: 01484 234095
Email: wellness.service@kirklees.gov.uk

24/01/2026

21/01/2026

New Art Therapy Group for Women in Kirklees - starts Thursdays at Dewsbury from Feb 2026.

Looking for a gentle, supportive space just for you?
Our new Art Therapy Group at our Dewsbury centre offers women a safe, welcoming environment to explore mental health and emotional wellbeing through creative expression.

Led by a registered art therapist, this group focuses on:
➡️Self-expression and emotional support
➡️Improving wellbeing through art making
➡️Connection with other women in a calm, non-judgemental space

✨ No art experience needed — there’s no “right” way to create.
✨ All materials provided.
✨ You’re welcome just as you are.

We are currently gathering interest for this group (so no exact dates or times have been set yet). If you fancy joining us, please email sophie.norgrove@womencentre.org.uk or call 01484 450866 to register your interest.

19/01/2026

Good Morning!
We are now open again! If you have sent a self-referral or left us a voicemail over the weekend then our admin team will be in contact this week.
If you would like to make a referral, then you can refer online via our website at www.kirklees-talkingtherapies.nhs.uk or by calling us on 01484 343700.