Trinity Medical Centre Wakefield

12/05/2026

12/05/2026

Happy International Nurses’ Day 💜

Today is a chance to recognise and thank all our nurses for the care, compassion, and dedication they show every day.

Whether supporting patients, working behind the scenes, or helping colleagues, your work makes a real difference to people’s lives.

Thank you for everything you do, today and every day. Wakefield Practice Resource Page

12/05/2026

Free NHS Lung Health Checks – supported by your GP practice

If you’re aged 55–74 and currently smoke or have smoked in the past, you may be invited for a free NHS Lung Health Check as part of the Wakefield Lung Cancer Screening Programme.

- A simple phone call (around 20 minutes)

- A chance to talk about your lung health

- Some people may be offered a lung scan, but not everyone will need one

- Plenty of time to ask questions

Finding lung cancer early makes treatment more effective, even before symptoms appear.

If you’re eligible, you will receive an invitation by text or letter from the Lung Health Check
team.

Invitations are being sent out gradually, so don’t worry if you haven’t heard yet.

Learn more on the Conexus Healthcare website: https://conexus-healthcare.org/patients/nhs-lung-health-checks/

12/05/2026

National Salt Awareness Week.

Eating too much salt doesn’t just raise blood pressure, it also puts extra strain on your heart, brain, kidneys and blood vessels. This increases the risk of stroke, heart attack, kidney disease and other serious conditions.

Most of the salt we eat isn’t added at home; it’s already in everyday foods. The average person in the UK eats around 8.4g a day, well above the recommended 6g limit.

Cutting back on salt is one of the easiest ways to look after your health. Small changes, like choosing lower‑salt options and adding less at the table, can make a real difference. But we also need the food industry and government to reduce salt in the foods we buy.

This week let’s share the facts and support efforts to Salt It Out for good.

Visit https://www.actiononsalt.org.uk/salthealth/ for tips on how to cut down on salt.

11/05/2026

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week.

This year’s theme is Action.

Awareness matters, but real change happens when we take action too.

We’ve come a long way in how we talk about and support mental health, but we can’t afford to go backwards. There’s still a lot we can do to help prevent people becoming unwell in the first place.
If you or someone you know needs support, the NHS has free resources available, including:

• NHS mental health services – information, support and urgent help: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/

• NHS Talking Therapies (IAPT) – self‑referral for anxiety, depression and other common mental health problems:

https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/mental-health/find-an-nhs-talking-therapies-service
• NHS Every Mind Matters – tips to improve your mental wellbeing: https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/
• 111 for urgent mental health help 24/7

Even small steps can make a difference, for ourselves and for others.

10/05/2026

If you need urgent medical help but you're not sure where to go, use 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place for you.

Call, go online or use the NHS App.

➡️ nhs.uk/111

09/05/2026

Saturday and Sundays

🤒 Feel unwell today?

👩‍⚕️ Call GP Care Wakefield between 9am and 5pm Saturdays and 9am and 1pm Sundays

📲 Phone our practice number as usual & your call will be diverted to GP Care Wakefield.

✅ Advice, prescription & a face-to-face appointment if you need one.

08/05/2026

May is Coeliac Awareness Month.

Coeliac disease is a lifelong autoimmune condition where the body reacts to gluten. It can cause a wide range of symptoms, from tummy pain and bloating to fatigue, weight loss, and skin problems. Many people live with symptoms for years before getting a diagnosis.

If you think you might have coeliac disease, it’s important not to remove gluten from your diet until you’ve spoken to a healthcare professional, as this can affect test results.
Reliable information and support are available here:

NHS – Coeliac disease symptoms, testing and treatment
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coeliac-disease/

NHS – Gluten‑free diet guidance
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/gluten-free-diet/

Raising awareness helps more people get diagnosed sooner and feel better faster.

07/05/2026

🌟 Your Feedback Matters – Thank You! 🌟

We are proud to share some of the wonderful feedback we’ve received from our patients at Trinity Medical Centre. Your kind words mean so much to our whole team and help us continue to provide the best possible care 💙

Here’s a snapshot of what you've been saying:
✨ Patients feel listened to, respected and truly cared for, with many highlighting how our clinicians take time to understand individual concerns and provide personalised care.
✨ Our team has been described as kind, approachable and professional, helping patients feel at ease—even during difficult or anxious moments.
✨ Many of you appreciated being treated with dignity and compassion, with clear explanations and a supportive approach to your health needs.
✨ Our reception and support staff were praised for being friendly, helpful and well organised, ensuring a smooth and positive experience from start to finish.
✨ We’re especially pleased to hear that patients value our team’s efforts to be thorough, attentive and reassuring, helping you feel confident in your care.

💬 “I feel at ease and know that I’m listened to.”
💬 “Professional, caring and respectful from start to finish.”
💬 “Made me feel comfortable, understood and supported.”

👏 A huge thank you to all our staff for their continued dedication—and to our patients for taking the time to share your experiences.

Your feedback helps us learn, grow and continue delivering high-quality care to our community.

💙

07/05/2026

May is Stroke Awareness Month.

You can spot the main signs of a stroke by remembering FAST:

Face – Has one side dropped? The person might not be able to smile, or their eye or mouth may look uneven.

Arms – Can they lift both arms and keep them up? One arm may feel weak or numb.

Speech – Is their speech slurred, unclear, or are they unable to speak? They might also struggle to understand what you’re saying.

Time – If you notice any of these signs, call 999 straight away.

Knowing FAST can save a life.

More information:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stroke/symptoms/
https://www.stroke.org.uk/stroke-awareness-month