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Pharmacy First in Wakefield District showcased in blog

The Chief Pharmaceutical Officer for England visited Wakefield District to see the progress of a…
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Stay Protected this Winter: Essential vaccinations for 2024

As the colder months approach, it’s crucial to ensure that you and your loved ones…
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Non-emergency Patient Transport – have your say

NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (WY ICB) would like to know how people travel…
The Children’s Observation Hub in Wakefield District was a finalist in the HSJ Patient Safety Awards 2024 The Hub had been shortlisted in both the Improving Care for Children and Young People Initiative of the Year and Primary Care Initiative of the Year categories. The organisations involved include NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board, Conexus Healthcare CIC and Wakefield District Health and Care Partnership.

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Children’s Observation Hub finalist in two categories at the HSJ Patient Safety Awards

The Children’s Observation Hub, a project that supports local families with advice, treatment, and reassurance…
Symptoms worse since they got home from school? If it's something you'd usually talk to your GP about, talk to GP Care Wakefield this evening for help and advice. Just call your GP practice and the call comes straight through to us. NHS logo and GP Care Wakefield logos with an image of a parent or carer and child.

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Child feeling unwell when your GP surgery is closed?

Appointments are still available on evenings and weekends if you need one, as children head…
Councillor Maureen Cummings having her blood pressure checked at an event.

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Know Your Numbers Week 2024: How blood pressure checks can save lives

People in Wakefield District are being encouraged to get their blood pressure checked as part…
A photograph of a mother sat in a garden holding her baby boy triplets and smiling.

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“Three little miracles”: BaBi Wakefield welcomes first set of triplets into the world-leading research study

Three boys from Knottingley are the first set of triplets to be born into the…
A photo of somebody accessing 111 online using a laptop. Text reads: Need urgent medical help over the bank holiday weekend? Use 111 online first.

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Get the help you need during the bank holiday

The NHS in Wakefield District is urging people to plan ahead for their healthcare needs…
HSJ Awards 2024 Delighted to be a Finalist Early Intervention and Prevention for Children, Young People and Families Award

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Wakefield Families Together shortlisted for the 2024 HSJ Awards – setting the standard for early intervention and prevention for children, young people and families

A partnership that aims to give every child in Wakefield District the best start in…
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