On May 10 2018, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care wrote to NHS England, NHS Improvement, Calderdale and Greater Huddersfield CCGs and the Joint Overview and Scrutiny Committee in relation to the proposed reconfiguration of hospital and community services for Calderdale and Huddersfield. In that letter he requested a progress report on the… Continue Reading
Most of us welcome hot weather, but when it’s too hot for too long there are health risks.We’re in the middle of a heatwave and it doesn’t seem to be cooling down anytime soon. Make sure the hot weather doesn’t harm you or anyone you know. Why is a heatwave a problem? The main risks… Continue Reading
At it’s June Governing Body Meeting Calderdale CCG endorsed the Department of Health recommendations on gluten free prescribing. The CCG recommends that only bread loaves and mixes are prescribed to patients who have been diagnosed with Coeliac Disease. Further work is taking place nationally to cease the prescription of all other products by the end… Continue Reading
GP practices Most GP practices in Calderdale will close at 6.00pm on Friday 25 May until 8.00am on Tuesday 29 May. GP practices will hand over to out-of-hours services provided by West Yorkshire Urgent Care. Patients can get appointments with out-of-hours GP services by calling NHS111 on weekends and bank holidays. Contact your local practice for information on Bank Holiday… Continue Reading
Diabetes UK suggest that if you do choose to fast during Ramadan, then you should consult your doctor beforehand. If after consulting with your doctor, you decide to fast during Ramadan: If you are taking insulin, you will require less insulin before the start of the fast The type of insulin may also need changing… Continue Reading
The following statement has been issued on behalf of Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust; NHS Greater Huddersfield Clinical Commissioning Group; and NHS Calderdale Clinical Commissioning Group. “We have today received a copy of the Independent Reconfiguration Panel’s report to the Secretary of State and his letter of response. “We note the views of the… Continue Reading
This year’s Tour de Yorkshire rolls into Calderdale on Sunday 6 May. Race schedule Stage 1: Thursday 3 May – Beverley to Doncaster Stage 2: Friday 4 May – Barnsley to Ilkley Stage 3: Saturday 5 May – Richmond to Scarborough Stage 4: Sunday 6 May – Halifax to Leeds, 189.5km (117.7 miles) The Piece… Continue Reading
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