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Hepatitis – ‘its closer than you think’ say Kirklees public health specialists
Thursday 26 July 2012Public health specialists in Kirklees are supporting this year’s World Hepatitis Day and its theme ‘it’s closer than you think’ – which highlights how the virus is becoming more prevalent and aims to encourage more people to get...[more]
Public meetings arranged to discuss changes to local hospital services
Friday 20 July 2012Two public meetings have been arranged for patients and the public to discuss proposed changes to eye care (ophthalmology), orthopaedics and neurological rehabilitation services provided by The Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS...[more]
Have your say on hospital proposals for eye care, orthopaedics and rehabilitation
Tuesday 17 July 2012Proposals for improving ophthalmology (eye care), orthopaedics (bones and joints) and neurological rehabilitation services at Mid Yorkshire Hospitals have been published this week.Patients and local people are being invited to...[more]
Yorkshire and the Humber NHS 111 Provider Named
Tuesday 17 July 2012NHS Commissioners in Yorkshire and the Humber have today (16 July) announced the partnership of Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust and Local Care Direct as the preferred provider to deliver the new NHS 111 service for the...[more]
Euro 2012 domestic violence campaign
Thursday 07 June 2012Football fans are being urged to kick domestic violence into touch during this summer's European Championships - or face paying the penalty. West Yorkshire Police have teamed up with local partners, including NHS Kirklees, to...[more]
First six pharmacies in Kirklees sign up to lifestyle initiative
Tuesday 29 May 2012Free services to help people live healthier lifestyles will be available at six pharmacies in Kirklees which have become Healthy Living Pharmacies (HLP) in a new NHS initiative.
Local people will be able to call in at their...[more]
Kirklees health director honoured with coveted torchbearer role
Wednesday 16 May 2012Dr Judith Hooper, Director of Public Health at NHS Kirklees has been chosen to perform the coveted role of Olympic Torchbearer.
Dr Hooper has been picked from thousands of NHS nominees to play a part in history, by taking part...[more]
