Spen Health and Wellbeing Primary Care Network

05/01/2026

Everyone severely affected by mental illness deserves a good quality of life, no matter their circumstance 💜

29/12/2025

‘One day I went to visit, and she didn’t remember me. I said who I was and she said, “I’ve got a nephew called Jon. He’s a famous actor”.
‘I was very upset, and when I went home I told my son that my aunt had forgotten me.

‘He said, “No, Dad. She remembers you. She just doesn’t recognise you”.’

Our wonderful Ambassador, Sir Jonathan Pryce opens up to the Daily Mail about his family’s experience of dementia.

In memory of his Aunt Mair, Sir Jonathan is sharing his story - because it will take a society to beat dementia.

29/12/2025

Some people choose not to drink alcohol, and no matter the reason, their choice deserves respect 🫶

Don't pressure others into drinking or question their decision this festive season.

Be kind and respect boundaries ❤️

24/12/2025

Don't forget to book your free Christmas Day Dinner at the Longcauseway Church in Dewsbury!

Don't spend Christmas Day alone. Contact Dewsbury Cares Community Group to book your free Christmas dinner as well as gifts from Santa and entertainment!

24/12/2025

Free wellbeing event on the 8th of January at Batley Community Centre. Head on down any time between 10.15 and 13.15.

15/12/2025

❄️ Stay safe from falls this winter! ❄️

The Association of Ambulance Chief Executives (AACE), Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) and British Geriatrics Society (BGS) have shared vital advice to help prevent falls and know what to do if one happens.

If you fall:
• Stay calm and check for injuries before moving.
• If you can get up: roll onto your side, push up to hands and knees, use sturdy furniture to bring one foot flat, and stand slowly.
• If you can’t get up: use your phone or pendant alarm, call for help, try to attract attention, keep warm, and move gently to support circulation.

For full guidance and practical steps, head to 👉 https://aace.org.uk/news/winter-falls-advice/

🚨 Call 999 immediately if the person can’t get up, is confused, drowsy, vomiting, or has a suspected head, neck, back or hip injury, or severe bleeding.

Stay safe, stay warm! ❄️💙

15/12/2025

Christmas can be tough, especially if you’re struggling with your mental health or feeling lonely.

Social pressures, financial pressures, family conflict. These things can start to affect your wellbeing and snowball into something bigger.

But you’re not alone.

We’re here to support you in the lead up to Christmas and afterwards. Our Support Line is open until 2pm on Wednesday 24 December and reopens again on Monday 29 December.

You can call on 0300 102 1234. Or join our peer support community, Side by Side, open all year.

Please share this so people who feel alone know where to turn.

Samaritans, Campaign Against Living Miserably C.A.L.L and The Mix will be open while we’re closed.

15/12/2025

15/12/2025

15/12/2025

Cases of flu and RSV are rising at the moment. 🤧

Here's a reminder of how to avoid catching something, and what will help prevent you passing it on if you do.

Visit our blog post to find out more: https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/12/02/how-to-avoid-catching-flu-covid-19-and-other-respiratory-illnesses-this-winter/

11/12/2025

Just a reminder, today is the day! Head on down to Heckmondwike Library for your free Creative and Wellbeing workshop at 11am.

Free creative workshop helping you to relax, be mindful and destress! Drop by and see our Social Prescriber, Rehana, at Heckmondwike Library on the 11th of December.