Spen Health and Wellbeing Primary Care Network

24/11/2025

24/11/2025

Struggling with feelings of depression, excessive worry, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress or obsessions and compulsions? NHS Talking Therapies can help.

The service is effective, confidential and free.

Your GP can refer you or refer yourself at https://orlo.uk/E7wag

24/11/2025

The festive season is fast approaching 🎄Christmas can bring so much joy, but it can also be a time of huge stress. If you have any tips on how to cope through the festive period, when things get a bit too intense, pop them in the comments.

Although stress isn't a mental health condition, the two are closely related – stress can lead to poor mental health, and poor mental health can cause stress. Find out more about stress and how to look after yourself on our website💙

24/11/2025

❄️ Winter Warmth Support – Priority Registration Now Open ❄️

As temperatures start to drop, we’re preparing to support our community through the Household Support Fund – Winter Warmth Initiative.

If you or someone you know may need help with:

🔹 Energy vouchers or payments
🔹 Support based on household size
🔹 Emergency assistance during severe weather
🔹 Christmas period payments

👉 Please complete this form to be considered for funding when the cold weather hits:

https://forms.gle/9Avmx8RpqJNXMkUk8

✅ You must be a regular service user or be referred by a third party
✅ Priority will be given to those registered in advance

Let’s make sure no one is left in the cold this winter.
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Third Sector Leaders Kirklees BBEST Hub CIC

17/11/2025

Just a reminder it's our first Cost of Living Session tomorrow from 9.30am at Cook Lane Surgery. If you are worried about the Winter months ahead, please drop in and speak to our amazing Social Precsribing Link Worker Rehana who can offer support and guidance. Kirklees

17/11/2025

Want to get your home Winter Ready? ❄️

This FREE event which will take place in four venues across Kirklees for residents, volunteers, community groups and frontline workers, will help you learn how stay warm and save money this winter - everyone welcome.

⭐️19th November 2025 1.15pm - 2.45pm, Northfield Hall, 40 Norfolk Avenue, Huddersfield HD2 1GS

⭐️ 24th November 2025, 12.15 – 1.45pm, Thornhill Lees Community Centre, 53 Brewery Ln, Dewsbury WF12 9DU

⭐️ 1st December 2025, 12.15 – 1.45pm, PKWA, Manor Way, Batley WF17 7BX

⭐️ 2nd December 2025, 1.15 – 2.45pm. Jubilee Centre, Market Street, Paddock, Huddersfield HD1 4SH

⭐️ 4th December 2025, 6.30pm - 8pm, Online

Come and join Energy Neighbours and Groundwork to:

• Find out about the Green Doctor service and how it can help you

• Learn how to use less energy around the home

• Learn how to prepare for winter - energy, water, building, servicing of appliances

• Learn how to make the most of your money

• Learn how to prevent & manage damp, mould & condensation

• Learn about carbon monoxide risks

• Learn how to access extra support - fuel vouchers, benefits, welfare support and more

• Learn how to find help to pay for major home upgrades (like insulation or heating systems)

No booking required - just turn up, grab a cuppa and find out how to stay warm!

Join our https://www.facebook.com/TSLKirkleesEnergyNeighbours/ to hear about future events.

17/11/2025

With temperatures forecasted to drop across the UK over the next few days, it’s important to make sure that we’re looking out for our loved ones living with dementia.

Winter can be a particularly difficult time for somebody living with dementia. The bad weather and colder temperatures can bring specific challenges, and can sometimes make symptoms temporarily worse.

They may not always be able to communicate that they are cold – or they might not even recognise it themselves.

Perception issues can also make it difficult for someone with dementia to see icy patches on a pavement or understand that a surface may be extra slippery.

So make sure to check in regularly on loved ones, friends and neighbours living with dementia, and follow our useful tips to help support them through the winter.

17/11/2025

SilverCloud is our computerised CBT programme. You can access this with no waits via our website: www.kirklees-talkingtherapies.nhs.uk/silvercloud/
You can also access SilverCloud following an initial assessment with our service. You can self-refer to our service by calling 01484 343 700 or visiting our website.

13/11/2025

Just a reminder our Social Prescribing Drop In session is on today. Head on down to Heckmondwike Library from 2pm until 4pm.

10/11/2025

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!

29/10/2025

Locala Health & Wellbeing are running a Wellness to Work programme. If you are out of work and needing support, get in touch!

29/10/2025

Spen PCN and Kirklees Council are offering Cost of Living Support sessions in a GP Practice near you. Head on down to your nearest surgery where you can receive support around finances, benefits, health and well-being.