Health Care First Partnership

24/12/2025

Merry Christmas everyone! We hope you have a happy, healthy holiday!

Here's our last newsletter of the year - https://healthcarefirst.co.uk/patientnews/694bbf85f95e3085e84e49e8

Remember we are closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Be sure to contact 111 if you need non-urgent medical help.

12/12/2025

All are welcome at our upcoming digital events! Open to any patient in the Wakefield area, you don't need to be registered with us!

We are hosting the digital team to help and educate patients on how to get online, saving you from long phone queues or spending time attending a surgery.

Feel free to attend either:

Beauforth House Clinic - 18th December 10am - 12pm
Queen Street Surgery - 15th January 10am - 12pm

We look forward to seeing you there!

12/12/2025

❄️ Stay Safe and Healthy This Winter with NHS Advice ❄️

As temperatures drop, it's more important than ever to look after ourselves and those around us. The NHS's Keep Warm, Keep Well campaign offers practical tips to help you stay healthy, warm, and safe during the colder months.

✅ Keep your home warm – aim for at least 18°C (65°F) in rooms you use often
✅ Dress in layers – thin layers of cotton, wool or fleece help trap heat
✅ Eat well and stay active – nourishing food and gentle movement support your immune system
✅ Get your winter vaccines – protect yourself from flu, COVID-19, and other seasonal illnesses
✅ Check in on others – especially older neighbours, friends, and relatives

💡 There’s also advice on financial support, home safety, and mental wellbeing.

📲 Learn more and find helpful resources here: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/keep-warm-keep-well/

Let’s help each other stay well this winter. 💙

11/12/2025

Thursday 11 December 2025🎄✨ Christmas Jumper Day

Make the world better with a sweater!

Join millions across the UK for Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day. It’s simple, fun, and makes a real difference:
🧶 How to take part:
• Wear your most festive (or fabulously silly!) Christmas jumper
• Donate £2 (or whatever you can) to Save the Children
• Encourage friends, family, and colleagues to join in

💡 Why it matters:
Every pound raised helps children in the UK and around the world stay safe, healthy, and learning. Last year, your jumpers helped fund school meals, baby kits, and emergency supplies for families in crisis.

🌍 This year, let’s go even bigger! Wear it loud, wear it proud and if you can, choose pre-loved or upcycled jumpers to keep it eco-friendly.

📢 Sign up or donate here: savethechildren.org.uk/christmas-jumper-day
Let’s spread joy, laughter, and hope, one jumper at a time.

Together, we can change children’s futures for good.

06/12/2025

24/11/2025

19/11/2025

19th November - World COPD Day

🫁“Short of Breath, Think COPD”

COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) is the third leading cause of death worldwide, yet it remains underdiagnosed and misdiagnosed far too often.

This year’s theme urges us to recognize the signs:
✅ Shortness of breath
✅ Chronic cough or sputum production
✅ Recurrent lower respiratory infections
✅ Exposure to to***co, cooking fuels, or occupational hazards

COPD is common, preventable, and treatable, but early diagnosis is key. Timely treatment can improve symptoms, lung function, and quality of life.
Let’s raise awareness and encourage earlier diagnosis.

If you or someone you know is “short of breath,” it’s time to think COPD.

Visit: https://www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/conditions/copd-chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease for more info.

19/11/2025

🌍 International Men’s Day | 19 November 🌍

Today we celebrate the positive value men bring to the world, their families, communities, and workplaces.

International Men’s Day is a chance to:
✅ Recognise role models
✅ Promote men’s health and wellbeing
✅ Encourage conversations around mental health
✅ Support gender equality and respectful relationships

Let’s take a moment to appreciate the men in our lives and work together to build a more inclusive, supportive society for everyone.

18/11/2025

⚠️ Patient Notice ⚠️ 17th - 18th November - Highway Maintenance

If you have an appointment at Pinfold Surgery, we advise you to attend your appointment 5 - 10 minutes earlier to ensure that your appointment is on time.

Thank you, HCF.