Community Teams

Community/District Nursing

The community nursing team provide nursing care and health advice in the home. The Community Nurses are employed by Locala and can be contacted when the surgery is closed by ringing them on 0300 304 5555

https://www.locala.org.uk/services/district-nursing

Musculoskeletal Service

Available at the Princess Royal Health Centre and Holme Valley Memorial Hospital, although a Community Physiotherapist treats housebound patients at home.

0303 330 9994

https://www.locala.org.uk/services/msk

Community Midwives

Community midwives and maternity support workers deliver your antenatal and postnatal care in the community and are on call for homebirths and to support the Birth Centres. Community midwifery is usually your first contact when your pregnancy is confirmed.

01484 355731

www.mypregnancynotes.com

Health Visitors

Specially trained nurses who give advice on health to all the family, with a particular interest in babies and young children and promoting good health. The Health Visiting service is provided by Locala.

0300 304 5555

https://www.locala.org.uk/services/health-visiting

School Nurses

Work with children and young people to promote a healthy and happy lifestyle. Providing a link between school, health services and home they offer routine screenings and individual advice and support.

0300 304 5555

https://www.locala.org.uk/services/school-nursing

Podiatry

Treatment is available to the over 65s, the disabled, pregnant mums, diabetics and children.

0300 304 5555

https://www.locala.org.uk/services/podiatry

Advice on stopping smoking

Need help giving up smoking? Visit Kirklees Wellness Service for information on what support is available and where.

You can also access help via these links