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From 1 July 2022, NHS Kirklees CCG will become part of NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. We will continue to work with health and care colleagues to improve outcomes for people in Kirklees and across West Yorkshire.

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How to get help this bank holiday

26 August 2020

If you, or someone you live with, has coronavirus symptoms (high temperature and / or a new continuous cough and/ or a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste).

  • Get a test to check if you have Coronavirus by calling 119 or request online.
  • Stay at home.
  • Please do not go to your GP practice or community pharmacy.

If your symptoms get worse or you feel that you cannot manage at home, please refer to the NHS111 online coronavirus service. Only call 111 if you can’t get online or you’ve been instructed to.

Find out where the local testing sites are in Kirklees.

If you, or the people you live with, think you need advice from a GP or Practice Nurse for a health concern:

  • GP practices in Kirklees will be closed on Monday 31 August.
  • Appointments with a GP or practice nurse are available over the bank holiday weekend, including Bank Holiday Monday, through the extended access service.
  • This is not a walk in service. Appointments can be booked in advance through your GP practice.
  • If you have an appointment at the extended access service please wear a face covering if you able to.
  • You can contact your GP practice through online consultation. Visit your practice website to find out how.