Locala Health & Wellbeing

08/04/2025

Our Immunisation Nurses will be at Greenhead Park in Huddersfield for the Family Fun Day on 11th April, with our Community Clinic in a Van.

We would like to invite parents and guardians to ensure their child’s immunisations are up to date, with the help of our wonderful clinical colleagues!

05/04/2025

If you’re in a , you can call 111 and select the mental health option to talk to a mental health professional and get help 24/7.

Find out more: togetherwe-can.com/mental-health/

04/04/2025

It's Feedback Friday! This week, we wanted to highlight the wonderful feedback our Respiratory Nursing Team received:

"At this time, the care I have received has been incredible. They really care and always do what they say they will. An excellent team who have helped me tremendously."

Thank you so much for the incredible care the team has provided. We are so proud! 👏

04/04/2025

April is Stress Awareness Month, and to mark the occasion, we have hosted a number of sessions this week for our colleagues.

Spring Wellbeing Week started on Monday, providing colleagues with valuable information about the services and support Locala offers.

From external webinars and health checks to wellbeing walks, breathwork seminars, sessions on stress and burnout, and a session on occupational health, we’ve hosted a variety of brilliant sessions this week to better support our colleagues’ mental health and wellbeing.

Thank you to everyone who has got involved! 👏

31/03/2025

Jo from Locala’s Engagement Team was at The Whitehouse Centre last week, asking patients about their experience.

One couple, who were there for their first appointment, said they were very happy with the service.

Jo says:

“They only spoke Arabic and used their phone to translate our conversation. We took turns talking into the phone, and our words were converted into written English or Arabic. They were really impressed that patients’ opinions and ideas are listened to. They asked me a lot about my role, and what they said translated to, ‘We appreciate your high morals in your job.’”

Meanwhile, a 5-year-old patient gave a ‘thumbs up’ for the Whitehouse Centre and told Jo, “You are my Bestie Granny!” 😊

30/03/2025

Eid Mubarak! Wishing all of our Muslim colleagues, patients, and communities a joyful and blessed Eid al-Fitr. 🌙

28/03/2025

It's Feedback Friday at Locala and this week, we want to say a big thank you to our Community Nurses. One of our service users shared:

“Nurses are brilliant, they see me every day and ring me before they arrive. I'm really happy with the care.”

Your hard work and commitment to providing great care truly make a difference. Thank you for everything you do!👏

27/03/2025

Locala’s 0-19 Service is proud to deliver targeted programmes that support the unique needs of young people:

➡Thornhill Academy Girls' Exploitation Programme – a specialised intervention delivered in response to the school's specific safeguarding concerns. This programme focused on sexual health, self-esteem, and the prevention of unhealthy relationships, providing a safe space for students to learn and engage.

➡Positive Choices Programme – a flexible, ongoing initiative delivered as needed to help young people understand the realities of parenthood, reduce teenage pregnancy rates, and foster healthy relationships.

Both initiatives highlight Locala’s commitment to safeguarding and empowering young people in vulnerable situations. 🌟🙌

More info: https://bit.ly/3Qe3TB5

27/03/2025

Earlier this week our TB nurses spent an afternoon promoting World TB Day (24th March) with a pop-up stall in the Outpatients waiting area at Dewsbury District Hospital.

Information posters and leaflets were clearly displayed, encouraging passers-by to ask more about both latent and active TB. Visitors were also invited to take a Locala pen, keyring, or coaster as a reminder.

Consultants, nurses, and healthcare assistants took leaflets to help spread TB awareness in their areas. All in all, a productive day for the North Kirklees TB community! 👏

26/03/2025

Electrician Johnnie has fitted new lights in the waiting room at Princess Royal Health Centre.

Feedback from both patients and colleagues indicated that the lights were harsh and uncomfortably bright. The new fittings now provide a softer, white light.

Johnnie says the old fittings will be reused in non-clinic areas. 💡

We always value patient feedback and use it to make meaningful improvements to our services. 👏

24/03/2025

Jo from Locala's Engagement Team was at St John's Health Centre in Halifax recently, meeting some of our dental care patients. 🦷

One of our younger patients had an appointment with Dental Nurse Cheryl and came with his mum. They were both impressed by how kind the team was and how they explained what they were going to do. They also liked that the fluoride coating tasted like banana! 🍌

After the appointment, our patient chose the happy emoji! 😃

24/03/2025

21/03/2025

Coming soon... ⏬⏬⏬

From 1st April 2025, Locala Health & Wellbeing will be delivering the Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea screening for women, aged 24 and under, living in Stockport, Tameside or Trafford.

Watch our socials for more information coming soon.

21/03/2025

🌟 Feedback Friday 🌟

A huge thank you to the amazing Children's Community Nursing Service at Locala, and to Nurse Hannah! 💙

21/03/2025

Brilliant photos showing the work at Smarties Nursery o support World Oral Health Day yesterday! 👏🦷

20/03/2025

It's Neurodiversity Celebration Week, an important time to challenge stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences. 🧠

At Locala, we've hosted two bitesize training sessions for all colleagues, covering topics such as:

- What neurodiversity is and the different types of neurodivergence
- The concept of a spiky profile
- Neurodivergent strengths and contributions in the workplace
- Neurodiversity, inclusion, and the workplace
- Reasonable adjustments and Health Passports

This week provides an opportunity to build awareness and understanding of neurodiversity, reflect on how we support neurodivergent colleagues and service users, and explore the tools available within Locala.

A big thank you to Preeya and Donna Oldman, our Health Inequalities and Inclusion Leads, for coordinating the sessions! 👏

18/03/2025

Rosie, a mum to a toddler and a newborn, recently shared her story with Joanne from Locala’s Engagement Team about the exceptional support she received from Jo, a Health Visitor.

At 37 weeks pregnant and struggling with a broken ankle and severe morning sickness, Rosie felt overwhelmed trying to care for her toddler. But Jo went above and beyond during her antenatal visit. Not only did she offer practical help, like sorting sick bags and offering to do the dishwasher, but she also made sure Rosie felt listened to and supported.

Jo didn’t stop there - she followed up with helpful resources, arranged baby massage sessions for the family, and has stayed in touch, offering continued support as Rosie’s recovery progresses.

With 18 years of experience, Jo knows how vital it is to support both parents, including fathers, and ensure the whole family thrives.

For more information on baby massage and supporting men’s mental wellbeing, visit the helpful resources available:

https://www.iaim.org.uk/about-baby-massage/
https://andysmanclub.co.uk/groups/

18/03/2025

At Locala, we have a number of community members who make a big difference to us as an organisation – helping us to make key decisions about the services we provide and how we support our communities.

We'd like to introduce you to one of our members, Michael:

“Hi, I’m Michael. I joined as a community member with Locala in November. I was a carer for my wife, and I have lived with cancer recently, so I am very passionate about making a positive difference for patients and carers in my community.”

If you would like to join Michael and become a community member, please sign up here: https://bit.ly/4iVXHd0