University Health Centre, Huddersfield

05/08/2024

Sadly, we have been alerted to riots in the Town Centre.
We currently remain open as normal, however if you do not feel comfortable attending your appointment please contact the surgery and we will reschedule.
We will update you with any further changes.

25/07/2024

We are pleased to confirm that our systems are now back up and running. A reminder that to request an Appointment or GP advice, please complete an eConsult - see the blue box on the Home Page of our website or click on:

Get help for your condition - or request treatment and advice from your own GP online

25/07/2024

Unfortunately our Clinical System has gone offline so we are unable to contact patients or book new appointments. This is affecting several GP Practices in the area. We will update you when we know more.

22/07/2024

Delays due to Roadworks in the vicinity of Shorehead Roundabout from 21 July:
Please be aware that partial road closures in the Aspley and Shorehead areads are affecting journey times for our patients. This work is due to take eight weeks to complete. To avoid missing your appointment, please set off earlier than you would normally. Thank you.

19/07/2024

Due to the Global IT problem affecting many services today, our Clinical System and is still down and we are unable to book any appointments.
Please contact next week if you still need an appointment - If you need more urgent medical attention please call NHS 111

Our apologies for any inconvenience

19/07/2024

Our Clinical System and is currently down and we are unable to book any appointments. Please await further announcements before calling for an appointment - we will keep this notice updated so that patients are aware as soon as the system is back up and running.

If you need more urgent medical attention please call NHS 111

Apologies for any inconvenience

18/07/2024

No more need for the morning phone queue.

From Monday 22nd July you can complete an eConsult online from Monday- Friday 7am-4pm.

Tell us a bit about your problem and our GP will look at it the same day.

For same day appointments please try and get you eConsult to us before 11am, however we will continue to triage all day.

Any issues please ring our reception team who can guide you through your first eConsult.

15/07/2024

Important update-

From Monday 22nd July you will need to complete an online form called an eConsult. This will be accessed via our website.

You will be asked a number of questions and a GP will use this information to offer you the best appointment for your needs.

You can also use eConsult to request fit notes, medications, or ask for advice.

Here is a short video about eConsult

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1fGEpzrgAJc

Please contact the practice if you have any further questions. We are here to help.

05/06/2024

01/02/2024

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Are you REALLY all good? Do you need to talk?

Let's start a conversation about mental health.

There are lots of services who can help if you're struggling.

You can book an appointment with our mental health practitioner, contact the University Wellbeing service, book a workshop of one-to-one with Get Set Goal, self refer to nhs talkingtherapies (https://kirklees-talkingtherapies.nhs.uk/)

Opening up can feel like a big step but it allows you to recognise your struggling, share with other and access support.

31/01/2024

There is a UK measles outbreak. Book your vaccine now to reduce your chances of contracting and spreading measles.

29/01/2024

We are collecting information on how we can support more people with a cervix to have cervical screening.

Please follow the link to complete our survey. All responses are anonymous and will help us to make changes to our service

https://huddersfieldbss.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cAUuhXVjUrCGUWW

26/01/2024

Cervical screening is for everyone aged 25-64 who have a cervix, irrespective of s*xual history, s*xual orientation or gender identity

The test initially looks for high risk HPV, the virus which causes the majority of cervical cancer.

HPV can be contracted via vaginal, oral or a**l s*x, close contact with ge****ls, or using s*x toys

If you have never had any s*xual contact your risk is lower but cervical screening is still encouraged as a small proportion of cervical cancers are not caused by HPV.

Some people worry that having a cervical screening means you are no longer a "virgin". Virginity is a societal concept which means someone has not had s*x. Having a medical test has no bearing on this at all. If you have concerns about this let our nursing team know so they can discuss this with you further.

Think of it this way.... if you have a healthy and active lifestyle and a good diet your chances of diabetes are much lower, but you may still want to be tested. Cervical screening is another routine health check which should be considered irrespective of your perceived risk factors.

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25/01/2024

There is a measles outbreak in the UK.

Measles is a highly infectious, vaccine-preventable, viral disease.

Initial symptoms include fever, conjunctivitis, cough, runny nose and sneezing. This may be followed by small grey/white spots on the inside of the mouth and a rash.

If you or your child have not had 2 measles vaccines you are at increased risk. Contact us to book.

25/01/2024

Lots of people find smears uncomfortable, it is important we acknowledge this and don't dismiss it as a myth. However there ARE things we can do to help.

Here are some of the things we can offer to help you to feel more comfortable

- longer appointments
- an appointment with a GP or nurse before to discuss the process in more detail
- you can bring someone or something with you as a comfort
- sometimes we suggest using hormone cream for 2 weeks before if you are peri or post menopausal
- we can give you a speculum to practice inserting prior to your appointment so you can get used to the sensation
- appointments with a female
- a chaperone from the health centre
- using a smaller speculum

These are just some of the things we do... if you have any other ideas or concerns talk to us about them. We will do our best to help.

24/01/2024

We're here. Drop in to chat to us and grab a biscuit

24/01/2024

The majority of cervical cancer is caused by a virus called HPV. This virus is very common, infact 8 out of every 10 people will contact it at some point in their lives. Even if you and your partner have only ever had s*xual contact with each other there is still a risk. HPV can "sleep" in the body then reactive. You could test positive for the first time without having any new s*xual contacts.

We would encourage everyone with a cervix to attend screening to help prevent cervical cancer.

23/01/2024

Cervical screening is not actually a test for people with symptoms and it is not a test for cancer.

It looks for viruses and changes to the cells of the cervix which can lead to cancer over time.

People with these changes often have no symptoms at all.

If you are found to have a high risk virus you may be offered extra cervical screening tests.

If you have changes to the cells of the cervix you may be offered treatment for this.

Finding these changes early means we can prevent cancer developing in the future.

That's why cervical screening is one of the best ways to reduce your risk of cervical cancer.

If you're eligible get your smear booked today.

You can find out more by dropping in to see us at The University of Huddersfield tomorrow.

22/01/2024

It's cervical cancer awareness week. This week we'll be sharing some myth busters about cervical screening. If you think you may be due a smear contact us, we are happy to answer your questions and get you booked in

See the links below for lots more information

https://www.jostrust.org.uk/video/We-Can-video
https://www.jostrust.org.uk/

19/01/2024

Next week is Cervical Cancer Prevention Week
We'll be in student centr 11-3 on Wed 24th so come and ask us any questions you have, if you are due a smear or HPV vaccine we will get you booked in.

We will also be handing out questionnaires about what barriers people face in having a smear. Let us know how we can help you feel ready to have a smear.

07/12/2023

Are you due a cervical smear?

This is also known as a pap test, or pap smear.

It is a simple test which looks for viruses and abnormal cells which could turn in to cancer.

It is not a test for people with a cervix who have symptoms, it is used to detect changes in people with no symptoms.

If you haven't had your smear when it was due we would love to know why?

What is stopping you, and how can we help?

Comment or DM us to let us know

28/11/2023

We are excited to be launching this new service today. There's more to the menopause than hot flushes.. Find out more at http://onstella.com/university-health/ & use code UNIHC

20/11/2023

A reminder that our Patient Reference Group meeting is on Wednesday - if you are interested please call Reception and ask to speak to Judith, or click on https://www.universityhealthhuddersfield.co.uk/patient-reference-group

09/11/2023

Here at the University Health Centre we aim to make sure our patients are offered an appointment with the right person, at the right time. The best person to assess and manage your symptoms may not be a doctor.

Our reception team are trained to ask you further information about your problem and they may refer you to the Community Pharmacy Consultation Service (CPCS).

Once you are referred to CPCS a qualified clinical pharmacist will ring you within 2 hours to discuss your problem. They may give you advice on self care and they may offer you over the counter medicines if needed. They can also refer you on to other services such as the opticians or A&E. In the rare cases it is needed they will contact us to arrange a GP appointment for you.

We have teamed up with .chemist and so far have had great feedback.

So if you get referred to a community pharmacist please be reassured that our team have decided this is the best professional to help you based on your symptoms.

30/10/2023

We got some great feedback from the PCOS event on Friday.

Don't forget the next workshops on Improving Sleep and Managing Stress and Anxiety are running next week on 2nd Nov.

Email [email protected] to book your place

27/10/2023

Another lovely information stall set up by

27/10/2023

We're here and the first lot of workshops are running. Well be here until 2pm with providing information, health checks and blood tests for diabetes and cholesterol.

25/10/2023

We are running some wellbeing workshops with

The first ones will focus on sleep hygiene and managing stress and anxiety.

Booking required via email and places will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.  

2nd November at The Health and Wellbeing Academy
Oastler building Floor 2
University of Huddersfield
 
11:00-12:00 Improving Sleep workshop.
In this workshop we will look at good sleep habits, give you hints and tips on how and why you should get a good night’s sleep.

11:00-12:00 Managing Stress and Anxiety
In this workshop we will look at the common causes of stress and anxiety and practice techniques you can use to manage stress and anxiety in daily life.
 
 
13:00-14:00 Improving Sleep workshop.
In this workshop we will look at good sleep habits, give you hints and tips on how and why you should get a good night’s sleep.

13:00-14:00 Managing Stress and Anxiety
In this workshop we will look at the common causes of stress and anxiety and practice techniques you can use to manage stress and anxiety in daily life.
 
To book your place please e-mail [email protected]