Homestead Medical Centre

25/05/2026

Just a reminder that we are closed today in line with the UK bank holidays.

If you need help while we’re closed:
📞 Call our usual practice number
Your call will go straight through to GP Care Wakefield.
GP Care Wakefield is open:
• Saturdays: 9am–5pm
• Sundays: 9am–1pm
• Bank Holidays: 9am–3pm
They can give advice, prescriptions and arrange a face to face appointment if you need one.

💊 Need a pharmacy, visit:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/

# GPCareWakefield

22/05/2026

📢 Practice closure – Bank Holiday

We will be closed on Bank Holiday Monday 25th May

If you need help while we’re closed:
📞 Call our usual practice number
Your call will go straight through to GP Care Wakefield.
GP Care Wakefield is open:
• Saturdays: 9am–5pm
• Sundays: 9am–1pm
• Bank Holidays: 9am–3pm
They can give advice, prescriptions and arrange a face to face appointment if you need one.

💊 Need a pharmacy, visit:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/

# GPCareWakefield

19/05/2026

You can use PATCHS to contact your GP practice for health advice, condition monitoring, repeat prescriptions, fit notes, and more...
Make requests in your own time, avoid telephone queues and waiting rooms, and getting quick responses.
Visit https://patchs.ai/practice/homesteadmedicalcentre to access PATCHS.

16/05/2026

Saturday and Sundays
🤒 Feel unwell today?
👩‍⚕️ Call GP Care Wakefield between 9am and 5pm Saturdays and 9am and 1pm Sundays
📲 Phone our practice number as usual & your call will be diverted to GP Care Wakefield.
✅ Advice, prescription & a face-to-face appointment if you need one.

13/05/2026

⛔📢Dear Patients

Our Practice will be closed from 12 noon today for our staff TARGET training session.

All calls after 12 will be redirected to GP CARE WAKEFIELD.

12/05/2026

National Salt Awareness Week🧂🍽️

Eating too much salt doesn’t just raise blood pressure, it also puts extra strain on your heart, brain, kidneys and blood vessels. This increases the risk of stroke, heart attack, kidney disease and other serious conditions.

Most of the salt we eat isn’t added at home; it’s already in everyday foods. The average person in the UK eats around 8.4g a day, well above the recommended 6g limit.

Cutting back on salt is one of the easiest ways to look after your health. Small changes, like choosing lower‑salt options and adding less at the table, can make a real difference. But we also need the food industry and government to reduce salt in the foods we buy.

This week let’s share the facts and support efforts to Salt It Out for good.

Visit https://www.actiononsalt.org.uk/salthealth/ for tips on how to cut down on salt.

11/05/2026

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week. 👩‍⚕️🤒

This year’s theme is Action.

Awareness matters, but real change happens when we take action too.
We’ve come a long way in how we talk about and support mental health, but we can’t afford to go backwards. There’s still a lot we can do to help prevent people becoming unwell in the first place.

If you or someone you know needs support, the NHS has free resources available, including:
• NHS mental health services – information, support and urgent help: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/
• NHS Talking Therapies (IAPT) – self‑referral for anxiety, depression and other common mental health problems: https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/mental-health/find-an-nhs-talking-therapies-service
• NHS Every Mind Matters – tips to improve your mental wellbeing: https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/
• 111 for urgent mental health help 24/7

Even small steps can make a difference, for ourselves and for others.

11/05/2026

This week is National Weaning Week 🍼🥣🍽️

A week dedicated to supporting parents and caregivers as they start the journey of introducing solid foods to their little ones.

Find help, support and recipe ideas here: https://www.nhs.uk/best-start-in-life/baby/weaning/

Weaning means introducing your baby to solid foods alongside their usual breast milk or infant formula. We're here to guide you through the journey.

06/05/2026

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. 🔆⛱️🕶️👒

Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK, but many cases can be prevented. Checking your skin regularly, using sun protection, and knowing when to seek advice can make a real difference.

If you’re worried about a mole, a change to your skin, or just want reliable information, these resources can help:

NHS – Skin cancer symptoms, causes and treatment
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/skin-cancer/

NHS – Sunscreen and sun safety
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/sunscreen-and-sun-safety/

Macmillan Cancer Support – Skin cancer information and support
https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/skin-cancer

Early advice and early action save lives. Please share to help others stay safe this summer.

05/05/2026

May is Coeliac Awareness Month.

Coeliac disease is a lifelong autoimmune condition where the body reacts to gluten.
It can cause a wide range of symptoms, from tummy pain and bloating to fatigue, weight loss, and skin problems. Many people live with symptoms for years before getting a diagnosis.

If you think you might have coeliac disease, it’s important not to remove gluten from your diet until you’ve spoken to a healthcare professional, as this can affect test results.

Reliable information and support are available here:

NHS – Coeliac disease symptoms, testing and treatment
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coeliac-disease/

NHS – Gluten‑free diet guidance
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/gluten-free-diet/

Raising awareness helps more people get diagnosed sooner and feel better faster.

04/05/2026

May is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month. 🤒👩‍⚕️

Bladder cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK, and early detection makes a big difference.

Signs can include blood in your urine, needing to p*e more often, or pain when p*eing. If something doesn’t feel right, it’s important to get it checked. 📅✅

Reliable support and information are available here:

NHS – Bladder cancer symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/bladder-cancer/

Macmillan Cancer Support – Bladder cancer information and help
https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/bladder-cancer