News and reports

We developed and shared a range of veteran specific information to help improve awareness of health and care support available to veterans and their families across Wakefield District. This follows engagement work carried out in spring 2024, which highlighted that many veterans were unaware of specialist services and unclear about how to access appropriate support.

As Christmas and New Year approaches, the NHS in Wakefield District is reminding people about the different services that can support them over the festive season.

We are pleased to share our Quarter 2 Impact Report for 2025–2026, which highlights how people across the district have helped shape real improvements in health and social care in July, August, and September.

Our Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnerships (MNVPs) for Wakefield District and North Kirklees have shared the findings from their recent 15 Steps visit to maternity areas at Pinderfields Hospital.

Our Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnerships (MNVPs) for Wakefield District and North Kirklees brought together maternity staff, women from the local community, and colleagues from partner organisations to share the findings from their recent 15 Steps visit to maternity areas at Pinderfields Hospital.

Our new report has gathered feedback from local families about their experiences of the ADHD and Autism assessment process.

Are you struggling to find an NHS dentist? The new dental recovery plan might help you get the dental care you need.

The new Pharmacy First scheme enables your local pharmacy to treat some common conditions with prescription-only medicines, without you visiting your GP. Find out everything you need to know.

From 31 October 2023, GP surgeries must give patients online access to their new health record entries. Find out what information is in your record and how to access it.

Did you know you can choose which hospital you go to when referred for a test, diagnosis, or treatment? Find out how.

NHS social prescribing link workers can connect you to the right community groups and services to help support you.

The usual processes the NHS follows to discharge you from hospital have changed since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s what you can expect when it’s time to leave hospital.