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Macmillan information and support centre (Wakefield)
We provide cancer support and information for patients, carers, families and the general public. We also give welfare rights advice and signpost service users to local resources within the community.
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Neighbourhood nursing service
The neighbourhood nursing service is essential in preventing unnecessary admission to hospital. Community matrons provide case management for individuals within community settings who have complex long-term conditions requiring support from both health and social care services. Community matrons are responsible for providing service users with …
Health inclusion team (HIT)
The health inclusion team aims to support individuals who experience multiple overlapping risk factors for poor health (such as poverty and complex trauma), experience stigma and discrimination, and are not consistently accounted for in electronic records (such as healthcare databases). These experiences frequently lead to …
Paediatric therapy service
The paediatric therapy service aims to enable the child to maximise their potential, in all aspects of daily life. The service works in close partnership with families, carers, schools, nurseries, and other professionals. Paediatric therapists see children in clinics, children’s centres, nurseries, schools and in …
Community mental health team (CMHT) older people’s service (South Kirklees)
South Kirklees community mental health team (CMHT) provides assessment, support and care for people aged over 65 with dementia and/or mental health conditions. The team aims to provide mental health services which put the individual first and recognise the needs of the diverse population of …
Care home liaison team
The care home liaison team provides assessment and intervention for older people (65+) with mental health needs who live in a care home. The team also helps care home staff to provide the appropriate care for older people with mental health needs by offering specialist …
Yorkshire Smokefree
Yorkshire Smokefree provides expert NHS advice and support for anyone who wants to stop smoking. So, when you’re ready to quit, we’re ready to help. Our advisors will help you find the best way for you to quit and provide support throughout your journey. We …
Paediatric audiology
The paediatric audiology department provides specialist assessment and management of babies and children aged 0-18 with hearing problems, with close links to others professionals who have contact with these children. Hearing assessments are performed by qualified audiologists in a BSA standard paediatric audiological testing room. …
Equipment, adaptation and sensory impairment service
The equipment, adaptation and sensory impairment service includes: The equipment and adaptations assessment team The sensory impairment team We help people with physical and/or sensory disabilities. We help people make the most of their abilities to remain as independent and safe as possible in their …
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Live Well Wakefield
Live Well Wakefield is a referral based social prescribing and supported self-management service, providing support to adults (18+) who either live in the Wakefield District, or are registered with a Wakefield GP. The team understand that there are many things that can impact on our …