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Please note the practice will be closed on the Bank Holidays 7th and 28th May. The practice is open as usual at all other times. Through GP Care Wakefield patients will continue to  have access through our normal telephone number from 09.00 to 15.00 hours on both Bank Holiday days. This is to receive medical advice and , if required, access to a GP appointment. This is not for repeat prescriptions. Please also remember GP Care Wakefield is available for same day appointments Monday - Friday 6pm-10pm outside of these dates. Outside of these times please ring 111 or call back during normal surgery hours if your need is not urgent.

What is Sepsis? Sepsis, also know as blood poisoning, is the reaction to an infection in which the body attacks its own organs and tissues. Sepsis is a potentially life-threatening condition, however it can be easily treated if caught early. Symptoms of sepsis will present differently between adults and children. How do I spot Sepsis? Sepsis could occur as the result of any infection. There is no one sign for sepsis. Sepsis is a serious condition that can initially look like flu, gastroenteritis or a chest infection. Seek medical help urgently if you develop any of the following: S lurred speech or confusion E xtreme shivering or muscle pain P assing no urine (in a day) S evere breathlessness I t feels like you’re going to die S kin mottled or discoloured Sepsis in Children If your child is unwell with either a fever or very low temperature (or has had a fever in the last 24 hours) just ask "could it be sepsis?". Any child who: ...

Please note the Practice is open as normal throughout the Easter period except the Bank Holidays 30th March and 2nd April 2018. Through GP Care Wakefield patients will continue to  have access through our normal telephone number from 09.00 to 15.00 hours on both Bank Holiday days and Saturday 31st March and Sunday 1st April. This is to receive medical advice and , if required, access to a GP appointment. This is not for repeat prescriptions. Please also remember GP Care Wakefield is available for same day appointments Monday - Friday 6pm-10pm outside of these dates. Additionally please note that the Practice will continue to provide extended access appointments as scheduled through the Easter period: 18.00-20.00 29th March 2018 and 07.00-08.00 5th April 2018. Outside of these times please ring 111 or call back during normal surgery hours if your need is not urgent. On behalf of Kings Medical Practice I would like to wish all our patients a happy and safe Easter ...

Public Health England (PHE) has said that it believes e-cigarettes should be available on prescription to help the many people in the UK who are trying to give up smoking. According to a review of the latest evidence, published by PHE, around 20,000 people are using e-cigarettes each year to help them quit smoking. The same report also indicates that they are 95% less harmful than real cigarettes.   In 2017, the Stoptober campaign also embraced the idea that e-cigarettes might be key in helping people to quit. There is a lot of confusing information about smoking and E-cigarettes. The following advice may help: e lectronic cigarettes can provide some of the nicotine that would have otherwise come from smoking regular cigarettes electronic cigarettes are not a magic cure but some people find them helpful for quitting or cutting down their nicotine intake there is a wide range of these available and you may need to try different brands, flavours and nico...

🎄🎅🎄The Practice is open as normal throughout the holiday period apart from Christmas Day, Boxing day and New Years day when we are closed. Greater Access to Medical Support GP Care Wakefield is an extended out of hours service available to our patients to use during the following times for same day appointments: Monday to Friday 6pm-10pm Saturday and Sundays and Bank Holidays 9am-3pm Therefore over the coming weeks this is as follows: Saturday 23rd, Sunday 24th, Monday 25th and Tuesday 26th December 9am - 3pm Wednesday 27th, Thursday 28th and Friday 29th December (the Practice is open as usual) but GP Care Wakefield is available 6pm-10pm Saturday 30th, Sunday 31st December and January 1st 9am-3pm Your request will be assessed by the triage team and if appropriate a GP appointment may be offered for you to attend at Trinity Medical Centre in Wakefield or Pontefract General Infirmary. To access this service please call our usual number 01924 223909 an...

Abdominal aortic aneurysm are swellings of the main blood vessel in the body. This swelling means the wall of the blood vessel is much weaker in that area. They often give no symptoms until they burst which can be fatal. They are an important cause of male death over the age of 65years. If picked up early they can be repaired by surgery with good outcomes. To find these before they burst the NHS Abdominal Aortic Screening Programme started in 2009. The aim is to reduce deaths from aneurysms through early detection. We have been screening men in their 65th Year at the practice. Last year we had 86.54% of those invited attending for screening which is even better than the national average of 82.7%. Of the 52 patients screened, 1 was found to have an aneurysm that required surgery. Compare this to screening for breast cancer which picks up on average 4 cancers per 1000 women. This is a very good pick up rate. So when you or your relative is invited for screening please...

Health Topic-Menopause Menopause can be a daunting time for many women. Strictly speaking the menopause is your last menstrual period. However for most women it is the time of life leading up to, and after, their last period. This is usually early 50's but from the age of 45 this can be normal. Symptoms include flushes, sweats, mood swings, dry hair and skin, vaginal dryness and reduced sex drive. There are many treatments for symptoms not just Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) Wearing lighter clothing, reducing spicy foods, caffeine, smoking and alcohol can all help reduce flushes. Exercise such as swimming or jogging can help as can weight loss. Complimentary medication such as Black Cohosh, Red Clover, Soy and Evening Primrose some women can find helpful. It is important to make sure these don't interact with any of your other medicines. The leaflet 'Menopause- alternatives to HRT' can be found at www.patient.co.uk and can provide further information about th...