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There are concerns the district's booming population could overwhelm the NHS.

Health bosses urged to speed up expansion of GP practices

Most people over the age of 12 have now had a third Covid jab.

Covid booster take up in Wakefield above 78 per cent

Health services are still available to patients in Wakefield on the forthcoming bank holidays.

Health services in Wakefield are still available over Christmas and the New Year

It’s been a record week for booster jabs in Wakefield, thanks to the amazing work of NHS vaccination teams and partners across the region.

More than 28,000 booster jabs given in Wakefield as NHS praised for efforts

The social care sector has been ravaged by both the pandemic, a shortage of funding and lack of staff.

'Unsung hero' care workers set for 59p-an-hour pay rise

The district's first Omicron case was confirmed on Monday.

'An extremely worrying time': Health chief gives Omicron update

The flu jab is free to certain groups of the population.

Wakefield public urged to get flu and Covid booster jabs by NHS

The practices already share the same building and resources.

Normanton surgery merger provisionally backed by NHS chiefs

The local health service is under strain.

NHS in Wakefield 'constantly firefighting' and 'struggling' to meet demand

The call, which is said to have involved a patient from Wakefield, was described as "unacceptable" by one local councillor.

Wakefield NHS patient given 12 months to live ‘over the phone’

The surgery was rated 'inadequate' in June.

Improvements made at inadequate Stuart Road Surgery in Pontefract - CQC

The surgery has been placed in special measures

'Progress' already made at inadequate GP surgery in Pontefract, NHS bosses say

The surgery is run by three partner GPs

Pontefract surgery criticised for failings and placed in special measures

Wakefield CCG oversees all local GP practices.

Wakefield district GP surgery placed in special measures by healthcare regulator

More than 125,000 local people have had the jab since retired miner George Hopwood became the first before Christmas

Covid vaccine in Wakefield: 125,000 people in district have now had first jab as...

Pontefract Squash and Leisure Club

Squash club to be opened as Covid vaccination site next week

Pontefract Squash Club will open as a Covid vaccination site next week.

David Spereall

The Art House is located on Drury Lane in the centre of Wakefield.

Safe Space for mental health emergencies may open at Wakefield venue in new year

Masks are a legal requirement in indoor public spaces.

Wakefield Council leader calls for face covering laws to be tightened to 'give c...

Children are sometimes sent away from the area they grew up in to protect them from harm.

More than 250 children in care of Wakefield Council live away from district

Several surgeries closed in late March and early April, with patients diverted to nearby branches. Some have since reopened.

Two GP surgeries still closed after coronavirus closures

The unit will remain closed for the timebeing, with mums-to-be diverted to Pinderfields and Dewsbury Hospitals to give birth.

Pontefract Hospital maternity unit future to be discussed this summer

NHS Wakefield CCG has put out a warning over a text message scam.

Scammers try to steal personal details in cervical screening fraud, Wakefield NH...

All GP practices in the Wakefield district have a positive rating from the health watchdog for the first time ever.Stock image.

All GP practices in Wakefield district rated 'Good' or better for the first time

GP practices are inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

All Wakefield GP surgeries rated 'good' or 'outstanding' for first time ever

Five people in the UK have died after testing positive for coronavirus.

Wakefield health chiefs offer update on coronavirus response

IMPRESSION: Here's what the new site could look like.

City Fields: Doctors, pub and new shops approved for new development site

If you or someone you care for takes regular medication, repeat prescriptions should be ordered well in advance of Christmas.

NHS urges people in Wakefield to order their repeat prescriptions before Christm...

NHS Wakefield Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is encouraging people who need medication over the festive period not to leave it too late.

Leanne Clarke

Frail and elderly patients have been offered a lift from Wrenthorpe to Outwood Park Medical Centre for the last year.

Free NHS transport service for GP patients axed after one year

Pontefract Hospital

Final decision on Pontefract Hospital's Friarwood Birth Centre moves closer

MP Yvette Cooper presented a petition with over 1,000 signatures to the trust last week. She's campaigning for Friarwood Birth Centre to stay open.

NHS trust explains new plans for Friarwood Birth Centre in Pontefract as MP Yvet...

The average waiting time for children needing an autism assessment is now down to 26 weeks.

Wakefield kids waiting for autism diagnosis 'are being seen quicker' - Ofsted

The state of elderly care in the private sector was given a risk factor of 16 out of 25. Brexit was given a score of six.

Failing care homes pose bigger challenge to Wakefield Council than Brexit, repor...

The long-term future of the maternity unit at Pontefract Hospital was thrown into doubt last year.

Pontefract Hospital's maternity unit may stay open 'on demand'

Outwood Park Medical Centre took on patients from Wrenthorpe Surgery when the latter closed last year.

Free NHS transport service to Outwood Park Medical Centre set for axe after nine...

15 per cent of CCG staff said they'd experienced bullying and harassment over the last year.

Bullying and harassment levels at Wakefield CCG 'concerning'

It was revealed in February that the local NHS was struggling to see patients referred for a breast cancer scan quickly enough.

Measures to cut breast cancer scan delays in Wakefield 'not sustainable'

White Rose House in Wakefield, where the CCG's headquarters are based.

Wakefield CCG endures 'difficult' financial year but has 'turned the corner'

Concerns were first raised about the firm last September.

Drugs firm with business in Wakefield referred to anti-fraud unit after 'overcha...

The future of Pontefract Hospital's maternity is in doubt amid claims from the local NHS trust it is underused.

Public transport 'not a factor' in decision over Pontefract Hospital maternity u...

The TRISH has received negative feedback from local NHS patients

Controversial TRISH patient service may 'get the boot'

The NHS is heavily reliant on workers from the EU.

Mass exodus of NHS workers not expected after Brexit

New campaign to tackle loneliness and engage in acts of kindness

The NHS has been stockpiling medical supplies in case of difficulties in the event of a no deal.

Doctors given post-Brexit advice on patient prescriptions

Smoking rates among expectant mums in Wakefield were among some of the UK's highest two years ago.

Pregnant women smoking rates in Wakefield slashed

Key medical services could be moved out of Phoenix Healthcare Solutions at the White Rose Medical Centre on Exchange Street in South Elmsall.

Jobs at risk as GP contracts are stripped across Wakefield

Concerns that NHS patients in the south-east of the Wakefield district are being forced to travel 12 miles into the city for vital treatment have been raised by the areas MP.

NHS Patients in Wakefield district forced to travel up to 12 miles for treatment

Wakefield CCG ended several contracts with private healthcare firms last year, meaning some patients have further to travel for treatment.

Patients facing 'longer journeys' to access vital treatment, MP says

Current Health Secretary Matt Hancock may be asked to make the final call on the unit's future, if a scrutiny committee decides to refer it to the government.

Decision on future of Pontefract Hospital's maternity unit may rest with governm...

Yvette Cooper MP claimed health bosses had used "dodgy figures" to justify closing the unit.

MP Yvette Cooper wants NHS meeting over Pontefract Hospital maternity unit closu...

Get health and wellbeing support in Wakefield this Blue Monday

Outwood Park Medical Centre merged with Wrenthorpe Surgery in September

NHS transport service to Outwood doctors surgery not well used

More than 1,000 'harmful events' a year requiring medical treatment are caused by poor housing

Wakefield project aims to tackle health effects of poor housing

Dr Greg Connor is leading a review into General Practice in Wakefield.

Doctors' morale 'precarious' in Wakefield

Eastmoor Health Centre is among 11 GP surgeries told to improve patients' satisfaction with the booking process.

GP patients' satisfaction levels revealed

Wakefield GP surgeries told to improve satisfaction levels as ratings fall