Your doctor or nurse may have given you or directed you to this leaflet because they have prescribed an opiate medicine for you. Before you take this medicine it is important you understand more about it.
All Services
Bowel Screening
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Bowel Screening is the 4th most common form of cancer in the UK and the 2nd most common cause of cancer death.
Early detection increases the chance of early diagnosis and successful treatment. Screening has always been about preventative care and this is important in reducing the incidence of bowel cancer. The Kirklees, Calderdale & Wakefield Screening Centre has recently extended the age for screening and are now inviting patients to complete a FIT kit from the age of 50. We hope our patients will take advantage of this programme.
Health Visitor Drop-in
The Health Visiting Team drop-in takes place in the grpund floor health room every Friday between 09:00 – 11:00′. Further information is available by calling the Health Visiting & School Nurse Service on: 0300 304 5076.
Sexual Health Services
Services to support your sexual health are available at the Practice every Wednesday afternoon. Please phone 01422 261370 to book your appointment.
Support for Carers
Appointments are available at the Practice between 10:00 & 2:00pm to support carers on the last Tuesday of the month. Please book by contacting Reception. Support at other times can be accessed via Carers Count (https://carerscount.org.uk/carers-count-calderdale.php or 01422 369101)
Pregnancy, Baby & Parenting: Better Health Start for Life
Welcome to Better Health – Start for Life. The place for trusted NHS advice and guidance to help you have a healthy and happy baby during pregnancy, birth and parenthood: https://www.nhs.uk/start-for-life/
The Breastfeeding Support Group meets in the Conference Room on the 2nd floor every Thursday between 10:00 – 12:00. More information is available via the following website: https://calderdalefamilyhubs.org.uk/about-us/ or e-mail: family.Hubs@calderdale.gov.uk
A baby massage group meets every Thursday in the Conference Room on the 2nd floor between 1:30 – 2:30pm. More information is available via the following website: https://calderdalefamilyhubs.org.uk/about-us/ or e-mail: Family.Hubs@calderdale.gov.uk’
Armed Forces Veteran Friendly Accredited GP Practice
We are pleased to advise that Todmorden Group Practice has recently become an ‘Armed Forces Veteran Friendly Accredited GP Practice.
This means that, as part of the health commitments of the Armed Forces Covenant, we have a dedicated clinician who has a specialist knowledge of military related health conditions and veteran specific health services. This is important in helping ex-forces to get the best care and treatment. If you are ex-forces, please let your GP know to help ensure you are getting the best possible care.
Fear of Flying
People sometimes call the Practice requesting a prescription for diazepam for fear of flying or to assist with sleep during flights. Diazepam is a sedative, which makes you more relaxed and sleepy. There are a number of reasons where prescribing the drug is not recommended. Our doctors follow the British National Formulary for prescribing. Diazepam is ‘contraindicated’ (not permitted) for treating phobias e.g. fear of flying. The Formulary also states that benzodiazepines (e.g. diazepam) to treat short term anxiety are inappropriate. Your doctor will be taking a significant risk by prescribing against these guidelines. Although emergencies during a flight occur rarely, there are concerns that passengers taking diazepam have reduced awareness and reaction times which might pose a risk for themselves and others due to not being able to react in an appropriate manner in the event of an on board emergency.
Services for LGBT+ Patients
Our Equality and Diversity policy is reviewed and updated on a yearly basis. All Practice staff are required to complete online e-learning on equality and diversity as part of their mandatory training. Attached are some helpful links for screening for transgender patients and some useful signposting for support and guidance.
LGBT Support Services:
LGBT Foundation www.lgbt.foundation.org – 0345 3 30 30 30
The Proud Trust (support of young trans people) – www.theproudtrust.org
Galop (National) LGBT Domestic Abuse Helpline – 0800 999 5428
Stonewall (National) – www.stonewall.co.uk
General Advice Mermaids (National) www.mermaidsuk.org.uk – Support for trans patients inc. families
Terence Higgins Trust – www.tht.org.uk – Support and information regarding HIV
Disabled Access
The Practice has access for disabled patients with all consulting and treatment rooms on the ground floor as well as access to disabled toilets. Other services within the Health Centre are accessible via a lift. We have automatic doors with wheel chair ramp access available and an external lift as well as a hearing aid loop for those patients who are hearing impaired. Please ask Reception if you would like to use one.