Updated 27 September 2019
Shepley Health Centre is located at 25 Jos Lane, Shepley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8DJ. The practice provides services for around 6,600 patients under the terms of the locally agreed NHS General Medical Services (GMS) contract. The practice building is accessible for those with a physical disability or mobility issues. In addition, the practice has on-site parking available for patients, with designated spaces for disabled patients who require them.
The practice catchment area is classed as within the group of the least deprived areas in England. The age profile of the practice is older than other GP practices in the Greater Huddersfield Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG). Life expectancy for practice patients is 81.6 years for males and 84.9 years for females which is above both local and national averages.
Shepley Health Centre is registered with the Care Quality Commission to provide the following regulated activities; surgical procedures, diagnostic and screening procedures, family planning, maternity and midwifery services and the treatment of disease, disorder or injury.
The clinical team consists of three GP partners (two male and one female). The practice also has a part-time advanced nurse practitioner, two practice nurses, and a part-time phlebotomist (all female). Within the establishment there is also a health care assistant (this position is currently vacant, but the appointment process is underway). Non-clinical administrative and business support is undertaken by a practice manager, a reception team and an administrative and secretarial team.
Allied with the practice is a team of community health professionals that includes health visitors, community matrons, midwives, members of the district nursing team and pharmacy professionals.
The practice participates in training health professionals and supports placements for Foundation Year 2 doctors.
The practice offers:
- Pre-bookable appointments
- Urgent and on the day appointments
- Telephone consultations
- Home visits
The practice is open from 8am to 6pm Tuesday to Friday. On Monday the practice opens at 8am. Extended access hours are additionally available on Monday from 6.30pm to 8.15pm.
The local extended hours service offers appointments from 6.30pm to 8pm.
Out of hours care is provided by Local Care Direct Limited and is accessed via the surgery telephone number or by calling the NHS 111 service.
The previously awarded ratings are displayed as required in the practice and on the practice website