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Your Trusted Medical Centre in Huddersfield
Birkby Health Centre has been serving the Huddersfield community with dedicated healthcare services since our establishment. Our team of experienced medical professionals, including GPs, nurses, and clinical practitioners, is committed to providing comprehensive patient care tailored to individual needs. We offer a wide range of services, from routine consultations and chronic disease management to preventive health screenings and vaccination programmes. Our practice prioritises accessibility, with extended opening hours and online services enabling patients to book appointments, order repeat prescriptions, and access medical records digitally. We actively engage with our community through initiatives addressing health inequalities, particularly supporting individuals affected by poverty.Our collaboration with district nurses, midwives, and specialist healthcare providers ensures holistic care for all patients. We maintain rigorous standards of clinical governance and continuously seek patient feedback to improve our services. Our staff are trained in multiple languages, including Punjabi and Urdu, to better serve diverse patient needs. We adhere to NHS protocols for emergency care referrals and provide clear guidance for out-of-hours support through the NHS 111 service. Our practice is registered with the Care Quality Commission and follows strict data protection policies to safeguard patient information.
Services
General Practice
Prescriptions
Appointments
Health Screenings
Chronic Disease Management
Highlights and features
- We offer online appointment booking and digital medical record access for patient convenience
- Our multilingual staff includes GPs and nurses with expertise in chronic disease management
- We collaborate with community health teams for holistic patient care coordination
- Our practice actively addresses health inequalities through targeted poverty-aware initiatives
- We provide extended weekday opening hours to accommodate working patients
What people say
Online booking system
Multilingual staff support
Extended opening hours
Comprehensive health checks
Caring medical team
Services
General Practice
Our general practice services provide comprehensive primary healthcare through registered GPs. Patients receive medical consultations, diagnosis, and treatment for acute and chronic conditions. The service includes preventive healthcare and patient education to promote long-term wellness.
Prescriptions
We manage repeat prescriptions and medication reviews for ongoing medical conditions. Our electronic prescription system allows secure online ordering and direct transmission to preferred pharmacies for patient convenience.
Appointments
Medical appointments are available for face-to-face consultations, telephone assessments, or video calls. Our booking system offers flexible scheduling with options for urgent same-day appointments when clinically indicated.
Health Screenings
We provide NHS cancer screening programmes and preventive health checks for eligible patients. These include cervical, breast, and bowel cancer screenings, as well as cardiovascular risk assessments tailored to individual patient needs.
Chronic Disease Management
Our practice offers specialised management for chronic conditions like diabetes, asthma, and heart disease. This includes regular monitoring, treatment adjustments, and patient education to optimise disease control and quality of life.
People
Dr Sobia Khaliq
GP
Dr Khaliq provides general practice services with surgery times on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings. She offers comprehensive medical care for patients of all ages.
Afeera Aleem
Practice Manager
Afeera manages practice operations while also serving as an advanced clinical practitioner. She oversees service delivery and clinical governance standards across the healthcare team.
Zohaib Isa
Office Manager
Zohaib coordinates administrative functions and phlebotomy services. He ensures efficient patient flow and supports both clinical and reception teams in daily operations.
Jennifer Auty
Nurse Practitioner
Jennifer provides specialist nursing care with extended clinical skills. She manages patient consultations for minor illnesses and chronic condition monitoring within her scope of practice.
Deya Hiwa
Receptionist
Deya assists patients with appointment bookings and general inquiries. She serves as a key point of contact for administrative support and service information.
Questions
What services does Birkby Health Centre offer?
We provide general practice consultations, chronic disease management, vaccination programmes, health screenings, and prescription services for registered patients.
How can I book an appointment?
Appointments can be booked online through our patient portal, by phone during opening hours, or in person at our reception desk.
Are there online medical record access options?
Yes, registered patients can access their medical records, book appointments, and order repeat prescriptions through our secure online services portal.
What are the practice's opening hours?
We're open Monday 8:00-20:15, Tuesday-Friday 8:00-18:30, and closed weekends. Emergency care guidance is available through NHS 111 out of hours.
Do you offer emergency medical assistance?
For urgent medical issues outside opening hours, please contact NHS 111. For life-threatening emergencies, dial 999 for immediate assistance.
What languages do staff speak?
Our medical team includes professionals fluent in English, Punjabi, and Urdu to better serve diverse patient needs.
