Welcome to our website
With patients needs at the heart of everything we do, our website is designed to make it easy for you to access the information you need. Alongside practice details such as opening hours and registration, you will also find useful information on a range of health conditions, as well as links to other relevant healthcare organisations.
In September, 94% of patients rated our service as “very good” or “good”.
Thank you to all patients who took the time to complete the survey or provide feedback following their recent appointment.
If you would like to complete the Friends and Family survey, please click the link in the header to access the survey.
The Mast Primary Care Network
We are part of The Mast Primary Care Network (PCN), a group of GP practices working together with other healthcare professionals and organisations across the NHS and voluntary sector to improve the health and wellbeing of our local population by providing joined-up care.
Follow the link to find out more: The Mast PCN
Follow the header above to access our online services:
- Submit an online consultation
- Book or manage appointments
- Order repeat prescriptions
- Access medical records
- Check test results
- Request fit notes and administrative support
Online services are often the quickest way to contact the practice and manage your healthcare.
We provide a range of services to support your health and wellbeing, including:
- GP consultations
- Long-term condition management
- Health checks and vaccinations
- Mental health support and referrals
- Administrative support and advice
We maintain a register of carers who provide unpaid support to family, friends, or neighbours due to illness, disability, or frailty.
Veterans
We are proud to be an accredited Veteran Friendly GP practice.
Safe Surgery
At Skelmanthorpe Family Doctors, we are proud to be a registered Safe Surgery.
A Safe Surgery is a GP practice committed to ensuring that lack of identification, proof of address, immigration status or language is never a barrier to registering with a GP. We believe everyone should be able to access healthcare when they need it, regardless of their circumstances.
Our practice is committed to providing a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for all patients.
Pride In Practice
We are proud to have been awarded Gold for Excellence in LGBTQ+ Healthcare in April 2024 and continue to build on this commitment by ensuring our practice is inclusive, welcoming and supportive for all patients. We remain committed to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive environment for everyone.
MAST Community Garden
The MAST Community Garden, launched in 2022 through Skelmanthorpe Family Doctors, is now being developed as a community-led project.
A steering group includes social prescribing service users, local libraries, U3A gardening group members, the Denby Dale Parish Countryside Officer, and colleagues from the Denby Dale Centre and Skelmanthorpe Community Pantry.
The project aims to run regular community sessions and grow-your-own food activities.
If you would like to get involved, please visit naturalkirklees.org
You and Your General Practice
“You and Your General Practice” explains what patients can expect from their GP practice and what is expected in return, including being on time, prepared, and cancelling appointments when no longer needed.
It also explains how patients can provide feedback or raise concerns.
More information: https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/you-and-your-general-practice-english
If you wish to provide feedback or raise a concern, your practice is the first point of contact. You may also contact NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB):
https://www.westyorkshire.icb.nhs.uk/you-and-your-general-practice
The practice was rated “Good” following our Care Quality Commission inspection in September 2016.
Training and Research
We support the training of healthcare professionals and may take part in clinical research. Patient consent is always obtained where required.
British Sign Language (BSL) Support
At Skelmanthorpe Family Doctors, we want to make sure all our patients can access our services and communicate with us in a way that meets their needs.
If you are a British Sign Language (BSL) user, you can contact us using a BSL video interpreter through InterpretersLive!, provided by Sign Solutions.
InterpretersLive! allows you to communicate with our practice team using a qualified BSL interpreter through a live video connection.
BSL Interpreters for Appointments
We can provide a BSL video interpreter when you come to your appointment. You do not need to book this in advance.
If you would prefer an interpreter to attend in person, please tell us as soon as possible. We usually need 2–3 weeks to arrange a face-to-face interpreter.
Sometimes, we may not be able to arrange a face-to-face interpreter because there are not enough BSL interpreters available. If this happens, we will provide a video interpreter instead.
When is the service available?
The service is available 7 days a week, during our practice opening hours.
How to use the service?
1. Go to our website and click the InterpretersLive! link or image below.
2. You can use the service from 8:00am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday.
3. You will be asked a few questions.
4. You will then be connected to a BSL interpreter.
5. Tell the interpreter which GP surgery you want to talk to.
6. The interpreter will call your GP surgery and help you communicate with them.
How to connect?
Simply click the image or follow the link below to connect to a BSL interpreter:
Video Relay Service - InterpretersLive!
Need help setting up the service?
For information about downloading and using the InterpretersLive! app, including troubleshooting advice, please visit:
Download | Interpreters Live
Need More Help?
If you need information in a different format or language, or if you have special communication needs, please tell us. We will do our best to help you.
We are committed to making our practice accessible, inclusive and welcoming to everyone.
(Site updated 30/10/2026)