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New programme to boost number of people with autism accessing city-wide...
An innovative project aiming to increase the number of people with autism accessing apprenticeships and jobs in Leeds is now open to applications.
Working closely...
New report warns of challenging times for Leeds health
Prospects for continuing improvements to people’s health in Leeds are under threat according to the latest annual report from Leeds Director of Public Health.
Dr...
Keep it out and help Leeds smokers quit
A regional campaign to crack down on illegal tobacco sales is being backed by Leeds City Council as part of ‘Keep it Out’ in...
Leeds best city for health and wellbeing status confirmed by independent...
Leeds ranks highest amongst the Core Cities according to recently released analysis from the What Works Centre for Wellbeing.
The analysis looks beyond economic and...
Public encouraged to take steps to improve their health with NHS...
Leeds City Council is encouraging people across Leeds, who are eligible, to take up the opportunity to receive their free NHS health check.
In Leeds,...
Tackling mental health stigma one day at a time
A wide range of activity is happening across Leeds to highlight Time to Talk Day 2018 which is on Thursday 1 February.
Time to Talk...
New complex needs day centres for people with dementia launched
An innovative service to support people in local communities with complex needs is opening in East Leeds.
The formal opening ceremony of Wykebeck Valley Complex...
Major digital health conference comes to Leeds
Leading health think tank The King’s Fund and Leeds Health and Wellbeing Board have teamed up to gather health data experts together in the...
Best practice makes perfect sense for new centre
A new multi-cultural day centre which caters for the physical and social needs of elders by offering a provision which is appropriate to their...
New citywide service to help people get home after being in...
New Leeds Recovery Hubs across Leeds, which are at the heart of the Leeds Recovery Service, have been launched today .
Bringing together beds and...
Five-year partnership to improve quality of later life for people in...
A new partnership that will bring fresh thinking to the challenges and opportunities for older residents in Leeds was announced today (Wednesday, 11th October).
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Funding for local Champions helping change how we think about mental...
Awards of up to £500 are being offered by Time to Change Leeds to fund activities to help put an end to mental health stigma and...
New report aims to help tackle Leeds mental health inequalities
A new report from Leeds City Council’s public health team has reviewed mental health needs in the city and makes recommendations to improve access...
Plans to provide more care for people recovering from a spell...
Leeds City Council and its partners, including Leeds Community Healthcare Trust, have been awarded a multi-million pound contract to provide 72 community beds across...
Smoking rates in Leeds drop to new low
Smoking levels in Leeds have been cut by nearly half over the last twenty five years new figures show. The latest figures released show...
Leeds backs being breastfeeding friendly
Breastfeeding in Leeds is being given a thumbs up as council leaders endorse World Breastfeeding Week.
Following on from Leeds being declared a breastfeeding friendly...
Schools awarded for commitment to health and wellbeing
Schools from across the city are coming together to celebrate their commitment to health and wellbeing at a special celebration event next week.
Pupils from...
Leeds Mental Health city representatives respond to concerns about The Great...
Statement from Tom Riordan, CEO Leeds City Council, Helen Kemp, CEO Leeds Mind and Dr Sara Munro, Chief Executive Leeds and York Partnership NHS Trust following...
Leeds Backs World No Tobacco Day 2017
Health leaders in Leeds are backing international efforts to prioritise and accelerate tobacco control efforts on World No Tobacco Day on 31 May 2017.
The...
New child healthy weight plan for Leeds launched
A new plan to support Leeds families and their children achieve a healthy weight has been launched today.
The Leeds Child Healthy Weight Plan was...