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Leeds issues reminder asking people to work together to keep older people safe
A new campaign has been launched in Leeds to raise awareness that people aged 60 and over are at greater risk of health complications from COVID-19 and how people can continue to stay active…
Spire Leeds Hospital staff lend a helping hand at local Food Bank to help those in…
From organising drop-offs of donated goods to packing food parcels for delivery to those in need, staff from Spire Leeds Hospital are volunteering their time at their local Leeds North and…
Local contact tracing system to boost city’s fight against COVID-19
A new local contact tracing system for Leeds is set to boost the city’s efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19.
On Monday (November 30) the Leeds COVID-19 Connect and Support Service…
New strategy launched to put health and wellbeing of carers at the heart of work…
To mark this year’s Carers Rights Day, the Leeds Carers Partnership has launched a new strategy focused on supporting the physical, mental and financial wellbeing of those providing unpaid…
Leeds businesses rally round to feed families during half-term
A city-wide project to ensure children do not go hungry has been hailed a great success.
Families across the district have benefited from the Healthy Holidays Programme during October…
New government restrictions on mixing indoors in Leeds as three-tier system unveiled
Updated government restrictions on households mixing indoors will be put in place in Leeds this week as part of a new national risk alert system aimed at controlling the spread of COVID-19.…
No new COVID-19 restrictions in Leeds for a further week
No new restrictions have been imposed on Leeds by the government today, but the city could face further limits this time next week if the number of infections continues to rise.
People…
Rise in COVID-19 concern prompts call for city-wide effort in Leeds
Civic leaders and public health officials in Leeds are calling for a city-wide effort to avoid further restrictions being put in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Leeds is expected…
Call for communities to work together and help prevent spread of COVID-19
A rise in the number of cases of COVID-19 in parts of Leeds has prompted a call for communities to work together to help keep the city safe and prevent the virus spreading.
The latest…
World Breastfeeding Week makes a world of difference
Local health leaders are raising awareness of the environmental and health benefits of infant feeding as well as the support available to mark World Breastfeeding Week.
World…
“Cautious optimism” for thousands of Leeds residents as shielding restrictions eased
Thousands of people across Leeds with health conditions are preparing for an easing of the severe restrictions they have been living with since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Over 45,000…
Spire Leeds Hospital has been upgraded to a ‘Good’ rating, following an inspection by…
Inspectors carried out a comprehensive examination into services offered at the Roundhay Hospital, earlier in the year, including an unannounced inspection in March.
They concluded that…
Statement on Leeds City Council being chosen as a lead local authority for new…
Leeds City Council has today been confirmed by the government to be a lead local authority on behalf of the Leeds City Region on the new national coronavirus test and trace services.
The…
Local Leeds businesses brought together to supply much-needed equipment to…
Leeds City Council has helped bring two local businesses together to carry out vital work in helping supply the emergency NHS Nightingale hospitals.
The council’s economic development team…
When You’re On Your Own, We Are There With You. Stay Home Save Lives
Coronaviruses are a large group of viruses that are known to infect both humans and animals, and in humans cause respiratory illness that range from common colds to much more serious…
Residents urged to look after their hearts
Residents across Leeds are being targeted with a major new campaign to reduce coronary heart disease and stroke.
The initiative comes just months after stark warnings that our region has…
Award-winning app tackling loneliness in Leeds wins funding from the European Space…
Careview, an award-winning app that tackles loneliness in Leeds by flagging social isolation hotspots, has secured funding from the European Space Agency to expand its use across the city.…
Leeds TV Doctor and GP reflects on people’s barriers to being physically active in…
A Leeds GP is urging more doctors to take the time to talk to their patients about the benefits of physical activity.
The call came when the city’s Get Set Leeds initiative visited a…
Council supports employees to breastfeed or express milk at work
Leeds City Council has updated its work practices to support new mothers to breastfeed or express milk at work.
The council has reviewed its Infant Feeding Policy to allow new mums up to…
Leeds Market event to help reduce the number of falls in older people
Leeds City Council is hosting a falls prevention event at Leeds Market on Tuesday 1st October, 10am to 4pm to help older people stay on their feet and out of hospital.
Sadly, estimates…