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Clair Smith is lending her support to the new 'Turn the Corner' campaign.
10th April 2026
3 mins read

Leeds former smoker backs Yorkshire and Humber quit smoking campaign

A former smoker from Leeds is backing Yorkshire and Humber’s first regional quit smoking campaign, as she shares her own story in the hope of inspiring others to give up cigarettes for good. Clair Smith is lending her support to the new ‘Turn the Corner’ campaign, the first stop smoking initiative to be developed…
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Tasneema JANAM
3rd April 2026
1 min read

Leeds Hospitals Launch One-Stop Pregnancy App for South Asian Families

A new one-stop pregnancy app designed for South Asian women and families has been launched by Leeds hospitals’ maternity team. The free JANAM App features a range of information videos in seven different languages – English, Gujarati, Urdu, Hindi, Bengali, Punjabi and Tamil. Pregnant women and professionals helped to design the app and the…
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Transforming Care Programme
4th February 2022
1 min read

Plans to develop new community provision for adults with learning disabilities set to be approved by senior councillors

Plans to develop a new community provision for adults with severe learning disabilities and autism, including a new location for the site, are set to be discussed at Leeds City Council’s executive board next week. Aiming to deliver six high quality flats designed to accommodate some of Leeds most vulnerable citizens, who are in…
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Sylvia Crosland
21st January 2022
3 mins read

Cutting edge spinal surgery gives Sylvia a new lease of life

Spire Leeds Hospital is amongst Yorkshire’s largest hospitals offering treatment across over 30 medical specialties including orthopaedic surgery, cardiology, oncology (cancer care) and general surgery. Spire Leeds Hospital is open to everyone; patients with private medical insurance, patients who are “self-funding” or paying for their own treatment as they go or patients who are…
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Bluebird Care Leeds North
12th February 2021
1 min read

Bluebird Care Leeds North Shortlisted for Prestigious Home Care Award

Bluebird Care Leeds North has been shortlisted for the ‘Innovative Technology Expertise’ category at the Home Care Awards. The prestigious Home Care Awards are the benchmark for business and service excellence in the UK home care sector. This year, the awards ceremony will take place on Friday 19th March, subject to Covid-19 restrictions. Bluebird…
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Lord mayor vaccine volunteer
12th February 2021
2 mins read

Lord Mayor of Leeds gives vaccine push a shot in the arm

Lord Mayor of Leeds joined volunteers at a Leeds vaccine centre in a bid to encourage people from the city’s many diverse communities to get their jab. Lord Mayor of Leeds Councillor Eileen Taylor was on hand at the Woodhouse Medical Practice doing her bit to boost what is the largest vaccination programme in…
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Leeds Neighbourhood Networks
18th December 2020
3 mins read

Praise for support offered to older people in Leeds by grassroots community groups during pandemic

A new report has praised grassroots community groups in Leeds for the vital support they have provided for older people during the COVID-19 pandemic. The report, jointly compiled by the Centre for Ageing Better charitable foundation and Sheffield Hallam University’s Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research, highlights how Leeds Neighbourhood Networks have acted…
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NHS Leeds
4th December 2020
2 mins read

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 is being launched by Leeds City Council in partnership with Public Health England, enhancing ongoing work to protect residents and communities from…
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Leeds Community Foundation
6th November 2020
1 min read

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 half-term. The scheme run by Leeds Community Foundation in partnership with Leeds City Council and other organisations provides children and families with access to meals…
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NHS Leeds
18th September 2020
2 mins read

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 are being urged to do everything they can to help stop the spread of the virus as the city remains in enhanced…
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Public Health England
4th September 2020
2 mins read

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 to be added to Public Health England’s weekly watch list of areas of concern tomorrow following a rise in incidence rates and cases…
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World Breastfeeding Week
7th August 2020
2 mins read

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 Breastfeeding Week is celebrated every year from 1 to 7 August to encourage breastfeeding and improve the health of babies around the world. Not everyone chooses to…
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