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Spire Harrogate Clinic Achieves First Gold CAP Award for Housekeeping Excellence.
17th July 2026
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Spire Harrogate Clinic Achieves First Gold CAP Award for Housekeeping Excellence

The award highlights the clinic’s ongoing commitment to excellence, continuous improvement and delivering the highest standards of care. Spire Harrogate Clinic has been achieved a Gold CAP Award following the latest unannounced assessment by the CAP Award Programme (Continuous Advancement Programme for Housekeeping). This significant achievement recognises the commitment and dedication of the housekeeping…
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Sustainability and Simulation Theatre for Academia and Industry. Credit- Bridger Carr Architects
5th July 2026
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New £1.25m Leeds operating theatre aims to advance sustainable healthcare

Construction has begun on a £1.25m operating theatre training facility in Leeds that aims to drive advances in sustainable healthcare innovation and research. The new SUSTAIN facility — Sustainability and Simulation Theatre for Academia and Industry, will provide a realistic simulated surgical environment focused on sustainability and the development of greener healthcare pathways. It…
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MMR vaccine Leeds
22nd April 2022
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Don’t let measles, mumps and rubella into your child’s world

Reminder as Leeds marks World Immunisation Week The importance of the MMR vaccine to protect children against measles, mumps and rubella is the focus of a new campaign as Leeds marks World Immunisation Week. Vaccines are the most effective way to prevent infectious diseases and protect ourselves and our children against ill health. According…
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Transforming Care Programme
4th February 2022
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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