HEALTH NEWS
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…
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…
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 data and monitoring has enabled the Leeds Outbreak…
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…
“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 people in Leeds have been advised to shield…
Spire Leeds Hospital has been upgraded to a ‘Good’ rating, following an inspection by the Care…
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 the facility should be upgraded to a ‘Good’ rating,…
Statement on Leeds City Council being chosen as a lead local authority for new coronavirus test and…
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 services are being overseen by chief executive of…
Local Leeds businesses brought together to supply much-needed equipment to Nightingale hospitals
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 brought together Leeds-based Herida Healthcare and…
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 infections.
Covid-19 shares many of its symptoms with…
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 the highest death rate in England attributed to…
Award-winning app tackling loneliness in Leeds wins funding from the European Space Agency
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.
The app, which recently won a coveted Innovation…
Leeds TV Doctor and GP reflects on people’s barriers to being physically active in Leeds
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 medical practice in Burmantofts to find out how to get…
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 an hour of paid time to breastfeed or express…
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 show that a third of people aged 65 and over will…
Schools to be awarded for commitment to health and wellbeing
Schools from across the city are coming together this week to celebrate their commitment to health and wellbeing at a special celebration event.
Pupils and staff from schools across Leeds will descend on the Banqueting Suite at Leeds…
New funding promises extra support for people with alcohol problems
As part of new national capital funding awarded by Public Health England (PHE) to help improve the lives of those affected by alcohol, Leeds will be extending the existing programme of alcoholic liver disease testing through the purchase of…
NHS Health Check plans get the all clear for Leeds
With a successful record of delivering the NHS Health Check programme at a level almost ten per cent higher than the national average, Leeds is looking to improve uptake of the checks - aimed at preventing heart disease, stroke, type 2…
Getting into good habits in Leeds
Former smokers in Leeds are a growing band new figures show, as the annual Stoptober campaign comes to an end.
Leeds smoking rates are continuing to fall and are now the lowest in West Yorkshire new data released by Public Health England…
Leeds plan backs breastfeeding as Health Visiting service awarded Gold status by Unicef
Plans for improving rates of breastfeeding in Leeds are set to be discussed at Leeds City Council executive board on 17th October.
The new Leeds Breastfeeding Plan builds on previous work which has seen rates improve steadily. Leeds…
Local NHS Trust to work with Leeds City Council to deliver new services for young people
New health service provision for 0-19 year olds in Leeds will be delivered by Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust (LCH) following the award of a contract by Leeds City Council.
LCH will be delivering the Public Health Integrated Nursing…