HEALTH NEWS
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...
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...
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...
Local NHS Trust to work with Leeds City Council to deliver new services for...
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...
Leeds to host King’s Fund 2018 healthy cities conference
With Leeds rated as one of the best cities for health and wellbeing, on Tuesday 17 July it will host a major conference looking...
New programme to boost number of people with autism accessing city-wide apprenticeships introduced
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 study
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 health check
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 hospital Cllr Charlwood...
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 Leeds Lord Geoffrey...
A new partnership that will bring fresh thinking to the challenges and opportunities for older residents in Leeds was announced today (Wednesday, 11th October).
Like...
Funding for local Champions helping change how we think about mental health announced
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 in hospital
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 Escape
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...
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New tech club for mums launched in Leeds this month
An ambitious new programme aiming to ensure that mums in the city have the opportunity to brush up on and learn new digital skills...
Leeds City Council reiterates commitment and support for city’s Armed Forces Community Covenant
Leeds City Council has underlined its continued commitment to supporting armed forces personnel and veterans this month.
This follows representatives of the UK’s armed forces...
Tour Maker 2019 – Full registration now open
Welcome to Yorkshire and A.S.O are thrilled to be hosting the fifth edition of the Tour de Yorkshire between 2nd - 5th May 2019....
Leeds City Council deputy director of children Sal Tariq has been named in the...
The leader and Chief Executive of Leeds City Council comment on Saleem Tariq, Deputy Director of Children’s and Families, being honoured in the Queen's...
Greetings of the Season and best wishes for the New Year
Christmas is the gentlest, loveliest festival of the revolving year — and yet, for all that, when it speaks, its voice has strong authority.
The...
Children’s social care services in Leeds rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted
Services provided for children and families by the council in Leeds have been rated as ‘outstanding’ by government inspectors, Ofsted.
The tremendous achievement comes after...
Expanded North and West Yorkshire business rates pilot scheme approved
A combined bid by local authorities across North and West Yorkshire to retain most of its business rates growth to invest locally has been...
New initiative helps Leeds residents get online
Leeds City Council is working with leading social change charity Good Things Foundation to deliver an ambitious new programme that will ensure residents of...
Crossgates youth group to sing for children in care
It might be cold outside but that won’t stop a local East Leeds Youth Group fundraising for children in care this Christmas.
Following an online...
Museum gives city’s young tech whizzes a chance to let off some STEAM
Working at one of the world’s foremost industrial powerhouses, the women of Armley Mills were no strangers to cutting edge technology.
Over centuries, they used...
Plans move forward for new extra care housing across the city
Senior councillors in Leeds will be discussing a programme to deliver new council-owned extra care housing at a meeting next week.
At the council’s executive...
Drink Drive awareness event to encourage people to take responsibility for their actions this...
People across Leeds are being encouraged to take responsibility for their actions this festive period and beyond by not drinking and driving.
To raise awareness...
A nostalgic collection of classic toys at Temple Newsam House for their brilliant Christmas...
Nestling under the tree or carefully placed inside a stocking, they were the must-have toys and games which delighted generations of eager Leeds children...
Leeds to host finale as routes for 2019 Tour de Yorkshire announced
The full routes for the 2019 Tour de Yorkshire and Asda Tour de Yorkshire Women’s Race have been unveiled at Leeds Civic Hall.
Welcome to...
Planning application submitted for further £112.1m of Leeds flood defences
Plans for the next phase of the Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme to reduce flood risk along the River Aire have now been submitted.
Leeds City...
Leeds City Council thrilled to host successful Right to Build Expo Yorkshire
Leeds City Council hosted the Right to Build Expo Yorkshire, helping to make the dream of building a home a reality for more people...
Leeds public encouraged to be Bike Smart as part of Road Safety Week
People across Leeds are being encouraged to be more ‘Bike Smart’ as part of Road Safety Week (19 – 25 November).
Road Safety Week is...
Lotherton’s new arrivals are top of the hops
Six adorable new arrivals have bounced onto the scene at Lotherton Wildlife World.
The Aberford attraction has become the only zoo in the UK to...
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...
The annual landlords’ conference returns to the city for eighth year
Leeds City Council will host the eighth annual Leeds Landlords’ Conference on 28 November amid a busy time for the private rented sector nationally.
Leading...
Leeds’ unsung heroes to be recognised at Compassionate City Awards this week
Unsung heroes in Leeds will be recognised for their amazing contribution to the city at the Compassionate City Awards on Thursday 22 November 2018.
Held...