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.
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“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…
Leeds Homeshare householder celebrates 100th birthday
A participant in an innovative Leeds City Council homeshare scheme has celebrated her 100th birthday this week.
Joining family members and many other well-wishers to congratulate Roundhay…
City unites to help those in need
Leeds City Council has joined forces with Voluntary Action Leeds and a network of other local charities to deliver care to anyone in need across the city.
Following last week’s…
Leeds City Council wins national care award
Leeds City Council has won a national award for its work to improve the skills and leadership of people who work in the social care sector.
The council scooped the ‘best employer support…
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.…
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…
New ‘Spot of Lunch’ campaign launches in Leeds
A new ‘Spot of Lunch’ campaign launches in Leeds highlighting alcohol as a cause of breast cancer, with research showing more than 60% of UK women are unaware of breast cancer risks…
New children and families bereavement service officially launches in Leeds
Leeds City Council has launched a new service to support the estimated 5% of school-aged children and young people living in Leeds who have experienced the death of a parent or sibling.…
Bronze Birthday Present for Leeds Food Partnership
After just one year, the Leeds Food Partnership (LFP) is celebrating winning a prestigious accolade, The Sustainable Food Cities Bronze award.
Set up in 2018, the partnership celebrates…
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…
Delivery group appointed as plans move forward for new extra care homes in Leeds
Leeds City Council’s plans to provide new extra care homes across the city are moving forward.
Following a procurement exercise, they have appointed a delivery group made up of Ashley…
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 board meeting to be held at…
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 -…
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…
Leeds plan backs breastfeeding as Health Visiting service awarded Gold status by…
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…
East meets West at Abbey’s mindfulness fest
Ancient traditions from East and West will come together in the historic grounds of Kirkstall Abbey next month during a festival of mindfulness and meditation.
The beautiful ruins of the…
Local NHS Trust to work with Leeds City Council to deliver new services for young…
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…