NHS

Leeds Hospitals Charity shop in Morley
20th March 2026
2 mins read

Leeds Hospitals Charity opens Morley shop with a purpose

Leeds Hospitals Charity continues to make a profound difference to the lives of patients, families and NHS staff across the region, funding projects that go beyond standard hospital care and helping to create a more compassionate healthcare experience. Working alongside Leeds Teaching Hospitals, the charity raises money to support life-saving equipment, pioneering research, improved…
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Richard Maltby (centre) and Prof Toogood (first on the right) with colleagues accepting a fundraising donation.
20th February 2026
3 mins read

Surgeon packs up his scalpel after thousands of operations

After carrying out thousands of operations and hundreds of liver transplants, Professor Giles Toogood, Consultant Surgeon at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, has performed his final surgery. Professor Giles Toogood has been serving the NHS for 40 years and has been a consultant at Leeds since 1998. In that time, he has carried out…
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Bevan Community Benefit Society
20th February 2026
2 mins read

Leeds specialist GP practice rated Outstanding by Care Quality Commission

Bevan Community Benefit Society has been awarded an Outstanding rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for its specialist GP practice in Leeds. York Street Health Practice supports people facing some of the greatest barriers to healthcare. Following their latest inspection, the CQC has upgraded Bevan’s York Street Health Practice from Good to Outstanding.…
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Credit - LivingCare Group welcomes AI imaging technology Deep Resolve
30th January 2026
1 min read

LivingCare Group rolls out Siemens AI tech to sharpen MRI scans

Yorkshire-based private healthcare provider LivingCare Group has rolled out new AI-enhanced imaging technology within its MRI service, following investment in Siemens’ Deep Resolve platform. Deep Resolve is now being used in LivingCare Group’s MRI service in Leeds, with the provider saying the upgrade will strengthen diagnostic imaging and improve scan quality, speed and the…
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Children’s Heart Surgery Fund
16th January 2026
2 mins read

Children’s Heart Surgery Fund: Funding Care, Comfort and Hope at Leeds General Infirmary

Children’s Heart Surgery Fund backs specialist care at Leeds General Infirmary, funding family support, equipment and ward resources. When a baby or child is diagnosed with congenital heart disease, the next days can become a blur of urgent appointments, unfamiliar terminology and difficult decisions. For many Yorkshire families, that journey leads to the Leeds…
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(L-R) Jason Tutin, 100% Digital Leeds; Louise Forrest, GIPSIL; Tracy Brabin, West Yorkshire Mayor; Fran Etherington, Old Fire Station; Fatima Khan-Shah, Inclusivity Champion
17th October 2025
4 mins read

West Yorkshire Mayor launches free digital access scheme to boost employment

Unemployed residents across West Yorkshire will soon be able to access free devices, data and digital skills training, helping them get online, build confidence and move closer to employment. West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin has unveiled a new initiative providing residents with a free digital device, such as a laptop, alongside personalised training and…
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Simon Hayes and Mayor Tracy Brabin
3rd October 2025
3 mins read

West Yorkshire Leaders Approve Creative Growth Plan and Grassroots Sport Agreement

Regional leaders have approved an ambitious multibillion-pound action plan to accelerate the growth of West Yorkshire’s creative industries at a meeting of the Combined Authority in Leeds. Alongside this, Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin has signed a new agreement with Sport England to expand access to grassroots sport and physical activity. Together, these…
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Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Medical Breakthroughs
7th June 2025
3 mins read

Leeds Podcast Shares the Human Stories Behind Groundbreaking Medical Research

Medical Breakthroughs: The Research Journey is a compelling new podcast from Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT), shining a light on the powerful, often emotional stories behind some of the UK’s most significant medical advances. Launching on Wednesday 11 June 2025, the series explores how research transforms lives — told through the voices of…
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Spire Harrogate Clinic
16th May 2025
1 min read

Spire Clinic Invests £3.5m to Expand MRI Diagnostic Capabilities

Spire Harrogate Clinic has invested £3.5 million in cutting-edge diagnostic technology, significantly expanding access to MRI services for people in Yorkshire and the surrounding areas. With capacity for up to 4,800 MRI appointments annually, the clinic now offers same-day appointments where available — enabling faster, more accurate diagnoses, earlier treatment planning, and greater peace…
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Leeds City Council Budget
9th February 2025
6 mins read

Leeds City Council Leader Welcomes Additional Funding but Cautions That Significant Budget Challenges Still Lie Ahead

Councilor James Lewis, the leader of Leeds City Council, has expressed approval of the new funding allocated to the city, following the release of the final budget plans for 2025/26, which include an additional £67 million for the next year. Despite this boost, the council is still faced with substantial financial challenges due to…
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Leeds Health and Housing Programme
15th November 2024
3 mins read

Progress Update on Leeds’s Health and Housing Programme

Leeds continues to make strides in its innovative Health and Housing Programme, aimed at boosting public health through improvements in housing conditions. This programme, integral to addressing health disparities in the city, has made notable progress in various initiatives over the past year. One of the standout projects within the programme is the weatherproofing…
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LCU CEO Mark Fleet
26th September 2024
2 mins read

Leeds Credit Union Saves Local Workforce Over £1 Million in Loan Interest

Leeds Credit Union (LCU) has helped workers in and around Leeds save over £1.1 million in high-interest loan repayments by providing £1.5 million in loans over the past year. As a community-oriented financial institution, Leeds Credit Union has significantly alleviated the financial burden on local workers by helping them steer clear of costly and…
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CHEC Hospitals and Health Care
23rd August 2024
2 mins read

CHEC completes fit out of new Leeds Community Hospital

CHEC, one of the UK’s leading providers of community healthcare, has completed the fit out of its new community ophthalmology hospital in Leeds. Due to open in the upcoming months, the hospital will help reduce NHS waiting times and increase patient choice by providing access to ophthalmology services to local residents. CHEC Leeds will…
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NHS Healthy Start
10th May 2024
3 mins read

Urgent Call for Eligible Families in Leeds to Access Healthy Start Benefits

In Leeds, nearly 3,000 low-income families and pregnant women are encouraged to participate in the Healthy Start scheme, a national initiative designed to enhance the diets of pregnant women and children up to the age of four. Recent statistics reveal that these households are not currently benefiting from the program, which also extends eligibility…
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