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
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
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
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
‘50 things to do before you’re five’ unveiled for Baby Week Leeds
Baby Week Leeds toddles into town for the third time this week with more than 70 events happening across the city! Leeds was the first UK city to use the Semana do Bebe idea, an initiative founded in Brazil, supported by
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 Community Healthcare NHS
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 Service for
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 at how healthy populations can be sustained in a world where for the first time ever,
New name for Leeds Safeguarding Children Board
The board responsible for overseeing the city’s safeguarding measures for children and young people in Leeds has a new name from this week. Following a national review of Local Safeguarding Children Boards (LSCBs) and the resulting change in legislation the statutory
Take action now so debt worries don’t ruin your Christmas
Leeds residents are being encouraged to plan ahead for Christmas, to prevent overspending and debt worries from ruining their festive season. Leeds City Council is joining forces with a host of organisations to offer advice and guidance to Leeds residents on
Join the Leeds Children’s Hospital community
This year's Charity Rugby Match and Family Fun Day organised by the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Estates Team is going to be held on Sunday 1st October at Stanningley Rugby Club. The event last year raised over £2500 but this
Providing quality in care homes in Leeds
People working in Leeds health and care are linking with service users and their representatives to make sure delivery of care in the city reflects best practice and community need at a time of increased demands and tight resources. An event
New report finds children with additional needs are proud to be from Leeds
A joint inspection carried out by Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission has found that children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Leeds are proud to be citizens of the city and have a real
Leeds Rhino backs efforts to improve young mental health
Leeds Rhinos player Stevie Ward is backing a new citywide strategy to improve young people’s mental health. The 23 year-old player has spoken about his own experiences of depression that developed when he was put out of action by series of
Statement about plans for The Green care home
Councillor Rebecca Charlwood, Leeds City Council executive member for health, wellbeing and adults said: “The future for The Green has been subject of a lot of interest and concern for many people and recent council decisions and discussions have recognised this
Touchscreen technology offers healthy help
People across Leeds are getting a chance to try innovative touchscreen technology to access free health advice from special ‘One You’ kiosks. The kiosks allow users to take the popular ‘How Are You’ test devised by Public Health England, which can
Getting healthier involving everyone
People across Leeds are invited to play their part in making Leeds the best city for health and wellbeing after leaders endorsed a new health and wellbeing strategy. Following a wide range of contributions from local people and experts, the focus