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NHS Health Check
22nd November 2018
1 min read

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 diabetes, kidney disease and certain types of dementia – even more. NHS Health…
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13th November 2018
1 min read

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 shows. Smoking rates have halved from the millennium, when around a third…
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13th July 2018
2 mins read

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, most people now live in cities. The Healthy Cities conference, organised by leading health…
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Leeds Safeguarding Children Partnership (LSCP)
9th April 2018
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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 responsibilities for safeguarding in Leeds will now be collectively held by Leeds City…
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Leeds Credit Union
13th October 2017
2 mins read

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 Saturday 14 October on Briggate, to help them beat the Christmas debt trap…
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Leeds Children's Hospital
29th August 2017
1 min read

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 year they are hoping that, with your help, they can get over the…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
6th April 2017
3 mins read

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 aimed at shaping and improving the quality of the older people’s care homes…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
8th February 2017
2 mins read

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 injuries in 2015 and 2016. He shared his personal story and support at…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
8th February 2017
1 min read

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 – which is why we have involved and listened to key stakeholders such…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
2nd November 2016
1 min read

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 point people in the best direction to look after their health. Councillor Rebecca…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
29th October 2016
3 mins read

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 of the strategy is on reducing health inequalities and building stronger connections across…
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