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Elective Care Hub facility at Chapel Allerton Hospital
20th February 2026
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Go-ahead given for £32m care hub at Chapel Allerton Hospital to reduce waiting times

A new £32 million Elective Care Hub at Chapel Allerton Hospital has been given the go-ahead by NHS England, promising faster access to planned spinal and orthopaedic surgery for patients across Leeds and beyond. The purpose-built facility will provide protected space for non-urgent operations – meaning theatres, recovery areas and supporting services can be…
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Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
7th March 2025
4 mins read

City Leaders Reaffirm Commitment to Innovation and Growth

Following the government’s announcement of delays in the development of the new hospital at Leeds General Infirmary, key city leaders: including those from Leeds City Council, the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, the University of Leeds, Leeds Beckett University, and Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust — have reiterated their steadfast commitment to fostering innovation and…
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Yeadon Care Home
24th January 2025
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Construction Starts on Innovative Care Home for Individuals with Severe Learning Disabilities and Autism in Leeds

Construction has officially begun on a state-of-the-art care home in Leeds, designed to serve individuals with severe learning disabilities and autism. This innovative project, located in Yeadon, is spearheaded by Leeds City Council in partnership with NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board, marking a significant advancement in care facilities within the city. The new…
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Contributors to the new Muslims in the North display at Leeds City Museum along with Lord Mayor of Leeds Councillor Al Garthwaite. Credit Connor Bainbridge.
8th March 2024
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New museum display celebrates Muslims in the North

Launched this week at Leeds City Museum’s Voices of Asia Gallery, the display highlights the inspiring stories of prominent Muslims in the fields of commerce, healthcare, law and research including Professor Ghazala Mir, Chair in Health Equity and Inclusion at the University’s School of Medicine. The trailblazing contributions of Muslims living and working in…
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Leeds Business Anchors
22nd September 2023
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New network launched to support businesses to drive forward inclusive growth

Leeds City Council has launched a new network to support large businesses across Leeds to drive forward positive social outcomes and contribute to the delivery of inclusive growth across the city. Building on the success of the Leeds Anchor Network, the council is launching Leeds Business Anchors. An initiative to bring together large businesses…
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NHS Leeds
18th August 2023
1 min read

Number of people who smoke in Leeds at over 120,000

Data from the Office for National Statistics shows that there are currently more than 120,000 people who smoke in Leeds, with a large percentage of these being 25-34 year olds. Stopping smoking is one of the best things people can do to improve their health. Quitting reduces risk of serious illnesses such as heart…
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