What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Next week, Forward Leeds will be encouraging the people who attend their alcohol and drug service to test the health of their liver using new high-tech machines. As part of the #HealthyLiversLeeds campaign the service is having a special push on testing in the week beginning Monday 21 February 2022
Funding of over £560,000 has been secured by Leeds City Council to support a range of on-going proactive work in the city to help rough sleepers tackle drug and alcohol issues. Following the successful bid to Public Health England (PHE), plans are now being progressed with Forward Leeds, which is
The license application from Grocery Store on Domestic Street in Holbeck will be decided by Councillors sitting on the Licensing Sub-Committee on Friday (7 August 2020). The Council’s public health team are opposing the application on the grounds that the area has one of the highest scores in their potential
Forward Leeds, the alcohol and drug service for Leeds, is still offering support to young people, families and professionals despite the Covid-19 pandemic. The organisation, which offers information, advice and support for people who suffer with alcohol or drug problems, has been working via phone calls and online chats since
Anyone interested in learning more about alcohol and drugs is welcome to attend a free event in Beeston on Thursday (17 October 2019). Forward Leeds are offering an event at the Hamara Centre, on Tempest Road in Beeston, providing information and advice around alcohol and other drugs. Bill Owen of
Make a slight change to your drinking to feel the benefits says Forward Leeds The Leeds alcohol and drugs service Forward Leeds are asking people to pledge a small change to their drinking behaviour and share it on social media using the hashtag #InspiredChange. It is part of a campaign
Forward Leeds, the city’s drug and alcohol service is sharing advice and information on what to do in the event of an overdose for International Overdose Awareness Day this week. Today (31 August 2018) is International Overdose Awareness Day and Forward Leeds are using this to help members of the
Wasted this Summer is the title of a public health campaign to help people in Leeds make wiser choices about their behaviour over the summer. Suzanne Macklin Lead Practitioner of the Young People’s Team at Forward Leeds said: “The messages that we are trying to get out there aren’t about
Forward Leeds, the alcohol and drug service, is forging closer links with LGBT+ community by starting drop in sessions at Yorkshire MESMAC’s city centre location. The sessions take place every second Thursday in the month and are open to anyone whether they have concerns about their alcohol or drug use
The Leeds recovery centre, 5 WAYS, will be showcasing its wide range of services at an Open House event on Thursday 30 November. 5 WAYS to Wellbeing @ the Recovery Academy is the Leeds hub for those in recovery from alcohol and drugs. During the Open House, workers will be