What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
A retired South Leeds man has credited parkrun with saving his life, after a noticeable drop in his running performance led doctors to discover a blocked artery, which ultimately resulted in a triple heart bypass operation. Bill Brady, 71, a regular at Cross Flatts parkrun in Beeston, first noticed something
With flu infections increasing and the Christmas holidays approaching, public health chiefs in Leeds are urging residents to get vaccinated now. Free flu vaccinations are available for people aged 65 and over, people with weakened immune systems or long-term health conditions, pregnant women, and children aged two and three years
Parents and carers are being urged to ensure their children have the Measles Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine amid a rise in measles cases nationwide, including in Leeds. Parents and carers are being urged to ensure their children have the Measles Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine amid a rise in
Health bosses in Leeds have expanded their stop smoking services to help encourage residents to kick the habit – as figures show there are currently more than 111,000 people in the city who still smoke. Recent data taken from GP practices shows 16.6% of the adult population in Leeds are
Researchers looking into the environmental impacts of healthcare are holding two focus groups in Leeds next month and are encouraging South Leeds residents to take part. The research project is called ‘Public perceptions of the environmental impact of the UK healthcare systems’, and is led by Dr Gabby Samuel from
People in South Leeds are being encouraged to download the latest version of the NHS App which has been refreshed to make it simpler and easier to access NHS services. Patients using the updated NHS App will find the homepage more streamlined, navigation simpler and the language clearer. Some items have
The NHS and health partners in Leeds will be joining health organisations around the world this week (18-24 November 2023) to raise awareness of antimicrobial resistance as a global health threat and to encourage people to pledge to do their part to tackle it. According to the World Health Organisation,
A major new programme designed to make Leeds a fairer and healthier place to live has been formally launched with a visit to the city by a world-renowned academic, researcher and campaigner. Leeds City Council and University College London’s Institute of Health Equity (IHE) are spearheading the two-year project, which
Senior councillors in Leeds will discuss a new programme aimed at improving health levels and tackling inequality across the city at a meeting this week. At its meeting at Civic Hall on Wednesday (19 April 2023), the council’s executive board will consider an update on realising the city’s commitment to
Average air pollution in parts of South Leeds are twice the level recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO) for at least one of two of the deadliest air pollutants, according to new analysis by Friends of the Earth. Using the latest official government data, Friends of the Earth calculated