What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
This week (19 December 2022) the health and care system in Leeds is facing unprecedented levels of demand which is resulting in long waits for care in Accident and Emergency (A&E). The colder temperatures and the ongoing impact of Covid-19 and seasonal flu means that most of our services across
NHS vaccination teams across Leeds are offering Covid-19 boosters to those at greatest risk from the virus. The autumn booster rollout has started this week (12 September 2022), with people aged 75 and over, frontline health and care workers and those with weakened immune systems the first to be invited
Health professionals from the NHS in Leeds are reminding residents to plan ahead to stay well this summer. Dr Sarah Forbes, GP Partner and Medical Director at the Leeds office of the NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board, said: “GP practices, hospitals and pharmacies are currently very busy, so it’s
This year, Mental Health Awareness Week (9-15 May 2022) aims to raise awareness of the impact of loneliness on our mental wellbeing, and the steps we can take to address it. The NHS is encouraging people of all ages to reach out for support with their mental health if they
The NHS in Leeds has begun offering Covid-19 vaccinations to 5–11 year-olds. This follows the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation’s (JCVI) recommendation that all 5-11 year-olds be offered the covid vaccination to boost immunity and increase their protection against any future waves of Covid. Appointments are available at selected
With the Easter bank holidays fast approaching and the Jewish celebration of Passover, or Pesach, health professionals from NHS in Leeds are encouraging residents to plan ahead to stay well. Dr Jason Broch, GP and Clinical Chair at NHS Leeds Clinical Commissioning Group said: “With GP practices, hospitals and pharmacies
NHS Leeds is reminding people that their local NHS is here for them if they become unwell during the festive season. In a winter like no other, teams across the city are working together to deliver health and care services that are vital to people in Leeds. Following a difficult
Help share accurate information about Covid-19 with your community Leeds City Council are working in partnership with Voluntary Action Leeds, Forum Central and Hamara to connect with people who are interested in being a Covid-19 Community Champion. We are looking for people who live or work in Leeds who want
The NHS is Leeds is supporting Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month (1–31 March 2021) by urging local women to know the symptoms of ovarian cancer as this could help to save their life. Ovarian cancer is the sixth most common cancer in women. According to Ovarian Cancer Action around 7,300 women
More care home residents and vulnerable people in Leeds will be offered protection against Covid-19, as the new Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine starts to be rolled out to GP-centres. Local GPs are working together to provide vaccinations to as many care home residents and patients aged 80 as possible. In Leeds,