What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Older people in West Yorkshire can now get protection against a virus which can cause serious lung infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia. All adults aged 75 and over, and people living in a care home for older adults, are now eligible for the NHS Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine.
Beeston Hill Health Centre is amongst the first wave of 27 across England to be upgraded or expanded under the 10 Year Health Plan, which aims to cut waiting lists, tackle inequalities and shift more care into communities. Once completed, people will be able to access a wider range of
This year, Ramadan is expected to begin on the evening of Tuesday 17 February 2026 and end on either Wednesday 18 March or Thursday 19 March 2026, depending on the sighting of the moon. As Muslims in West Yorkshire, across Britain and around the world prepare for a month of
The NHS in West Yorkshire wants everyone to be prepared for the upcoming bank holidays. Most GP practices and pharmacies will be closed on Christmas Day (25 December), Boxing Day (26 December) and New Year’s Day (1 January). Here’s what you should do: Make sure you have enough prescription medication
The NHS in West Yorkshire is encouraging people to stay well this winter to look after themselves, their loved ones, and busy NHS services. With colder weather comes increased health risks like nasty winter bugs and respiratory illnesses such as flu, RSV and COVID-19. Loneliness also increases during winter, particularly
Flu and COVID-19 vaccines kick off for all eligible people from today to help ‘winter-proof’ those most vulnerable and the NHS amid new variants circulating this year. Vaccination teams across the North East and Yorkshire are working to protect millions most at risk of getting seriously ill this winter by building immunity
With the return to school approaching, the NHS is urging parents and carers in South Leeds to check their child is fully vaccinated before the end of the summer break. Measles is a highly contagious infection that spreads through breath, coughs, and sneezes. It can lead to serious complications in
With the August bank holiday approaching on Monday (25 August 2025), the NHS in West Yorkshire is reminding people to plan ahead to make sure they stay well and can access the right care if they need it. Most GP practices and some pharmacies will be closed or operating reduced
Following the tragic death of a child with measles in Liverpool, health services in West Yorkshire are urging residents to ensure that they and their children are vaccinated against the disease. With the school summer holidays approaching and more people mixing, NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) is urging
As Easter approaches, people in the North East and Yorkshire are reminded to plan their medicine needs, use the NHS App to order repeat prescriptions and visit NHS111 online first if medical advice is needed. Dr Faisel Baig, Medical Director for Primary Care, NHS North East and Yorkshire, said: “The NHS is