News

We want to ensure that you are kept up to date with the latest news, events and announcements from your local health and care partnership. In this section you can find our latest media releases as well as events and campaign announcements.

This Can Happen to Anyone: NHS worker shares impact of losing a colleague to suicide

When Steve Taylor lost a colleague to suicide in 2021 – someone he describes as “a rock” – the shock rippled through his NHS team, a group dedicated to supporting people with suicidal thoughts. The experience showed him, more than ever, that suicide can touch anyone, even those working hardest to prevent it. Now, with the Baton of Hope arriving in Leeds on World Suicide Prevention Day (10 September), Steve is determined to honour his colleague and share a message of hope and awareness.

Winter Flu Jab campaign launches in West Yorkshire for children and expectant mums

Children and pregnant women are set to receive their flu vaccinations from this week as the NHS in West Yorkshire begins its crucial vaccine rollout to protect people ahead of winter – and are stepping up efforts to make it as easy as possible for people to get their jabs. The NHS is sending out […]

Get the help you need during the resident doctors’ strike

The NHS in West Yorkshire is urging people to plan ahead and to choose the right service for their healthcare needs, as it prepares for 5 days of industrial action by resident doctors from 7am on Friday 25 July until 7am on Wednesday 30 July 2025. Resident doctors (previously known as junior doctors) are fully […]

Working together to prevent heart disease across West Yorkshire

Teams across West Yorkshire are making real progress in preventing cardiovascular disease (CVD), with new figures showing big improvements in treating high blood pressure and cholesterol. There’s also been a positive shift in reducing health inequalities – making sure people in all communities have better access to care. One major success is the West Yorkshire […]

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